Mansion House Residential Home
Residential care home · Chelmsford
Burnham Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DR
Run by Francis Kirk
- GoodCQC · May 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds37
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01621 742269
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 May 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Mansion House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-140998941
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Mansion House Residential Home
Mansion House Residential Home combines residential care with a homely setting, varied meals and organised activities for older residents in the Chelmsford area. The family-run home has communal lounges, dining rooms, a conservatory tea room and extensive gardens, including spaces for residents who enjoy gardening.
Its catering team prepares a varied three-week menu with a choice of three hot or cold meals each day and can accommodate individual dietary needs. A weekly programme offers group and individual activities, while bedrooms vary in size, with some double rooms and 30 rooms with en-suite facilities. Families are welcome to use Ivy’s tea room during visits.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chelmsford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squeaks House Residential Care HomeSouthminster | 2.1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Schumey's CornerSouthminster | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| EstorilSouthminster | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Villeneuve HouseSouthminster | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Southminster Residential HomeSouthminster | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Three-week menu with meal choice
- Extensive surrounding gardens
- Ivy’s family tea room
Suits: Older people wanting residential care with daily activities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Burnham Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DR
DirectionsFeatured in
Questions families ask
How many meal choices does Mansion House offer each day?
Mansion House offers a varied three-week menu with a choice of three hot or cold meals per day.
Is there senior care cover at Mansion House overnight?
Yes. A member of the senior care team is on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Are Mansion House staff trained to care for people with dementia?
Yes. All staff are trained in dementia care, and some residents have mild dementia.
Can residents access visiting healthcare services at Mansion House?
Yes. Mansion House provides access to visiting opticians, dental care, chiropody and hairdressing as required.
How much does Mansion House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Mansion House Residential Home 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.