Best care homes in Essex listed according to reviews

There are plenty of care homes across the county which can provide the help you or a loved one needs.

If you are considering using a care home, then there are lot of options to consider and so many different homes to choose from.

With that in mind, we have listed some of the best care homes in Essex according to reviews on carehome.co.uk.

Name: Wensley House

Location: Bell Common, Epping

Specialist care offered: residential, elderly, dementia, respite, physical disability, mental health, eating disorders, substance misuse, palliative care, and more.

Rating: 58 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

Wensley House is highly regarded, has an array of facilities and has 48 rooms.

Prices start at around £1,100 per week.

 One review said: “I'm very happy with Wensley Care Home.

“My dad is not the easiest person to deal with but the staff are very caring and understanding with him.”

Area - the entrance to Wensley House (Image: Google Maps)

Name: Sherrell House

Location: Fencepiece Road, Chigwell

Specialist care offered: Nursing, dementia, short term, respite, physical disability, palliative care, and sensory impairment.

Rating: 101 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

The purpose-built care home has 92 rooms, a range of services and has two specialist dementia and nursing units.

A reviewer said: “My experience of my mother's care home is excellent, no complaints, she is so happy there.

“The staff's level of care and respect they have towards the patients is excellent, in my opinion.”

Care home - Sherrell House (Image: Google Maps)

Name: Glendale

Location: Station Road, Felsted, Great Dunmow

Specialist care offered: Residential, elderly, dementia, short term, respite, physical disability, palliative care, younger adults, and sensory impairment.

Rating: 70 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

Glendale care home is located in the village of Felsted and has a homely atmosphere and offers 24-hour care.

It has 20 rooms and prices start from £1,500 a week.

A reviewer said: “Lovely, little home from home, all staff are kind and welcoming.”

Care home - a street view image of Glendale (Image: Google Maps)

Name: Eve Belle

Location: Nevendon Road, Wickford

Specialist care offered: Residential, elderly, dementia, short term, respite, physical disability, palliative care, and sensory impairment.

Rating: 27 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

Eve Belle has 58 en-suite rooms in Wickford. It also has many amenities across two floors such as a cinema, hair salon, a cocktail and coffee, bar, and much more.

Rooms cost start at £1,450 a week.

A reviewer said: “The staff have been truly wonderful and we know that Mum will be safe and well cared for at Eve Belle.”

Name: Braintree Mews Care Home

Location: Church Lane, Braintree

Specialist care offered: Residential, elderly, dementia, short term, respite, physical disability, and sensory impairment.

Rating: 16 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

Operated by Avery Healthcare Group, the care home is a 15-minute walk from Braintree’s town centre.

The home prides itself on assessing the needs of each of its residents and running tailored care plans.

Braintree Mews Care Home has 75 rooms, and they start at £1,395 a week.

A reviewer said: “I can't thank the manager and his team at Braintree Mews enough for the care and support they've provided for my mum from the day she arrived.

“They have been superb.”

Name: Kathryn Court

Location: Ness Road, Shoebury

Specialist care offered: Residential, elderly, dementia, short term, respite, physical disability, palliative care, and sensory impairment.

Rating: 68 positive reviews giving it a score of 10/10.

The care home has 52 rooms, and they start at £1,400 per week.

A reviewer said: “The team are caring, compassionate and show a high degree of professionalism.

“It could not be better.”