Heron Court

Heron Court is a residential care home in Brentwood, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 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 2024, the CQC rated Heron Court 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.

Heron Court charges from £1,650 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. It is about 20% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,375 a week.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Heron Court include Quiet Waters, Marillac Neurological Care Centre and Seton Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.