Longmead Court Nursing Home

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Longmead Court Nursing Home is in Braintree, Essex. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be available at any hour of the day or night.

Many of the people who live here have dementia, and a number are managing mental health conditions alongside physical illness. That combination takes skill and patience. It means watching for pain that someone cannot easily describe, keeping the surroundings calm and familiar, and adjusting how we communicate as needs change rather than assuming that what worked before still works now.

We plan care with residents and their families. Sleep, food, privacy, company and the ordinary shape of a day matter as much as the clinical side, and we record the small preferences that make a place feel like someone's own. We work closely with GPs, community teams and hospital specialists so that treatment happens promptly.

Respite stays are available for families who need a break and for people needing nursing support for a short period.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to hide from that. We know which areas need attention, we have an improvement plan and we are working through it with the team. Please ask us about it directly when you visit, and judge the home on what you find.

Common questions about Longmead Court Nursing Home

Where is Longmead Court Nursing Home located?

Longmead Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Braintree, Essex, CM77 8QQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Longmead Court Nursing Home provide?

Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Longmead Court Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Longmead Court Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Longmead Court Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Longmead Court Nursing Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 14 September 2026
  • Report published: 14 September 2026

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Requires Improvement
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Typical weekly fees in the East

Longmead Court Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Longmead Court Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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