The Mellows
Residential care home · Loughton
38 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
Run by The Mellows Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8508 6017
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 July 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Mellows
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-140844413
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Mellows
The Mellows supports older people in Loughton through residential and dementia care, with respite and day care also available. Care plans are developed with residents and families, reviewed regularly and adjusted as needs change. The home also provides care at home for people who wish to remain independent.
Its 50-bedroom setting includes communal lounges, gardens and a courtyard, while a full-time Activities Coordinator leads social, creative and gentle physical sessions. Day care normally runs from 10am to 4.30pm seven days a week, with flexibility where required and meals available. Residents can also access freshly prepared food, local GP services and regular hairdressing.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Loughton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeechlandsLoughton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lugano Residence for the ElderlyBuckhurst Hill | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest Place Nursing HomeBuckhurst Hill | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Loughton HallLoughton | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Woodland GroveLoughton | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Day care seven days a week
- Care at home also available
- Full-time Activities Coordinator
Ask about
- Day care normally runs from 10am to 4.30pm, with flexibility offered
Suits: Older people needing residential, respite or day care in Loughton
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
38 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
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Questions families ask
Do they offer day care seven days a week?
Yes. Day care is available seven days a week, normally from 10am to 4.30pm, with flexibility when required.
Do they provide care at home?
Yes. Their domiciliary service provides personal care, medication support and companionship at home, tailored to each person’s routine and preferences.
Are care plans developed with residents and their families?
Yes. Care plans are developed collaboratively with residents and families and reviewed regularly so they continue to reflect changing needs.
How much does The Mellows cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Mellows 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.