Mental health care homes in Uttlesford

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Uttlesford has 3 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Good. 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 Uttlesford (19)

Uttlesford at a glance

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  • Good2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
How this list is ordered

Homes in Uttlesford 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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3 mental health care homes in Uttlesford

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Hatherley Care Home Limited

Run by Hatherley Care Home Limited

Chaters Hill, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AB
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Nursing care at Hatherley Care Home Limited covers people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment and younger adults. The home combines residential accommodation with nursing support for residents whose needs require more than basic daily assistance.

Hatherley Residential Home includes older and newer buildings, with the oldest dating from 1891, overlooking Saffron Walden Common and close to the town centre.

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Mountfitchet House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Coltsfield, Stansted, CM24 8LH
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Mountfitchet House provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end of life care for older people in Stansted. The home also offers a café, garden, cinema room and pub or bar, giving residents places to relax and spend time together.

Residents can join quizzes, music, seasonal events and activities with visiting children, families and local groups.

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Mountfitchet House

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Coltsfield, Stansted, CM24 8LH
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Mountfitchet House supports older people with dementia, nursing and residential care in Stansted. Respite and end-of-life care are also available. Its facilities include a café, garden and cinema room, with a pub-style bar and minibus for outings adding further spaces and practical support.

The home combines ongoing care with activities and social events involving residents, families and the wider community.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Uttlesford?

3 mental health care homes in Uttlesford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Uttlesford?

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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