Acorn Lodge Care Home
Residential care home · Braintree
Bovington Road, Bezley End, Beazley End, Braintree, CM7 5JH
Run by Eden Health Care Services (UK) Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds15
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01371 851172
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 April 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Acorn Lodge Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-132080995
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Acorn Lodge Care Home
Acorn Lodge Care Home supports young adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs in a small residential setting near Braintree. It accepts both long-term and short-term placements, with private rooms and shared living areas across three main buildings.
Residents can take part in a rehabilitation programme shaped around medical and social needs. Activities include swimming, countryside walks and sensory sessions, alongside arts and education. Meals are cooked fresh each day according to residents’ requests and special diets. Acorn Lodge accepts long-term and short-term placements for young adults needing residential support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Braintree
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CourtBraintree | 2.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| The New Deanery Care HomeBraintree | 2.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Millard HouseBraintree | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fern LodgeBraintree | 2.8 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Larchwood Care HomeBraintree | 2.8 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long- and short-term placements
- Rehabilitation programme
- Fresh meals matched to requests
Suits: Young adults with learning disabilities or autism
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Bovington Road, Bezley End, Beazley End, Braintree, CM7 5JH
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Questions families ask
Does Acorn Lodge accept short-term placements?
Yes. Acorn Lodge accepts both long-term and short-term placements for young adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs.
What activities does Acorn Lodge provide for residents?
They provide a rehabilitation programme tailored to residents' medical and social needs, including swimming, bowling, football, table tennis, countryside walks, sensory sessions and arts and crafts.
How much does Acorn Lodge Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Acorn Lodge Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.