Leonard Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Hutton Poplars Estate, Brentwood, you'll find Leonard Lodge, a purpose-built care home dedicated to providing a variety…
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Residential care homes in Ingatestone
There is 1 residential care home in and around Ingatestone on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,413 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Leonard Lodge Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Ingatestone: £1,413/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Ingatestone
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,413 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Leonard Lodge Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Ingatestone
SafetyB
Good — safer than 46% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Ingatestone is about £1,413/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Ingatestone
The average residential care home in Ingatestone costs about £1,413/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £564/week (≈ £29,328/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Ingatestone
£1,413/wk
Essex usual rate
£849/wk
Likely top-up gap
£564/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Essex’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Ingatestone on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Ingatestone
Residential (avg)
£1,413/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,413/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,413/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Brentwood
The average house price in Brentwood is £513,537, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £513,537
- Detached
- £979,724
- Semi-detached
- £547,154
- Terraced
- £428,473
- Flats & maisonettes
- £264,471
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Ingatestone
Residential care homes
1 in IngatestoneNursing homes
1 in IngatestoneDementia care homes
1 in IngatestoneRespite care
1 in IngatestoneCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Ingatestone?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Ingatestone, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Ingatestone rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Ingatestone cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,413 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Ingatestone?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Ingatestone?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ingatestone:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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