Care Homes in Essex
Compare CQC ratings, care types and contact details for registered care homes across Essex.
Official CQC data snapshot: 4 August 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and inspection information directly.
Care home snapshot for Essex
A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.
- registered homes
- 12
- Good or Outstanding
- 83%
- offer nursing care
- 5
- median registered beds
- 60
in this directory snapshot
5 of 6 homes with an overall rating
including homes offering both residential and nursing care
based on 12 homes with capacity data
Dementia care homes in Essex
Compare 10 homes whose CQC registration data includes dementia support.
How to compare CQC ratings
Understand the overall badge, the five inspection questions and what to verify before arranging a visit.
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Care homes in Essex
1–12 of 12
Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill
Essex
Eve Belle
Nevendon Road, Wickford, Essex
Essex
Aspen Grange Care Home
Coldnailhurst Avenue, Braintree
Essex
Woodland View
216 Turner Road, Colchester
Essex
Pinetree Care Home
Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh
Essex
Millwrights
56a, Baden Powell Drive, Colchester
Essex
Bailey Lodge Care Home
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden
Essex
Paradise Lodge
Paradise Farm, Hamlet Hill, Roydon, Harlow
Essex
Admirals Reach Care Home
Ridgewell Avenue, Chelmsford
Essex
Godden Lodge Care Home
57 Hart Road, Benfleet
Essex
Penfold Lodge
8-10 Penfold Road, Clacton-on-sea
Essex
Bailey Lodge Care Home
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden
Essex
Choosing a care home in Essex
Compare the overall CQC rating with the five individual inspection questions. Shortlist homes that support the right care needs, then ask about staffing, fees, vacancies and visiting before arranging a tour.
Use ratings carefully
Ratings reflect evidence available at inspection time. Read the full CQC report and check for later updates rather than choosing from the overall badge alone.