Hargrave House
Care home in Stansted, Essex
Operated by Marigold MG1
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Hargrave House is a care home in Stansted, Essex, providing care to 58 residents. The home is situated in the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, with convenient road access to the M11 motorway and proximity to Bishop's Stortford and Saffron Walden, serving families across Essex and Hertfordshire.
Hargrave House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home is managed by Shelley Sidhu, who has worked in residential aged care for a number of years, including a previous role as Deputy Manager.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 May 2019 · Last inspected 16 April 2019
Inspectors found that people and their relatives were positive about the care, and that staff were caring, treated people with dignity and respect, and built good relationships with them. Staff knew people well and supported them according to their needs and preferences, while encouraging independence, choice and participation in activities. The report describes a culture centred on each person, with a clean, comfortable and safe environment.
- Staff could recognise and report concerns, and recruitment was safe, with enough staff to meet people's needs.
- Medicines were managed safely, and incidents and accidents were investigated with steps taken to prevent them happening again.
- Staff received training, support and supervision, worked well with external professionals, and people were given a varied, nutritious diet.
- The registered manager was visible and approachable, and audits and quality assurance systems were in place to drive improvement.
- End of life planning needed further development, and the report recommends the service consult a reputable source to help improve it.
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 May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
26 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Hargrave House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Alexandra Hospital, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PEACOCK SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stansted
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bishop's Stortford Community Transport Cio
Providing community transport services for the elderly, disabled, people with young children and those living in isolated areas of Bishop's Stortford and surrounding area
Age Concern Bishop's Stortford
The provision of day centre facilities for older people on 4 - 5 days each week.
Friends of the Hailey Day Centre
The Trust provides a wide and diverse range of activities for older people in Sawbridgeworth. Activities include quizzes, outings, keep fit, cooked lunches, cinema experience, chiropody, hearing…
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…
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…
Part of Marigold MG1
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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