Bamburgh House
Care home in Thorrington, Essex
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Bamburgh House is a care home in Thorrington, Essex, in the East of England, with three registered beds. It provides support for people with learning disabilities.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bamburgh House Good overall in its report published in 2018. The home was also rated Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2022
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
11 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bamburgh House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY, 1.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thorrington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tendring Community Transport
Provide relief to the inhabitants of Tendring District and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty and in particular to:Provide and maintain non-profit…
Tendring Eldercare
Tending Eldercare provides services and care to the most vulnerable elderly residents via our eldercare Day Centre in the district of Tendring. We especially support those who suffer with…
Essex Carers Support
Support, advice, information and advocacy for family carers
Age Well East Ltd
Services for the general public and / or older people living in Essex and Suffolk. The services offered are: advice and support with claiming benefits, care, consumer, energy, advocacy and…
The Stroke and Wellness Foundation
A local independent charity caring for tendring stroke survivors, their families & carers. Assist in any way possible during recovery, rehabilitation & in the long term. Activities provided on a…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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