Dudbrook House
Care home in Brentwood, Essex
Operated by St. Michael's Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Dudbrook House is one of two adjacent care homes run by St Michaels Homes Ltd in Kelvedon Common, on the outskirts of Brentwood, Essex. The home provides care for older people and is registered for 73 beds. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is situated in a park-like setting surrounded by Essex countryside.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 December 2023 · Last inspected 22 November 2023
Inspectors visited Dudbrook Hall, a 73-bed purpose-built home for older people and people living with dementia, in November 2023 and rated it good. Staff were described as caring and well trained, with safe medicine handling, infection control measures in place, and people supported to make their own choices. The provider's monitoring and audit systems were judged to be regularly reviewed.
- Staff were described as having genuine concern for residents' wellbeing, and a relative said the manager was approachable
- Staff had received appropriate training to support the people they cared for
- Safe medicine procedures and systems to reduce the risk of infection were in place
- People were supported to have choice and control, with staff acting in the least restrictive way and in people's best interests
- Minor improvements were needed to how staff recruitment checks were managed, and inspectors made a recommendation on this
- Inspectors also made a recommendation about risk assessments
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
16 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
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Local health safety net
Dudbrook House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is DEAL TREE HEALTH CENTRE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Brentwood
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Brentwood and District Age Concern
Assistance to the elderly in the Brentwood District
Brentwood Community Transport
Provide transport options to people who find mainstream public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. Assist the charitable work of organisations engaged…
Tapestry Care UK
To improve the quality of life of older people in Havering,helping them to maximise their potential and live fulfilling and enjoyable lives.Volunteering, Befriending, Day Care Services,…
Communi-tea Circle
The Communi-Tea Circle organise hosted social events to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly.
Carers Centre Sa Ltd
Provide information, support, advice and advocacy to carers, their families and other people they care for. We operate within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and adjoining areas.
Part of St. Michael's Homes
Dudbrook House is one of 2 homes run by St. Michael's Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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