Care homes in Braintree
There are 20 care homes registered with the CQC in Braintree, in the Essex council area. 6 are nursing homes and 14 are registered for dementia care.
Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,595 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,448 to £1,673. 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 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.
Riverdale Care Home
Typical fees in Braintree
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 20 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,595
- Usually £1,448 to £1,673 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Other towns in Essex
- Colchester (94)
- Clacton-on-Sea (50)
- Chelmsford (24)
- Brentwood (17)
- Halstead (17)
- Basildon (12)
- Harwich (11)
- Witham (10)
- Maldon (9)
- Frinton-on-Sea (8)
- Southminster (8)
- Walton-on-the-Naze (8)
Costs and funding
By type of care
Common questions
How much do care homes in Braintree cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Braintree is £1,595 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Braintree?
20 care homes in Braintree 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 Braintree?
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.