Heron Court
Residential care home · Brentwood
198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, CM13 3PN
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds35
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01277 810236
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 July 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Heron Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131481721
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Heron Court
Heron Court provides residential and dementia care for older people, with additional support available for respite and nursing needs through the wider Runwood Homes service. Care plans are created with each resident, reflecting personal needs, preferences and routines.
Daily life includes activities, entertainment, trips out and opportunities to develop personal interests. A greenhouse project at the home has created a dedicated gardening space for residents and staff, supporting horticultural activities and shared participation. Rooms can be personalised with familiar belongings to make the move feel more comfortable and reassuring.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Brentwood
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet WatersBrentwood | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marillac Neurological Care CentreBrentwood | 2.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Seton Care HomeBrentwood | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hutton Village Care HomeBrentwood | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Seven Arches Nursing HomeBrentwood | 2.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Runwood Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury CourtLaindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Evelyn May HouseBasildon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Leatherland LodgeSouth Ockenden | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bennett LodgeChadwell St Mary | Good | 8.0 | |
| Carolyne HouseChadwell St Mary | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silvanna CourtWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stafford HallSouth Benfleet | Good | 8.0 | |
| LongviewCanvey Island | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HouseHadleigh | Good | 7.4 | |
| Windle CourtSouth Woodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedale CourtRayleigh | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Resident gardening greenhouse
- Activities and trips out
Ask about
- Residential dementia care starts from £1,550 per week
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, CM13 3PN
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Questions families ask
How much does Heron Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Heron Court 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 Heron Court 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.