Care home

Heron Court

Care home in Brentwood, Essex

Runwood

Heron Court

Care home in Brentwood, Essex

Operated by Runwood

CQC Good35 beds
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
Address198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, CM13 3PN
Beds35

About

Heron Court is a 35-bed residential care home in Brentwood, Essex, operated by Runwood. The home provides care for older people, with staff trained to support individual needs and preferences.

The Care Quality Commission rated Heron Court Good overall in 2024, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

What's nearby

GP surgery2.8 miles
A&E: Basildon Hospital4.7 miles
  • 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 SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • 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

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

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

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Local health safety net

Heron Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 4.7 miles away. The local GP practice is DR SALAKO AND PARTNERS, 2.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Basildon Hospital · 4.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
DR SALAKO AND PARTNERS · 2.8 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)

Part of Runwood

Heron Court is one of 66 homes run by Runwood on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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