Runwood
Tallis House
Care home in Waltham Abbey, Essex
Operated by Runwood
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About
Tallis House is a 101-bed care home in Waltham Abbey, Essex, operated by Runwood. The home provides residential care for older people and is registered to support a range of care needs.
The Care Quality Commission rated Tallis House as Requires Improvement in its 2022 inspection. The home was rated Good for caring and responsiveness, but rated Requires Improvement for safety, effectiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 9 September 2022 · Last inspected 10 August 2022
Inspectors visited Tallis House, a care home for older people, including some living with dementia, and found that staffing levels were not sufficient to meet people's needs, according to feedback from staff, people and relatives. Medicines were managed safely and the home was found to be hygienic, though staff knowledge and competencies were not always adequate. People spoke positively about the staff who supported them.
- Medicine support was managed safely
- Infection control and hygiene measures were in place
- People were positive about the staff who supported them
- People were supported to make choices and staff acted in their best interests and in the least restrictive way
- Staffing levels were not sufficient to meet people's needs
- Staff did not always have the knowledge, skills or competencies needed to meet people's needs safely
- Recruitment processes were not always followed consistently
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
177 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Tallis House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Alexandra Hospital, 6.4 miles away. The local GP practice is MAYNARD COURT SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Waltham Abbey
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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