Care homes for young adults in Braintree

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Braintree has 42 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 30 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 5 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

42on this list

Official rating
  • Good30
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated5
  • 81% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care69% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Braintree 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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42 care homes for young adults 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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Fenham Lodge

Run by Fenham Lodge Residential Care Homes Limited

The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2EQ
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 7 residents in Chelmsford, run by Fenham Lodge Residential Care Homes Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Imola

Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP

Lanham Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8DT
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Braintree, run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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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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Bethany House

Run by Meadowview Care Limited

32 Brewery Drive, Halstead, CO9 1EF
GoodCQC · Aug 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 2 residents in Halstead, run by Meadowview Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Bethel Place

Run by Meadowview Care Limited

9 St James Close, Halstead, CO9 1GX
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 1 resident in Halstead, run by Meadowview Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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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Grammar School House

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited

York Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RN
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care and supported living services at Grammar School House focus on adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Consensus, whose services include residential and supported living support.

Set in a quiet village street in Essex, Grammar School House is a relaxed bungalow with a calm atmosphere.

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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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Joseph Gardens

Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP

7 Joseph Gardens, Silver End, CM8 3SN
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 2 residents in Silver End, run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP. Supports learning 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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Mirabeau

Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP

Sheepcotes Lane, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3PJ
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 11 residents in Witham, run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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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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What to look for in care homes for young adults

  1. Age-appropriate activities

    Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.

  2. Support for education

    Support for education, work, relationships and community life.

  3. A plan for keeping choice

    A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.

Questions families ask

What should care homes for young adults offer?

Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.

How many care homes for young adults are there in Braintree?

42 care homes for young adults 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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