Abbey Healthcare
Elmcroft Care Home
Nursing home in Maldon, Essex
Operated by Abbey Healthcare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Elmcroft Care Home is a single-storey purpose-built home run by Abbey Healthcare, located in a rural setting near Maldon in Essex. The home is registered to accommodate up to 54 residents across two separate units and provides residential and nursing care, along with respite and dementia support. The home is situated close to Witham and the village of Tolleshunt Major.
Elmcroft Care Home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with Safe, Responsive and Well-led marked as Requires Improvement, and Effective and Caring marked as Good.
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Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
103 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 | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Essex usually pays £849 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £351 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £807 |
| 2025 | — | £849 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Elmcroft Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 11.2 miles away. The local GP practice is TIPTREE MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maldon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Elmcroft cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01621 731462.
Part of Abbey Healthcare
Elmcroft Care Home is one of 17 homes run by Abbey Healthcare 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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