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Dementia care homes in Thorrington

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There is 1 dementia care home in and around Thorrington on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,258 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Silversprings Care Home, with 64 beds.

care home
1
typical residential fee
£1,258/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Essex council pays
£849/wk

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Thorrington

Care homes in Thorrington (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Requires improvement

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Thorrington in numbers

The average residential care home in Thorrington costs about £1,258/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £409/week (about £21,268/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding0 of 1 (0%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,258
Essex usual weekly rate (2025)£849
LargestSilversprings Care Home (64 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Tendring (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£261,717
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Thorrington£1,258/wk
  • Nursing, Thorrington£1,258/wk
  • Dementia, Thorrington£1,258/wk
  • Essex average£1,365/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Essex usual rate£849/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Essex. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Essex's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tendring

The average house price in Tendring is £261,717, 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
£261,717
Detached
£371,783
Semi-detached
£255,595
Terraced
£203,073
Flats & maisonettes
£131,855

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.

Living in Thorrington

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 79% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

11 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Vehicle crime4
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violent crime2
  • Burglary1
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Thorrington

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Tendring Community Transport

Provide relief to the inhabitants of Tendring District and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty and in particular to:Provide and maintain non-profit…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1074755)
Charity

Tendring Eldercare

Tending Eldercare provides services and care to the most vulnerable elderly residents via our eldercare Day Centre in the district of Tendring. We especially support those who suffer with…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155441)
Charity

Essex Carers Support

Support, advice, information and advocacy for family carers

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1145255)
Charity

Age Well East Ltd

Services for the general public and / or older people living in Essex and Suffolk. The services offered are: advice and support with claiming benefits, care, consumer, energy, advocacy and…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142414)
Charity

The Stroke and Wellness Foundation

A local independent charity caring for tendring stroke survivors, their families & carers. Assist in any way possible during recovery, rehabilitation & in the long term. Activities provided on a…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054049)

Thorrington: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+48.2%
Projected change in Tendring, 2025 to 2035 (6,432 to 9,535). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.2%
Projected change in Tendring, 2025 to 2035 (47,030 to 57,944). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: The Green Pharmacy (1.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
93.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 82.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Thorrington

Hospitals near Thorrington

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Thorrington a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Thorrington

Thorrington suits people who value a peaceful, tight-knit village atmosphere and don't mind limited choice in local services. The population skews older than the national average (20.8% aged 65+ versus 18.6% nationally), so retirement is an established part of community life. However, care-home provision is limited, so early research and contact with local services is essential. Families should be prepared to travel for some everyday needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm the location of the nearest GP surgery and pharmacy; both may require travel outside Thorrington itself.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is 97 offences reported in the past year, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft the most common types. This is a consideration for peace of mind.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about how close family members are, and whether the quiet setting matches your need for regular social support and visits.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home weekly fees are not provided in the data available; contact local providers directly for current rates and how they compare to your budget.
  • Transport: Public transport links are not detailed here; ask prospective care homes about bus routes and how walkable the village is for daily errands or visits to nearby towns.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Thorrington is limited. You may need to explore nearby larger towns or be patient finding a suitable local placement.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Thorrington offers 13 parks and 7 allotments, giving good scope for outdoor interests and activities. There are also 8 restaurants and cafes, and 3 pubs offering social spaces.
  • Community: Confirm with care homes what social groups, memory cafés or community networks they support or link residents into.
  • Climate: The East of England has a generally cool, temperate climate with variable rainfall—typical of the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited everyday services: Only one supermarket is recorded locally, so you or your family will need to plan shopping trips carefully or rely on delivery services.
  • Crime levels: The recorded crime rate includes violent crime and anti-social behaviour; weigh this against the quietness of village life and your own sense of security.
  • Care-home availability: Modest local provision means you may face a wait or need to consider homes in nearby larger settlements; start your search well in advance.

Questions about care homes in Thorrington

How many dementia care homes are there in Thorrington?

AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Thorrington, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Thorrington rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Thorrington cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,258 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 Thorrington?

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 Thorrington

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: Roger W Haworth, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons