St Joseph's Nursing Home
Nursing home in Danbury, Essex
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
St Joseph's Nursing Home is a Danbury, Essex home with 41 registered beds, providing both nursing and residential care. It supports residents with general residential needs as well as those with complex nursing needs. The building is on Gay Bowers Road, and the home's approach centres on treating each resident as an individual, with staff bringing their own personalities to their work.
Residents and families take part in everyday life at the home, with shared meals and the marking of special occasions and ordinary days. Visiting is not limited by time, as the home operates an open-door policy and welcomes visitors at any hour. The Care Quality Commission rates St Joseph's Nursing Home Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions.
Care provided
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
23 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 | — |
| Nursing 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 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Joseph's Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is BEACON HEALTH GROUP-DANBURY MEDICAL CTR, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Danbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Action for Family Carers
The relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
South Woodham Ferrers Men's Shed
Alleviation of isolation and loneliness for men over 18 years.Education in woodworking as a means of cultivating trust and friendship
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
The Dengie D-caf
The Dengie D-Caf aims to promote a good quality of life for people living with dementia on the Dengie Peninsula, as well as their carers, friends and family. It provides opportunities for people…
Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
From our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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