Broadoaks is a 39-bed residential care home in Rochford, Essex, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
Residential care homes in Essex – page 6
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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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Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is a 40-bed residential care home in Colchester, Essex, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
VerifiedGrace Court is a residential care home in Canvey Island, Essex, run by Runwood Homes.
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VerifiedGreenwood Court Care and Nursing Home in Chelmsford, Essex, is a 64-bed home operated by Country Court Care.
VerifiedHallmark Anisha Grange is a 74-bed care home in Billericay, Essex, providing residential and nursing care.
Longfield Care Home is a 40-bed care home in Maldon, Essex, run by Excelcare Holdings.
VerifiedNew Copford Place Residential Care Home is a 27-bed care home in Colchester, Essex, run by Friends of the Elderly.
VerifiedRosedale Court is an 82-bed care home in Rayleigh, Essex, operated by Runwood.
Sherrell House Care Home is a nursing home in Chigwell, Essex, registered to provide care for up to 92 residents.
VerifiedStafford Hall is a 40-bed care home in South Benfleet, Essex, operated by Runwood.
VerifiedStanway Green Lodge is a 30-bed care home in Colchester, Essex, providing residential care.
VerifiedWeavers Grange is a 63-bed care home in Halstead, Braintree, Essex, providing nursing and residential care.
VerifiedWickham Care Home is a 35-bed care home in Chelmsford, Essex, operated by Gold Care Homes.
VerifiedWoodbury Court is a care home run by Runwood, located in Laindon, Essex.
Frank Foster House is an 80-bed care home in Theydon Bois, Essex, operated by Runwood Homes.
Okeley Care Home is a care home with 84 registered beds in Chelmsford, Essex.
Springfields Residential Home is a 16-bed care home in Colchester, Essex.
VerifiedWestcliff Lodge Limited is a 22-bed care home located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Winifred Dell Care Home is a 76-bed care home in Brentwood, Essex, providing residential care.
Ashlyn Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home in Harlow, Essex, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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) |
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.
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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 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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