Pound Lane
Bradbury Resource Centre, Pound Lane, Ugley, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6HP
Residential care home · 18 beds · HF Trust

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2025
- Beds
- 18
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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 Pound Lane
Pound Lane is a residential care home in Bishops Stortford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by HF Trust, which operates 25 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2017.
At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Pound Lane 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.
Pound Lane 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 Pound Lane include Mountfitchet House, Mountfitchet House and Hargrave House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- HF Trust Limited
- Brand
- HF Trust Limited
- Registered name
- HF Trust - Pound Lane
- Registered with CQC
- September 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2025)
- Council area
- Essex
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with some staff records not easy to locate.
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
Pound Lane 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Pound Lane
How much does Pound Lane cost?
Pound Lane 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 Pound Lane?
The Care Quality Commission rated Pound Lane Good in June 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Pound Lane provide nursing care?
No. Pound Lane is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Pound Lane offer dementia care?
Pound Lane 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 Pound Lane have?
Pound Lane is registered for up to 18 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.
Other care homes near Bishops Stortford
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bishops Stortford
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.