Fern Lodge
Braintree, CM7 · 0.0 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialProvide Care Solutions
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Larchwood Care Home
108 Broad Road, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 9RX
Residential care home · 64 beds · Welltower
- Weekly fee
- from £1,595
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2025
- Beds
- 64
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Larchwood Care Home's stated fee
£1,595a week
About £82,940 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,190 a week
A 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 £475 a week less, £24,700 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,835 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Braintree
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 Larchwood Care Home
Larchwood Care Home is a residential care home in Braintree, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 64 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2011.
At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated Larchwood Care Home 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.
Larchwood Care Home charges from £1,595 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £82,940 a year. It is about 14% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Larchwood Care Home include Fern Lodge, Braintree Mews Care Home and Braintree Mews 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- October 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2025)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Braintree
The CQC inspection, explained
Larchwood Care Home was rated Good overall, but Safe was Requires Improvement because medicines, staffing and some risk records were not always managed safely.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,595 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Larchwood Care Home starts from £1595, subject to an individuals care needs and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Larchwood Care Home’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Larchwood Care Home starts from £1595, subject to an individuals care needs and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Larchwood Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Larchwood Care Home
How much does Larchwood Care Home cost?
Larchwood Care Home charges from £1,595 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Larchwood Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Larchwood Care Home Good in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Larchwood Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Larchwood Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Larchwood Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Larchwood Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Larchwood Care Home have?
Larchwood Care Home is registered for up to 64 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.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“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.”
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Braintree
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
Braintree Mews Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 0.9 km · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Braintree Mews Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 0.9 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week