
- Weekly fee
- from £1,500
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2024
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.
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 Eastham
Eastham is a residential care home in Woodham Ferrers, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 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 May 2024, the CQC rated Eastham 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.
Eastham charges from £1,500 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £78,000 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Eastham include Windle Court, St Joseph's Nursing Home and Chelmsford Care Centre Ltd, 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
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Runwood Homes Limited
- Brand
- Runwood
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2024)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Woodham Ferrers
Eastham is rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found infection-control and staffing shortfalls, although medicines, safeguarding and recent management changes were positive.
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 | from £1,500 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Respite Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,500” View on Eastham’s website |
| Residential dementia care | from £1,400 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,400” View on Eastham’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,400” View on Eastham’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,400 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,400” View on Eastham’s website |
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 Eastham
How much does Eastham cost?
Eastham charges from £1,500 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Eastham?
The Care Quality Commission rated Eastham Good in May 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Eastham provide nursing care?
No. Eastham is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Eastham offer dementia care?
Yes. Eastham is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Eastham have?
Eastham is registered for up to 25 residents.
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.
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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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