Millard House
Care home in Braintree, Essex
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Millard House is a residential care home in Braintree, Essex, providing care for up to 43 older adults. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2019 report). It offers residential care for those who need support with daily personal care while retaining independence, along with respite and palliative care services available 24 hours a day.
The home provides a range of care types tailored to individual needs, with regular assessments to ensure support is adjusted as circumstances change. Millard House also offers short-term respite stays for those recovering from illness or hospital discharge, or who wish to experience the home before considering a longer-term move.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 March 2019 · Last inspected 5 February 2019
Inspectors found that people living at the home felt secure, and that staff were warm and encouraged people to stay as independent as they could. Support included timely access to healthcare professionals, help with medicines, meals and drinks, and measures to reduce accidental harm and infection. The registered manager was described as having clear oversight of the service, working alongside staff, and being approachable.
- Residents said they felt safe, and risks to them had been identified
- Staff were kind and caring and encouraged people to do things for themselves
- People could reach healthcare professionals when needed and received support with their prescribed medicines
- Staff knew how to care for people and used equipment and resources to lower the risk of accidents and infection
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
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
236 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
Millard House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 10 miles away. The local GP practice is CHURCH LANE SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Braintree
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Crossroads Braintree and Chelmsford Ltd
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Braintree Area U3a
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Halstead Day Centre
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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…
Cressing Temple Community Shed
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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