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Care homes in Essex

There are 406 care homes registered with the CQC in Essex, East of England. 90 are nursing homes and 222 are registered for dementia care. 7 are rated Outstanding and 303 Good by the CQC.

Of the 16 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,375 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,000 to £1,528. A live-in carer at home costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published

Ewer Court

Colchester, CO2 · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Gables

Colchester, CO4 · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCygnet Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Gowlands

Rochford, SS4 · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHamelin Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Hailey House

Maldon, CM9 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaJPRN
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Hargrave House

Stansted, CM24 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMarigold MG1
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Hatfield Haven

Bishops Stortford, CM22 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHatfield Haven
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Essex

Based on 406 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Residential care
£1,375 a week
Usually £1,000 to £1,528 · 16 homes with fees
Residential dementia care
£1,400 a week
Usually £1,350 to £1,550 · 5 homes with fees
Respite care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,450 to £1,650 · 5 homes with fees

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Costs and funding

Common questions

How much do care homes in Essex cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Essex is £1,375 a week, based on 16 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Essex?

406 care homes in Essex are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in Essex?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.