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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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Residential care homes in Essex
124 homes
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There are 124 residential care homes in Essex on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,344 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.
from £1591/wk
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Little Oaks is a small care home in Witham, Essex, providing care for 14 residents.
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Abbot Care Home is a care home in Harlow, Essex, providing residential and nursing care for up to 117 residents.
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Penfold Lodge is an 18-bed care home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, operated by Priory Group.
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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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VerifiedCQC Good
Corner House is a residential care home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, with 57 registered beds.
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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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VerifiedMerrie Loots Farm Residential Home is a 28-bed care home in Linford, Thurrock, Essex.
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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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Key facts: Essex
| Residential care homes listed | 124 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 99 of 119 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 4 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 20 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,344 |
| Largest | Colonia Court Care Home (123 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Longfield Care Home (November 2023) |
Outstanding4
Good95
Requires improvement19
Inadequate1
Not yet rated5
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Residential care homes in Essex: questions
- How many residential care homes are there in Essex?
- AskBart lists 124 residential care homes in Essex, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Essex rated?
- Of the 119 inspected, 4 are rated Outstanding, 95 Good, 19 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do residential care homes in Essex cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,344 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 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Essex
- Residential care homes in Braintree (5)
- Residential care homes in Basildon (4)
- Residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea (14)
- Residential care homes in Thurrock (6)
- Residential care homes in Havering (16)
- Residential 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 Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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