Mansion House Residential Home
Residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Mansion House Residential Home is in the village of Althorne, Essex, about 20 miles from Chelmsford and three miles from the market town of Burnham-on-Crouch. It is registered for 37 residents and provides residential, dementia and respite care, with respite offered subject to availability. The home occupies a listed building dating back to the 14th century, which has been extended and refurbished. Accommodation is spread over two floors, with lift access. The home has been owned by the same family for 22 years, and their daughter is the registered manager. All staff are trained in dementia care, and visitors are welcome. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and it received Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led in a report published in 2018.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
581 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| 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
Mansion House Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 7.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE TRINITY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chelmsford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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