Elderly care homes in Braintree

Updated

Braintree has 38 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 25 Good and 9 Requires improvement. 4 homes are not rated yet. Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place and £1,134 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Braintree (54)

Braintree at a glance

38on this list

Official rating
  • Good25
  • Requires improvement9
  • Not yet rated4
  • 74% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care76% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Braintree are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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38 elderly care homes in Braintree

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Drummonds

Run by Black Swan International Limited

The Street, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9QJ
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 45 residents in Colchester, run by Black Swan International Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Halstead Hall Care Home

Run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited

Mount Hill, Braintree Road, Halstead, CO9 1SL
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Halstead Hall Care Home provides residential and dementia care in a calm home set within attractive surroundings near Halstead. Its dementia provision is supported by specialist staff training and activities intended to help residents maintain skills and interests. The home also offers long-term care, respite care and memory care within the wider Stow Healthcare approach.

Residents have access to a home environment designed around comfort, with…

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St Mary's Court

Run by GCH (New OPCO) Limited

Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5SR
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

St Mary's Court provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people and younger adults. Its nursing service offers 24-hour specialist clinical care through registered and qualified nursing staff, while residential support covers daily living in a care-home setting.

The home also offers activities and wellbeing support, private rooms and shared facilities, with care shaped around the needs of each resident.

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Valentine House

Run by Black Swan International Limited

Broadway, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RF
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential and respite care at Valentine House supports older people, including people living with dementia, within an independent care group. The home also records support for younger adults and offers a setting where family and friends can remain involved.

Freshly cooked meals can accommodate special dietary needs, with residents choosing to eat in the dining room or their own rooms.

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Acorn Lodge Care Home

Run by Eden Health Care Services (UK) Limited

Bovington Road, Bezley End, Beazley End, Braintree, CM7 5JH
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Acorn Lodge Care Home supports young adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs in a small residential setting near Braintree. It accepts both long-term and short-term placements, with private rooms and shared living areas across three main buildings.

Residents can take part in a rehabilitation programme shaped around medical and social needs.

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Bradbury House

Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD

New Street, Braintree, CM7 1ES
GoodCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Bradbury House provides residential and dementia care for older people in Braintree, with a full range of care services for residents whose needs may change. The home places daily life alongside care, with activities, outings and gardening forming part of the setting.

Care needs are assessed before fees and support are agreed, covering mobility, personal care and dietary requirements.

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Braintree Mews Care Home

Run by Artisan Ivy Opco Limited

Church Lane, Braintree, CM7 5SE
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
  • Residential
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential and dementia care is provided in purpose-built surroundings at Braintree Mews Care Home, supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or dementia. The home is registered for care without nursing and also supports younger adults.

Light-filled rooms, spacious lounges, intimate dining areas and dedicated activity spaces shape daily life.

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Braintree Nursing Home

Run by Archers Healthcare Limited

11 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9DB
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
  • Nursing
  • 51 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Braintree Nursing Home provides nursing care around the clock for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The home is registered for a broad range of nursing and personal-care needs, including younger adults.

Its care team supports a small group of residents, enabling flexibility and daily choices around individual care.

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Colne House

Run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited

Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LT
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Colne House provides residential and dementia care in a converted Georgian mansion set in large gardens near Colchester. The home offers spacious bedrooms and living areas, alongside activities, trips out and visiting entertainers.

Care programmes are shaped around residents’ likes, dislikes, hobbies and life stories. External professionals visit regularly, while staff are on duty around the clock and bedrooms have nurse call bells.

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Colne View

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Dame Mary Walk, Halstead, CO9 2FF
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Colne View provides personalised nursing, residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people. The modern home includes a café, garden and activities room, giving residents spaces for daily life beyond their care routines.

Residents can take part in activities and outings, while individual care needs are assessed before moving in.

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Creative Support - 2, 3 and 4 Nightingale Close

Run by Creative Support Limited

2, 3 and 4 Nightingale Close, Witham, CM8 1AP
GoodCQC · Sept 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 18 residents in Witham, run by Creative Support Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Hatfield Peverel Lodge Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited

Crabbs Hill, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2NZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Nursing
  • 69 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 69 residents in Chelmsford, run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Massenet

Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP

Wickham Bishops Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2JL
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 7 residents in Hatfield Peverel, run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Millard House

Run by Corner House Care Limited

Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5LL
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 43 residents in Braintree, run by Corner House Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Ogilvie Court

Run by Speciality Care (Rehab) Limited

America Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LB
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Ogilvie Court provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities and associated needs, including people on the autism spectrum. The service supports up to 22 residents in a rural setting near Colchester, helping people develop skills for healthier and more independent lives in the community.

The home is part of Priory’s wider care services and offers residential support rather than a general care-home model.

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Park View

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Kings Chase, Witham, CM8 1AX
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 87 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 87 residents in Witham, run by Runwood Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Poplars

Run by Innova Care Limited

Clockhouse Way, Braintree, CM7 3RD
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Braintree, run by Innova Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court

Run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company

Stisted Hall, Kings Lane, Stisted, Braintree, CM77 8AG
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court provides residential care and dementia support for up to 50 residents, with permanent care and short-stay respite breaks available. The home is registered for dementia, older people and younger adults without nursing care.

Its residential service includes personal care such as dressing, washing, meals and medication, alongside activities for residents to enjoy.

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Riverdale Care Home

Run by Westgate Healthcare (Braintree) Limited

65 Duggers Lane, Braintree, CM7 1BA
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, dementia and nursing care are available at Riverdale Care Home in Braintree, with respite options also listed within its care offer. The home is registered as a care home with nursing and supports older people and younger adults with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Care is arranged following an assessment of the person’s needs and preferred room.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Braintree?

38 elderly care homes in Braintree are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Braintree?

Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for residential care and £1,134 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,407 and £1,524. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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