Brewster House
Residential care home · Maldon
Oak Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4AX
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2024
- 6.8Our score
- Beds74
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01621 853960
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 June 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Brewster House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-131481952
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Brewster House
Brewster House provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people. The home can also support short stays following hospital discharge, making it relevant when a person needs care and assessment before a longer-term arrangement is decided.
Residents can take part in daily activities and outings, while the wider service encourages personal interests, new hobbies and independence. The home’s approach includes a full assessment before moving in, with care shaped around individual needs, preferences and routines. professional residential, dementia and respite care are available within a warm residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Maldon
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstlingsMaldon | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Boucherne LimitedMaldon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Totham Lodge Home for the ElderlyMaldon | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LodgeMaldon | 1.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| St Peters CourtMaldon | 1.3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Runwood Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park ViewWitham | Good | 8.0 | |
| EasthamWoodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windle CourtSouth Woodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Madelayne CourtChelmsford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedale CourtRayleigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silvanna CourtWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| BroomhillsRochford | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loganberry LodgeColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HouseHadleigh | Good | 7.4 | |
| BlackthornsHalstead | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Stafford HallSouth Benfleet | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support after hospital discharge
- Daily activities and outings
- Residential dementia care
Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Oak Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4AX
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Questions families ask
Is there an assessment before moving into the home?
Yes. A team member visits before moving in to assess needs, preferences and routines and to ensure the right care and support are in place.
Can family and friends help with moving into the home?
Yes. Family and friends are welcome to help on moving day, and the team supports them to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Should residents bring valuable belongings to the home?
They generally should not bring valuable or irreplaceable items because the home is not insured for the loss or replacement of high-value belongings.
Can residents have visitors whenever they want?
Yes. Visitors are always welcome, although the home asks that visiting times are discussed in advance where possible.
Does the home support religious and cultural needs?
Yes. Religious and cultural needs are respected and supported, with individual preferences reflected in daily life.
How much does Brewster House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Brewster House 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.