Alexandra House - Harwich
Residential care home · Harwich
Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3JY
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Mar 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds47
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01255 503340
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 March 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Alexandra House - Harwich
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-117977031
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Alexandra House - Harwich
Alexandra House provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Harwich. The home is part of MHA, a not-for-profit provider supporting older people through care homes, retirement living and community services.
For professionals making a referral, MHA describes timely assessments and support tailored to individual needs, with residential care intended to provide a safe and secure environment. The wider organisation also offers professional referrals and information about care types, while any specific local facilities should be discussed with the home. Short-term respite care makes Alexandra House relevant when an older person needs temporary support as well as when families are considering longer-term residential care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Harwich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Court Care HomeDovercourt | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Don Thomson House Residential Care HomeHarwich | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust - Cook Close (Dover Court)Harwich | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rowland HouseHarwich | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oakley HouseHarwich | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorwoodIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MartinsBury St Edmunds | Good | 8.4 | |
| Bradbury GrangeWhitstable | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Cromwell HouseNorwich | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Queens CourtCambridge | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| TrembathsLetchworth Garden City | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MeadowLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| ElmsideHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oak ManorShefford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hall GrangeCroydon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lawnfield HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Riverview LodgeLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Not-for-profit care provider
- Professional referral pathway
- Residential and respite services
Ask about
- The listing category is broader than the documented care-home services
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3JY
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Questions families ask
How much does Alexandra House - Harwich cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Alexandra House - Harwich 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Alexandra House - Harwich whether it takes residents funded by Essex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.