Acorn Village
Manningtree, CO11 · 0.4 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAcorn Villages
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
Mistley Manor
2 Long Road, Mistley, Manningtree, CO11 2HN
Residential care home · 84 beds · Mr M J Volf & Mrs J L Volf
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2019
- Beds
- 84
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Mistley Manor's stated fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Manningtree
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 Mistley Manor
Mistley Manor is a residential care home in Manningtree, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 84 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 Mr M J Volf & Mrs J L Volf. The home has been registered since December 2014.
At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Mistley Manor 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.
Mistley Manor charges from £1,000 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. It is about 29% below the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Mistley Manor include Acorn Village, Seven Rivers - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities and Tendring Meadows. 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
- Provider
- Mr M J Volf & Mrs J L Volf
- Registered with CQC
- December 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2019)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Manningtree
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?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Mistley Manor is rated Good overall, but inspectors found improvements were needed in how the home was led.
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 £1,000 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Starting at £1,000 per week” View on Mistley Manor’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 Mistley Manor
How much does Mistley Manor cost?
Mistley Manor charges from £1,000 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 Mistley Manor?
The Care Quality Commission rated Mistley Manor Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Mistley Manor provide nursing care?
No. Mistley Manor is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Mistley Manor offer dementia care?
Yes. Mistley Manor is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Mistley Manor have?
Mistley Manor is registered for up to 84 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
Seven Rivers - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Colchester, CO7 · 5.5 km · 29 beds
CQC: Good
NursingLeonard Cheshire Disability
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Tendring Meadows
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 · 5.7 km · 53 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