Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miNursing homes in Great Dunmow
1 home
There is 1 nursing home in and around Great Dunmow on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,000 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Croft House Care Home, with 38 beds.
- care home
- 1
- typical residential fee
- £1,000/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Essex council pays
- £849/wk
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Care homes in Great Dunmow (1)
0 in Great Dunmow, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Great Dunmow in numbers
The average residential care home in Great Dunmow costs about £1,000/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £151/week (about £7,852/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
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,000 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Croft House Care Home (38 beds) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Nursing 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Uttlesford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £482,652 |
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Uttlesford. 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 · Respite care
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Uttlesford
The average house price in Uttlesford is £482,652, 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
- £482,652
- Detached
- £744,789
- Semi-detached
- £449,765
- Terraced
- £373,080
- Flats & maisonettes
- £207,642
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 Great Dunmow
- 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).
Excellent — quieter than 69% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
67 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime24
- Criminal damage & arson13
- Anti-social behaviour10
- Other theft5
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Great Dunmow
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dunmow Day Centre
The Daycentre provides a warm space, social interaction & freshly cooked lunches at moderate prices between 10am & 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday, for the local residents over 55. This is funded…
The Dunmow and District Stroke Support Group
The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke by the provision of recreational and therapeutic activities with the object of improving their conditions of life and those of their dependants or…
Thaxted Day Centre
Community centre for the benefit the residents of Thaxted and surrounding areas, providing facilities and activities which aim to reduce social isolation and improve the health and well-being of…
William Bendlowe
The charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises…
Halstead Day Centre
The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius…
Great Dunmow: health, services and environment
Hospitals near Great Dunmow
- Care homes near Broomfield Hospital · A&E · 8.2 miles
Questions about care homes in Great Dunmow
How many nursing homes are there in Great Dunmow?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Great Dunmow, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Great Dunmow 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 nursing homes in Great Dunmow cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,000 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Great Dunmow?
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 "Residential vs nursing 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
- What Is A Nursing Home? The Ultimate Guide For 2025
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC): Eligibility and Rates In 2025!
More in our nursing care guides.