Care Homes in CM14
The CM14 postcode district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 407 beds, falling under Essex council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 4 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in CM14
CM14 covers Brentwood in Essex — a prosperous commuter town on the A12 corridor between London and Chelmsford. Six care homes provide 407 beds — notably high per home, indicating larger-scale facilities. One provider holds an Outstanding rating, four are Good, and one Requires Improvement, giving an average of 3.8. Brentwood's strong economy and professional demographic support well-resourced care homes, and the Outstanding-rated provider is a notable draw for families seeking top-tier provision in the Essex commuter belt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CM14 postcode area?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in CM14, offering a combined 407 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CM14 have?
Of the 6 care homes in CM14: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 4 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in CM14?
Howard Lodge Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in CM14, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 74 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CM14 postcode?
The CM14 postcode area falls under Essex. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in CM14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Essex's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data