St Joseph's Nursing Home
Nursing home · Danbury
Manor House, Gay Bowers Rd, Danbury, CM3 4JQ
Run by Forest Pines Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds41
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01245 223367
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St Joseph's Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1881302287
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St Joseph's Nursing Home
St Joseph's Nursing Home provides nursing and residential care for older people, including residents living with dementia or physical disabilities. The Danbury home also offers a regular activity programme, respite support and end of life care in a peaceful setting.
Families are encouraged to take an active role in care planning and shared decision-making. Two activity co-ordinators organise one-to-one sessions, resident-specific integration, group activities, visiting entertainers and outings using the home’s minibus. Bedrooms can be personalised with items from home, while the private grounds offer secure walks, gardening and seasonal outdoor time. Family members are encouraged to have an active role in care planning, with meetings and open communication available to discuss concerns, preferences and changes.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Danbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Care Centre LtdChelmsford | 2.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| EasthamWoodham Ferrers | 3.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenwood Court Care HomeChelmsford | 3.3 miles | Requires improvement | 7.2 | |
| Hailey HouseMaldon | 3.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Peters CourtMaldon | 3.9 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family involvement in care planning
- Two dedicated activity co-ordinators
- Minibus outings and private grounds
Suits: Families seeking nursing, dementia or end of life care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Manor House, Gay Bowers Rd, Danbury, CM3 4JQ
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Questions families ask
How long has St Joseph’s Nursing Home been providing care?
St Joseph’s Nursing Home has provided nursing and residential care to the local community since 2014.
Does St Joseph’s provide both nursing and residential care?
Yes. It provides nursing and residential care tailored to individual needs.
Can family members be involved in care planning?
Yes. Family members are encouraged to take an active role in decisions about their loved one’s care planning.
What activities are available for residents?
Two activity coordinators organise one-to-one, resident-specific and group activities, visiting entertainers and outings using the home’s minibus.
How much does St Joseph's Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St Joseph's Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,134 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.