Fenham Lodge
The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2EQ
Residential care home · 7 beds · Fenham Lodge Residential Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2020
- Beds
- 7
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a 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.
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 Fenham Lodge
Fenham Lodge is a residential care home in Chelmsford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Fenham Lodge Residential Care Homes. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Fenham Lodge 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.
Fenham Lodge 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 Fenham Lodge include Hatfield Peverel Lodge Care Home, Massenet and Peverel Green Care Home, 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
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2020)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Chelmsford
- 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?
- Outstanding
- 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.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found exceptionally caring, person-centred support, with some policies and guidance still being updated.
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
Fenham Lodge 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 Fenham Lodge
How much does Fenham Lodge cost?
Fenham Lodge 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 Fenham Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Fenham Lodge Good in March 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Fenham Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Fenham Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Fenham Lodge offer dementia care?
Fenham Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Fenham Lodge have?
Fenham Lodge is registered for up to 7 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.
“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.”
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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