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Alexandra House - Harlow

Hamstel Road, Harlow, CM20 1BU

Nursing home · 106 beds · Runwood

Street view · 2022
Street view · 2022 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
July 2023
Beds
106
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Harlow
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Alexandra House - Harlow

Alexandra House - Harlow is a nursing home in Harlow, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 106 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 July 2023, the CQC rated Alexandra House - Harlow 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.

Alexandra House - Harlow has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 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 Alexandra House - Harlow include Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory, Ashlyn Care Home and Abbot Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Runwood
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2023)
Council area
Essex
Town
Harlow
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Alexandra House - Harlow was rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, organised care, with minor concerns about the kitchen, meals and staffing feedback.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Alexandra House - Harlow has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Alexandra House - Harlow

How much does Alexandra House - Harlow cost?

Alexandra House - Harlow has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Alexandra House - Harlow?

The Care Quality Commission rated Alexandra House - Harlow Good in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Alexandra House - Harlow provide nursing care?

Yes. Alexandra House - Harlow is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Alexandra House - Harlow offer dementia care?

Yes. Alexandra House - Harlow is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Alexandra House - Harlow have?

Alexandra House - Harlow is registered for up to 106 residents.

Care at home

35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory, Harlow

Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory

Harlow, CM20 · 1.6 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialLivability
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Harlow

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Ashlyn Care Home, Harlow

Ashlyn Care Home

Harlow, CM20 · 2.0 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaExcelcare Holdings
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Abbot Care Home, Harlow

Abbot Care Home

Harlow, CM18 · 2.1 km · 117 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaExcelcare Holdings
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 66 care homes run by Runwood