Humfrey Lodge

Humfrey Lodge is a residential care home in Thaxted, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 49 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Runwood, which operates 66 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2022, the CQC rated Humfrey Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Humfrey Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Humfrey Lodge include Fiorano, Maranello and The Moat House Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.