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VerifiedPoppy Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with 16 registered beds.
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Dementia care homes in Essex
102 homes
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There are 102 dementia care homes in Essex on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,365 a week. The largest is Colonia Court Care Home, with 123 beds. The most recent inspection was at Longfield Care Home in November 2023.
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VerifiedMansion House Residential Home is a 37-bed residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex.
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Paternoster House Care Home is operated by Barchester Healthcare and is located in Epping Forest, Essex. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 108 registered beds.
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Abbot Care Home is a care home in Harlow, Essex, providing residential and nursing care for up to 117 residents.
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VerifiedCQC Good
Colne House is a 38-bed care home in Colchester, Essex, operated by Kingsley Healthcare.
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Boulevard Lodge is a care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with 9 registered beds.
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VerifiedBraemar Lodge Residential Care Home is a small care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with 17 registered beds.
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CC The Laurels Ltd is a 32-bed care home in Wickford, Essex.
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VerifiedThe Lodge is a care home in Maldon, Essex, with 25 registered beds.
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VerifiedCQC Good
The Mellows is a 50-bed care home in Loughton, Essex.
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VerifiedLangley Lodge Nursing Home is a 29-bed care home located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
The New Deanery Care Home is a 93-bed care home in Braintree, Essex, operated by Gold Care Homes.
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Whittingham House is a 70-bed residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, providing dementia and residential care.
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VerifiedTucked away in the bustling heart of Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel is a lively yet quaint care home that instantly makes its residents feel welcomed and at ease. Operated by Bupa, this home…
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Milton House is a 29-bed care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, operated by Johnson Care Ltd.
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VerifiedMilton Lodge Retirement Home is a 35-bed care home in Colchester, Essex.
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VerifiedCQC Good
Mundy House is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, providing care for up to 66 residents.
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VerifiedCQC Good
Cedar House is a care home in Stanford Le Hope, Thurrock, registered for 33 beds.
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Longmead Court Nursing Home is a 54-bed nursing home in Braintree, Essex.
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VerifiedStambridge Meadows Care Home is a 49-bed residential care home in Rochford, Essex, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Key facts: Essex
| Dementia care homes listed | 102 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 81 of 99 (82%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 4 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 18 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,365 |
| Largest | Colonia Court Care Home (123 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Longfield Care Home (November 2023) |
Outstanding4
Good77
Requires improvement17
Inadequate1
Not yet rated3
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Dementia care homes in Essex: questions
- How many dementia care homes are there in Essex?
- AskBart lists 102 dementia care homes in Essex, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are dementia care homes in Essex rated?
- Of the 99 inspected, 4 are rated Outstanding, 77 Good, 17 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do dementia care homes in Essex cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,383 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
- How do I choose between dementia care homes in Essex?
- Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Essex
- Dementia care homes in Braintree (6)
- Dementia care homes in Basildon (4)
- Dementia care homes in Southend-on-Sea (10)
- Dementia care homes in Thurrock (5)
- Dementia care homes in Havering (14)
- Dementia care homes in Epping Forest (6)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.
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