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Humfrey Lodge

Rochelle Close, Thaxted, CM6 2PX

Residential care home · 49 beds · Runwood

Street view · 2009
Street view · 2009 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
January 2022
Beds
49
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a 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.

See live-in carers near Thaxted
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

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 Humfrey Lodge

Humfrey Lodge is a residential care home in Thaxted, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 49 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 January 2022, the CQC rated Humfrey 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.

Humfrey 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 Humfrey Lodge include Fiorano, Maranello and The Moat House Care Home. 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

Brand
Runwood
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2022)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
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?
Good
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.
Humfrey Lodge was rated Good; inspectors found safe, well-managed care, with some refurbishment still planned.

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

Humfrey 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 Humfrey Lodge

How much does Humfrey Lodge cost?

Humfrey 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 Humfrey Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Humfrey Lodge Good in January 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Humfrey Lodge provide nursing care?

No. Humfrey Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Humfrey Lodge offer dementia care?

Yes. Humfrey Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Humfrey Lodge have?

Humfrey Lodge is registered for up to 49 residents.

Care at home

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.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Fiorano, Thaxted

Fiorano

Thaxted, CM6 · 0.3 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Thaxted

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.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Maranello, Thaxted

Maranello

Thaxted, CM6 · 0.3 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

The Moat House Care Home

Dunmow, CM6 · 6.0 km · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCountry Court Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 66 care homes run by Runwood