Barchester Healthcare

Leonard Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Brentwood, Essex

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressRoxwell Gardens, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AQ
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,413 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1997
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Leonard Lodge Care Home is a 60-bed care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Brentwood, Essex. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to older adults and people with complex needs.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Good

Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Basildon Hospital7.0 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station0.9 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar800 m
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

16 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour31%
Other theft25%
Violent crime19%
Vehicle crime13%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,413
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 £564 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Essex pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£807
2025—£849
2026£1,413—

What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Leonard Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is MOUNT AVENUE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Basildon Hospital · 7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MOUNT AVENUE SURGERY · 0.6 mi

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.

Charity

The Brentwood and District Age Concern

Assistance to the elderly in the Brentwood District

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263107)
Charity

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…

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1135063)
Charity

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,…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079969)
Charity

Communi-tea Circle

The Communi-Tea Circle organise hosted social events to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly.

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1192364)
Charity

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.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063485)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Leonard Lodge?
You can find it in Brentwood, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does Leonard Lodge fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Leonard Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Leonard Lodge offer?
Leonard Lodge provides a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Leonard Lodge?
At present, Leonard Lodge can accommodate up to 60 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Leonard Lodge?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Leonard Lodge offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Literature and Poetry Sessions, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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