Care Homes in CM7
The CM7 postcode district has 15 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 731 beds, falling under Essex council. 11 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in CM7
CM7 covers Braintree and surrounding Essex villages including Halstead and Coggeshall — a district with a strong mix of market town and rural catchment. Eleven of the 15 homes here hold a Good CQC rating, with 731 registered beds making this one of the larger care markets in north Essex. Essex County Council commissions placements across the area, and families in the western parts of CM7 may also compare options in neighbouring Chelmsford (CM1, CM2) for shorter travel distances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CM7 postcode area?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in CM7, offering a combined 731 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CM7 have?
Of the 15 care homes in CM7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 2 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 CM7?
St Mary's Court is among the highest-rated care homes in CM7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 90 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CM7 postcode?
The CM7 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 CM7?
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