Boars Tye House
Witham, CM8 · 0.3 km · 27 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
Valentine House
Broadway, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RF
Residential care home · 50 beds · Black Swan International
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2019
- Beds
- 50
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Valentine House'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 Witham
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 Valentine House
Valentine House is a residential care home in Witham, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Black Swan International, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2012.
At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Valentine House 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.
Valentine House 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 Valentine House include Boars Tye House, Mirabeau and Rascasse, 2 of which have 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
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Black Swan International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2019)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Witham
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?
- Outstanding
- 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.
Rated Good overall, with Outstanding responsiveness and inspectors finding kind, personalised care and strong management.
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 “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Valentine House’s website | From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Valentine House’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 Valentine House
How much does Valentine House cost?
Valentine House 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 Valentine House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Valentine House Good in May 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Valentine House provide nursing care?
No. Valentine House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Valentine House offer dementia care?
Yes. Valentine House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Valentine House have?
Valentine House is registered for up to 50 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
Mirabeau
Witham, CM8 · 0.6 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialZero Three Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rascasse
Witham, CM8 · 0.6 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialZero Three Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week