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Care homes near The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

54 homes within 10 miles

There are 54 care homes within 10 miles of The Princess Alexandra Hospital, nearest first. 38 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 15 offer nursing care and 24 dementia care. The closest, Alexandra House - Harlow, is 0.1 miles away; 4 are within 2 miles.

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Ashview Nursing Home

Care homes near The Princess Alexandra Hospital (54)

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  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
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VerifiedDistance from The Princess Alexandra Hospital: 1.2 mi
CQC Requires improvement

117 beds

Excelcare Holdings

DementiaResidentialNursingRespite
Fees on request
View home: Abbot Care Home
The Chadwick care homeVerifiedDistance from The Princess Alexandra Hospital: 4.3 mi
CQC Requires improvement

67 beds

B & M Care

DementiaResidentialRespite
Fees on request
View home: The Chadwick

About The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX
Phone
Main switchboard: 01279 444455. Source
Urgent care
The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for adults and children. Source
Website
pah.nhs.uk

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How The Princess Alexandra Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
71.4%
September 2026, 9,234 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at The Princess Alexandra Hospital

  • Elderly care ward (Lister Ward)Lister Ward cares for elderly patients. Source
  • Elderly care ward (Locke Ward)Locke Ward provides care for elderly patients. Source
  • Elderly care ward (Winter Ward)Winter Ward provides care for elderly patients. Source
  • Elderly care and femoral fracture ward (Tye Green Ward)Tye Green Ward cares for elderly patients and those with femoral fractures. Source
  • Older person's assessment and liaison (OPAL) unitThe OPAL unit cares for elderly patients and provides fast and comprehensive assessment and intervention. Source
  • Dementia care and Admiral NurseThe Admiral Nurse and dementia clinical nurse specialist support patients living with dementia and their families and carers. Ask the ward manager, or call 01279 978777. Source
  • Palliative careSt Clare and Isabel Hospices provide specialist palliative and end of life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, and support for families and carers. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)PALS offers confidential advice, support and information. Phone 01279 827211. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsHarlow Town is the nearest mainline station, served by Greater Anglia. Arriva local buses link the station to the hospital. Source
  • ParkingFree parking is available for registered Blue Badge holders. Source
  • VisitingUnrestricted visiting is offered for patients with dementia, learning difficulties, or who need a carer's help. Source

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Questions about care homes near The Princess Alexandra Hospital

How many care homes are near The Princess Alexandra Hospital?

There are 54 care homes within 10 miles of The Princess Alexandra Hospital listed on AskBart, 11 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to The Princess Alexandra Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Alexandra House - Harlow (0.1 miles), Abbot Care Home (1.2 miles), Ashlar House Care Home (5 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near The Princess Alexandra Hospital?

Yes. 24 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Alexandra House - Harlow, 0.1 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from The Princess Alexandra Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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