Howard Lodge Care Centre
Brentwood, CM14 · 0.5 km · 74 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Dudbrook House
Dudbrook Road, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood, CM14 5TQ
Residential care home · 73 beds · St. Michael's Homes
- Weekly fee
- £1,691
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2023
- Beds
- 73
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Dudbrook House's reported fee
£1,691a week
About £87,932 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,382 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 £571 a week less, £29,692 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,027 a week less than two places.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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About Dudbrook House
Dudbrook House is a residential care home in Brentwood, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 73 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by St. Michael's Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Dudbrook House 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.
Dudbrook House has told us it charges £1,691 a week for respite care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £87,932 a year. It is about 21% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Dudbrook House include Howard Lodge Care Centre, Rowan House and Brentwood Care Centre, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
Registration
- Provider
- St. Michael's Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2023)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Brentwood
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.
Dudbrook Hall rated Good; inspectors found safe, caring support and effective management, but asked for improvements to recruitment checks and risk assessments.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | £1,691 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “There is also a 5% fee on top of this for respite stays.” | Reported by the home “There is also a 5% fee on top of this for respite stays.” |
| Care home fees | £1,610 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly fee would be approximately £1,610.” | Reported by the home “The weekly fee would be approximately £1,610.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Dudbrook House
How much does Dudbrook House cost?
Dudbrook House charges £1,691 a week for respite care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Dudbrook House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dudbrook House Good in December 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dudbrook House provide nursing care?
No. Dudbrook House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dudbrook House offer dementia care?
Yes. Dudbrook House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dudbrook House have?
Dudbrook House is registered for up to 73 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.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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Rowan House
Brentwood, CM15 · 3.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
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Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Brentwood Care Centre
Brentwood, CM15 · 3.9 km · 112 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