Belamacanda
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBlack Swan International
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
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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
Boucherne Limited
Maldon, CM9 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBoucherne
Residential care
£1,000 to £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Brooklyn House
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,300 to £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Don Thomson House Residential Care Home
Harwich, CO12 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,424 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dudbrook House
Brentwood, CM14 · 73 beds
CQC: Good
Respite care
£1,691 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Glendale Residential Care Home
Dunmow, CM6 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hatfield Haven
Bishops Stortford, CM22 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHatfield Haven
Residential care
£1,400 to £1,700 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hawthorn Bungalow
Brentwood, CM14 · 10 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,540 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Heron Court
Brentwood, CM13 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Larchwood Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,595 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,395 to £1,495 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Lyons Court Residential Care Home
Chelmsford, CM1 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSanctuary Care
Residential care
from £1,504 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Maitland House
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBlack Swan International
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mansion House Residential Home
Chelmsford, CM3 · 37 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mid Meadows
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 22 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBlack Swan International
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mistley Manor
Manningtree, CO11 · 84 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
Colchester, CO6 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,520 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Riverdale Care Home
Braintree, CM7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,750 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Spring Lodge
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBlack Swan International
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Stafford Hall
South Benfleet, SS7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Valentine House
Witham, CM8 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Blenheim Care Home
Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 · 57 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £950 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frank Foster House
Theydon Bois, CM16 · 80 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,550 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.
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.