Humfrey Lodge
Residential care home · Thaxted
Rochelle Close, Thaxted, CM6 2PX
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds49
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01371 830878
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 January 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Humfrey Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131482183
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Humfrey Lodge
Residential care at Humfrey Lodge supports people needing help with daily life, including residents living with dementia. The home’s wider provider offers residential and dementia care, with individual care plans developed alongside residents and, where wanted, relatives or friends.
The home supports personal routines, familiar belongings, independence and a varied programme of activities. Moving-in assessments help the team understand needs, preferences and routines before arrival. Your care plan is created in partnership with you, giving residents a direct role in shaping the support they receive.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Thaxted
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FioranoThaxted | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MaranelloThaxted | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Moat House Care HomeDunmow | 3.7 miles | |||
| Bailey Lodge Care HomeSaffron Walden | 5.8 miles | |||
| Bailey Lodge Care HomeSaffron Walden | 5.8 miles |
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| Ashwood - WareWare | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brewster HouseMaldon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Loganberry LodgeColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Frank Foster HouseTheydon Bois | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Wisden CourtStevenage | Good | 7.4 | |
| EasthamWoodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tallis HouseWaltham Abbey | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care plans created with residents
- Minibus trips and daily activities
- Personal belongings welcomed
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Rochelle Close, Thaxted, CM6 2PX
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Questions families ask
What assessment is needed before moving into care?
A team member visits before moving in for a full assessment. They get to know the resident and, if wanted, their relatives, to understand needs, preferences and routines and prepare the right support.
Can residents bring valuable belongings into the care home?
They generally advise against bringing valuable or irreplaceable items because the home is not insured for loss or replacement of high-value belongings.
Can family and friends visit at any time?
Yes. Visitors are always welcome, although visiting times should be discussed with the home in advance where possible to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.
How does the care home support religious and cultural needs?
They respect and support religious and cultural needs by understanding each resident’s preferences and reflecting them in daily life.
Can residents choose how they spend their day?
Yes. Residents can choose how to spend their day, with independence and personal choice encouraged in all aspects of individual life.
How much does Humfrey Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Humfrey Lodge 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.