Care homes in Essex
There are 406 care homes registered with the CQC in Essex, East of England. 90 are nursing homes and 222 are registered for dementia care. 7 are rated Outstanding and 303 Good by the CQC.
Of the 21 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,400 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,000 to £1,550. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Essex
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.
Boucherne Limited
Brooklyn House
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Dudbrook House
Glendale Residential Care Home
Hatfield Haven
Hawthorn Bungalow
Heron Court
Larchwood Care Home
Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Lyons Court Residential Care Home
Maitland House
Mansion House Residential Home
Mid Meadows
Mistley Manor
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
Riverdale Care Home
Spring Lodge
Stafford Hall
The Grange
Valentine House
Blenheim Care 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.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
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.
Typical fees in Essex
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 406 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,000 to £1,550 a week21 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,350 to £1,550 a week5 homes
- Respite care
- £1,575
- Usually £1,463 to £1,650 a week6 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,500
- Usually £1,423 to £1,575 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Essex cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Essex is £1,400 a week, based on 21 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Essex?
406 care homes in Essex are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Essex?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.