Runwood
Heron Court
Residential care home in Brentwood, Essex
Operated by Runwood
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
Heron Court is a 35-bed care home in Brentwood, Essex, operated by Runwood. It provides residential, dementia and respite care, and dementia is its specialist area of support. The Care Quality Commission rated Heron Court Good overall in its 2024 report, and it also graded the home Good for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Heron Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 4.7 miles away. The local GP practice is DR SALAKO AND PARTNERS, 2.8 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 Runwood
Heron Court is one of 66 homes run by Runwood 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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