The Mellows
Residential care home in Loughton, Essex
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About
Founded in 2003, The Mellows is an independent, family-run provider in Loughton, Essex. The registered home has 50 beds and offers residential care, including dementia care, respite stays and long-term care. Its garden and courtyard have benches, mature trees and a water feature, with awnings for sitting outside in warmer weather.
Meals are cooked on site, with vegetarian, halal and kosher options and support for people who have difficulty chewing or swallowing. A full-time activities coordinator runs a varied programme. The Mellows also provides domiciliary care at home and supported living for adults with disabilities. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led also graded Good. Safe was graded Requires Improvement in a report published in 2022.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 July 2022 · Last inspected 24 June 2022
Inspectors rated The Mellows, a residential home for up to 50 older people, some living with dementia, as good, with the overall rating unchanged from the last inspection. People said they felt safe, staff knew residents' individual risks well, there were enough staff, and people were supported to make their own choices. The home was described as well led, with staff feeling supported by the registered manager.
- People reported feeling safe living at the home.
- Staff had a good understanding of individual risks and how to support people with them.
- Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs.
- The registered manager monitored quality and responded quickly to minor concerns raised during the inspection.
- Some accidents and incidents needed a referral to the local safeguarding team.
- Medicines management needed minor improvements.
- Further monitoring was needed to make sure people received the meal option they had chosen.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 m away
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
130 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
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Local health safety net
The Mellows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Whipps Cross Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is LOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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