Herondale

Herondale is a residential care home in Basildon, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Choice Support, which operates 21 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2023.

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Herondale Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Herondale has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 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 Herondale include Clayburn Lodge, Mundy House and Brook Lodge Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.