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Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home
Residential care home in Linford, Thurrock
Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home
Residential care home in Linford, Thurrock
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
Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home is a care home in Linford, Thurrock, in Essex. It has 28 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and gave Good ratings across all five key questions: whether the home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
The ratings shown here come from a report published in 2019, so families may wish to check the regulator's website for any more recent inspection. The full report sets out the evidence behind each judgement.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
79 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 Thurrock council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £786 |
| 2025 | £844 |
What Thurrock council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE RIGG-MILNER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Linford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
Carers Choice Dgs
Carers Choice provides support to those who chose to care for others.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services
We provide support, wellbeing and care services to help people affected by dementia across Kent and Medway. Our services include the Dementia Coordinator Service, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support…
Basildon Community Transport Services Ltd
To provide transport options to people who find public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. to aid other charitable organisations and to help minimise…
Medway University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Benfleet University of the Third Age
The Objects of The Benfleet U3A are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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