Elderly care homes in Epping Forest

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Epping Forest has 20 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 9 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 14 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 1 home is 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 Epping Forest (22)

Epping Forest at a glance

20on this list

Official rating
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated1
  • 74% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Epping Forest on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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20 elderly care homes in Epping Forest

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Lambwood Heights Care home

Run by Oakland Primecare Limited

Woodview, 244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HX
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 73 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Lambwood Heights Care home in Chigwell. The purpose-built home supports older people and younger adults with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, and is registered as a care home with nursing. Its care offer covers both everyday residential support and more intensive nursing needs.

The home combines individual care with technology intended to support safety,…

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Woodland Grove

Run by Oakland Primecare Limited

Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 3RU
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Woodland Grove supports older people with residential, nursing and dementia care in Loughton, with respite care also available. The home combines accommodation with activities, outings and care technology intended to support residents’ safety, connection and independence.

The setting includes a café, garden and activities room, alongside a cinema room, pub or bar and minibus for outings.

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1 Sewardstone Close

Run by ABI Developments 3 Limited

1 Sewardstone Close, Sewardstone Road, London, E4 7RG
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 29 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Adults aged 18 to 65 with acquired brain injuries or complex neurological conditions can receive specialist support at 1 Sewardstone Close. The service is designed for people who have completed acute rehabilitation but need further nursing care, slower-stream rehabilitation or longer-term assistance in a home setting.

The service combines 24-hour nursing with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

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138-138a Mason Way

Run by Certitude Trading Limited

138-138a Mason Way, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EJ
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Waltham Abbey, run by Certitude Trading Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ashlar House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TY
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Ashlar House provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Epping, including nursing care for people living with dementia. The home has courtyard gardens and a team providing support in a warm residential setting near St Margaret’s Hospital.

Care includes person-centred support, activities, hospitality and meals prepared with residents’ preferences in mind.

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Beechlands

Run by Essex County Care Limited

42 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Beechlands provides residential and respite elderly care, with a day centre also available at the Loughton home. The two-storey mansion-style house includes single accommodation, lounges and a dining room, giving residents a supported environment for daily living and social activities.

Most rooms have en-suite facilities, while the home also provides car parking, a large garden and supervised entertainment.

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Belmont Lodge Care Centre

Run by Diomark Care Limited

392-396 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DY
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Belmont Lodge Care Centre provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and continuing care for people with varied and complex needs. Its wider care offer includes support for acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and recovery after illness, injury or hospital treatment, although the appropriate service depends on individual assessment.

Residents receive care plans that can combine accommodation, meals, personal support, clinical care…

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Lugano Residence for the Elderly

Run by Mr D Pearce & Mr M Brook

3 Powell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RD
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care for older people is the focus at Lugano Residence for the Elderly, where up to 27 residents live in a country setting near Epping Forest. The home supports people who need help with daily life while preserving individuality, independence and dignity.

Lugano provides person-centred care across physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs.

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Queens Court Care Home

Run by RCH Care Homes Limited

52-74 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS
GoodCQC · Oct 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Queens Court Care Home provides residential, dementia and nursing care in Buckhurst Hill, alongside respite and end-of-life support. Residents receive 24-hour care with access to GPs and community-based nurses, physiotherapists and specialist dementia or palliative teams through referrals. The registered scope also includes care for older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities.

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Sherrell House Care Home

Run by Sherrell Healthcare Limited

414 Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, IG7 5DP
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 92 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Meaningful days, family involvement and supportive relationships shape life at Sherrell House Care Home, a modern purpose-built home for older people. Its registered services include nursing and dementia care, with a family-run environment designed around belonging and independence.

Residents can join activities and use communal spaces, while relatives are encouraged to remain involved in care.

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Weald Hall Residential Home

Run by JK Healthcare Limited

Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6ND
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Weald Hall Residential Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a private care setting. Short-term care is available for people whose carers need time to rest or attend to personal matters, while longer stays support residents who need round-the-clock help in a secure environment.

The home combines daily activities, nutritious meals, modern amenities and family involvement.

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Ashbrook Court Care Home

Run by Carebase (Sewardstone) Limited

Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7RG
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in London, run by Carebase (Sewardstone) Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Honey Lane Care Home

Run by Towertrend Limited

Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BA
GoodCQC · Mar 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Honey Lane Care Home provides residential dementia care on a long-term or short-term basis, with 24-hour support for older people and younger adults. Residents receive personal care planning and help with day-to-day medical needs, while the team supports meaningful routines, hobbies, outings and continued family involvement.

The home’s dementia approach includes craft activities, opportunities to go out and a varied programme of meaningful…

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The Mellows

Run by The Mellows Limited

38 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
GoodCQC · Jul 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

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…

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Loughton Hall

Run by Loughton Hall Ltd

Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 3RU
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Loughton Hall supports 33 adults over 65 with residential care, including people living with dementia. The home occupies a Grade II listed building set in approximately two acres, with private en-suite bedrooms, lounges, a dining room and mature gardens.

Care plans reflect each resident’s lifestyle, personality, abilities and changing needs, with a key worker approach and regular monitoring.

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Paternoster House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 94 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Paternoster House provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and younger adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or other support requirements. Its care model combines 24-hour personal support with individualised assistance, including nursing care where clinical intervention is required.

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Frank Foster House

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, CM16 7LD
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Frank Foster House supports older people with residential and dementia care, while nursing and respite care are also available. Care plans are created with residents and, where wanted, their relatives or friends, so routines and preferences can guide daily support.

Residents can personalise their rooms with familiar belongings and join varied activities, hobbies and minibus trips.

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Tallis House

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Neal Court, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EH
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Tallis House supports older people, including those living with dementia, alongside people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults. The home is part of Runwood Homes, whose wider services include residential, nursing and respite care.

Residents are supported through individual assessments, person-led settling in and activities that encourage social interaction.

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Wensley House Residential Home

Run by Beling & Co Limited

Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DL
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2025
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Wensley House Residential Home provides residential and dementia care for older people and adults with mental health needs, sensory impairment, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and a range of physical disabilities. The family-run home has operated since 1988 in a private country-lane setting near Epping.

Rooms include en-suite facilities, a 24-hour nurse call system and fire safety equipment, with many rooms newly fitted and decorated.

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Lakefields Neurological Centre

Run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited

Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Care home with nursing for 22 residents in Chigwell, run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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 Epping Forest?

20 elderly care homes in Epping Forest are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Epping Forest?

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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