Blackthorns
Residential care home · Halstead
21-29 Dooley Road, Halstead, CO9 1JW
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2025
- 6.2Our score
- Beds62
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01787 472170
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 March 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Blackthorns
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-131482122
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Blackthorns
Residential and dementia care at Blackthorns supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment in Halstead. Care plans are created with residents and, where wanted, relatives or friends, taking account of individual needs and routines.
The home supports a gradual move-in, with introductions to residents and staff at the individual’s pace. Residents can personalise rooms with familiar belongings, join daily activities and minibus trips, and maintain personal interests. Blackthorns is part of Runwood Homes Group. Residential care starts from £1,350 per week, while respite care starts from £1,450.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Halstead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Acorn AvenueHalstead | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blamster's FarmHalstead | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Halstead Hall Care HomeHalstead | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Hope HouseHalstead | 0.6 miles | |||
| The TidingsHalstead | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Runwood Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park ViewWitham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loganberry LodgeColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Humfrey LodgeThaxted | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redbond LodgeDunmow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brewster HouseMaldon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Madelayne CourtChelmsford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterfield HouseIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| EasthamWoodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windle CourtSouth Woodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silvanna CourtWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedale CourtRayleigh | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care plans made in partnership
- Daily activities and minibus trips
- Personalised rooms
Ask about
- Residential care starts from £1,350 per week.
Suits: Residents needing personalised residential dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
21-29 Dooley Road, Halstead, CO9 1JW
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Questions families ask
What assessment is needed before moving in?
Before moving in, a team member visits to carry out a full assessment of the person's needs, preferences and routines, helping the home provide the right level of care and support.
Can residents bring valuable belongings?
They generally recommend leaving valuable or irreplaceable items at home because the home is not insured for the loss or replacement of high-value belongings.
Can family and friends visit at any time?
Yes. Visitors are always welcome, although the home asks families to discuss visiting times in advance where possible.
How much does Blackthorns cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Blackthorns 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.