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Lime Court Care Home is a 44-bed residential care home in Dovercourt, Essex, operated by Excelcare Holdings.
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Dementia care homes in Essex – page 6
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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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VerifiedSt Dominics Residential Home is a 60-bed care home in Colchester, Essex, providing residential care and dementia support.
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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.
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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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