Situated in the beautiful Essex countryside, Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, is a Grade II listed property, dating back to 1825. The Home has maintained its original features and provides residential care and dementia support for residents looking for a permanent stay or short stay retreat.
From cocktail evenings in the Home’s bar, to cinema nights and visiting the surrounding woodlands in the safari cart, there’s something to support residents’ different needs.
Nestled away in a quiet, rural location just outside Braintree in Essex, Larchwood is a friendly, purpose-built care home with 64 beds, offering residential dementia care.
Residents have a wide choice of places to relax, dine and socialise, with seven sitting rooms and four dining areas as well as the popular hairdressing salon, memory room and a sunny conservatory. The attractive garden at Larchwood includes a delightful sensory area and a summer house, and provides a popular spot for Reside...
Contemporary yet homely, Riverdale Care Home is well-suited to offer an all-encompassing care package for its residents. Residents can enjoy excellent care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Riverdale Care Home offers residential, nursing and dementia care to their residents in an intimate home that maintains its friendly atmosphere, idyllically located on the bank of the River Brain and set amidst peaceful and unspoiled surroundings. We provide expert residential care to each of the re...
The wonderful staff team at Bradbury House won Care Team 2022 at the South East region of the Great British Care Awards in November, and in the same month one of the colleagues won Carer of the Year 2022 at the National Care Awards.
Unsurprisingly, Bradbury House in Braintree in Essex is renowned for its exceptional standards of residential care, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for just 19 elderly residents in this close-knit and homely community. High levels of personal car...
There are 18 care homes in Braintree, with 6 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
All care homes in Braintree are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 18 care homes in Braintree, 11 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Braintree?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
