18 Acorn Avenue
Halstead, CO9 · 0.2 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Blackthorns
21-29 Dooley Road, Halstead, CO9 1JW
Residential care home · 62 beds · Runwood
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- March 2025
- Beds
- 62
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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
A 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 Halstead
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 Blackthorns
Blackthorns is a residential care home in Halstead, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 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 March 2025, the CQC rated Blackthorns Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Blackthorns 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 Blackthorns include 18 Acorn Avenue, Blamster's Farm and Halstead Hall Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Runwood Homes Limited
- Brand
- Runwood
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (March 2025)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Halstead
The CQC inspection, explained
Blackthorns is rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and well-managed care, with some records and improvement systems still being developed.
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
Blackthorns 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 Blackthorns
How much does Blackthorns cost?
Blackthorns 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 Blackthorns?
The Care Quality Commission rated Blackthorns Requires improvement in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Blackthorns provide nursing care?
No. Blackthorns is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Blackthorns offer dementia care?
Yes. Blackthorns is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Blackthorns have?
Blackthorns is registered for up to 62 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.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
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.
Other care homes near Halstead
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Halstead
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
Blamster's Farm
Halstead, CO9 · 0.3 km · 31 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Halstead Hall Care Home
Halstead, CO9 · 0.7 km · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week