Runwood
Humfrey Lodge
Care home in Thaxted, 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
Humfrey Lodge is a 49-bed residential care home in Thaxted, Essex, operated by Runwood. The home provides care and support for older people, with staff trained to respond to individual needs and circumstances.
The Care Quality Commission rated Humfrey Lodge Good overall in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 January 2022 · Last inspected 10 December 2021
Inspectors found that the home supports people, including those living with dementia, with care that is person-centred and gives residents choice and control, using the least restrictive approach where restrictions are needed. Care plans were found to be accurate and meet people's needs, and staff were described as skilled, supported by a manager whom the report says works well with the team and whose staff morale is good. The report also says that restrictions linked to COVID-19 were managed with people and families kept informed.
- Care plans have improved since the last inspection and now contain accurate information that meets people's needs.
- Staffing was judged sufficient, and staff had passed appropriate recruitment checks.
- The manager is described as working well with the staff team, with good morale and staff who have the skills for their roles.
- Regular quality checks and audits by senior staff led to changes that directly improved the standard of care.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Humfrey Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 13.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THAXTED SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thaxted
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
U3a Saffron Walden
Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport…
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…
William Bendlowe
The charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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