Forest Place Nursing Home
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 0.2 km · 120 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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
Lugano Residence for the Elderly
3 Powell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RD
Residential care home · 27 beds · Mr D Pearce & Mr M Brook
- Weekly fee
- £1,395 to £1,495
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2018
- Beds
- 27
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Lugano Residence for the Elderly's stated fee
£1,395a week
About £72,540 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,790 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 £275 a week less, £14,300 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,435 a week less than two places.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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About Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Lugano Residence for the Elderly is a residential care home in Buckhurst Hill, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Mr D Pearce & Mr M Brook. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated Lugano Residence for the Elderly 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.
Lugano Residence for the Elderly charges £1,395 to £1,495 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £72,540 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Essex.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Lugano Residence for the Elderly include Forest Place Nursing Home, Queens Court Care Home and The Mellows. 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
- Mr D Pearce & Mr M Brook
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2018)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Buckhurst Hill
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.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control arrangements and plans for COVID-19-related staff pressures.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,395 to £1,495 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Fees range from £1395 to £1495 per week at our Buckhurst Hill care home.” View on Lugano Residence for the Elderly’s website | From the home's website “Fees range from £1395 to £1495 per week at our Buckhurst Hill care home.” View on Lugano Residence for the Elderly’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 Lugano Residence for the Elderly
How much does Lugano Residence for the Elderly cost?
Lugano Residence for the Elderly charges £1,395 to £1,495 a week for care home fees (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 Lugano Residence for the Elderly?
The Care Quality Commission rated Lugano Residence for the Elderly Good in November 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Lugano Residence for the Elderly provide nursing care?
No. Lugano Residence for the Elderly is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Lugano Residence for the Elderly offer dementia care?
Yes. Lugano Residence for the Elderly is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Lugano Residence for the Elderly have?
Lugano Residence for the Elderly is registered for up to 27 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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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
Queens Court Care Home
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 1.0 km · 90 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
The Mellows
Loughton, IG10 · 1.6 km · 50 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