Sensory impairment care homes in Uttlesford

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Uttlesford has 5 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Good. 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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  • Good5
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Uttlesford 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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5 sensory impairment care homes in Uttlesford

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Glendale Residential Care Home

Run by Glendale Residential Care Home Limited

14 Station Road, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3HB
GoodCQC · May 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Glendale Residential Care Home provides 24-hour residential care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The 20-bed home is designed around a homely setting in the village of Felsted, with access to local amenities and free visitor parking.

Residents can join activities and entertainment, with the home describing homemade meals, family participation and…

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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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Highfield Care Home

Run by OHI UK AHO Ltd

9-11 Mandeville Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4AQ
GoodCQC · Apr 2024
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Saffron Walden, run by OHI UK AHO Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Humfrey Lodge

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Rochelle Close, Thaxted, CM6 2PX
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care at Humfrey Lodge supports people needing help with daily life, including residents living with dementia. The home’s wider provider offers residential and dementia care, with individual care plans developed alongside residents and, where wanted, relatives or friends.

The home supports personal routines, familiar belongings, independence and a varied programme of activities.

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Redbond Lodge

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Chequers Lane, Dunmow, CM6 1EQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Redbond Lodge supports older people with residential and dementia care in a home designed around residents’ routines. The wider Runwood Homes service also includes nursing and respite care, while the registered scope covers dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

Residents can personalise their rooms with familiar belongings and take part in community events and outings.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Uttlesford?

5 sensory impairment 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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