Dudbrook House
Residential care home · Brentwood
Dudbrook Road, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood, CM14 5TQ
Run by St. Michael's Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds73
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01277 372426
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 December 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dudbrook House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-111028786
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dudbrook House
Dudbrook House combines care, companionship, activities and practical support for older people within St Michaels Homes. Individual care planning centres on comfort, dignity, privacy and independence, with the home set beside Howard Lodge in park-like gardens near Brentwood.
The service includes full-board meals, drinks, accommodation, laundry and 24-hour care. Activities within the home are included in general fees, while the wider group also offers day care, respite and medical services. Dudbrook House benefits from the shared setting with Howard Lodge, giving residents a landscaped environment and access to a wider family-run care organisation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Brentwood
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lodge Care CentreBrentwood | 0.3 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Rowan HouseBrentwood | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brentwood Care CentreBrentwood | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hawthorn BungalowBrentwood | 3.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Priory Supporting Care LimitedRomford | 3.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by St. Michael's Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lodge Care CentreBrentwood | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Park-like shared gardens
- Full-board care package
- Activities included in general fees
Ask about
- A refundable deposit is requested for permanent private contracts.
Suits: Older people seeking family-run residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Dudbrook Road, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood, CM14 5TQ
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Questions families ask
How much does Dudbrook House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dudbrook 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Dudbrook House 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.