Care Homes in Essex
Essex has 402 CQC-registered care homes across East, offering 13,105 beds for residents needing residential or nursing support. 7 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 292 are rated Good, reflecting solid overall care standards across the area. The local offer includes 89 nursing homes and 313 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Essex
Specialist Care in Essex
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SS15 (6)
CM9 (9)
CM2 (8)
CO1 (5)
SS14 (5)
CM14 (6)
CM11 (2)
CO9 (17)
CO15 (42)
SS11 (6)
CO5 (11)
CO6 (13)
CO12 (12)
CO2 (11)
CO11 (2)
CO16 (10)
CO13 (9)
SS7 (10)
CO3 (16)
CM12 (1)
CM20 (3)
CO4 (20)
CO14 (8)
CM77 (5)
CO7 (20)
IG9 (3)
CB10 (1)
CM18 (2)
SS16 (5)
SS6 (6)
CM0 (8)
IG7 (4)
CM13 (8)
SS8 (7)
SS13 (4)
CM6 (8)
CM1 (11)
CM22 (3)
IG10 (4)
EN9 (5)
CM3 (9)
CM7 (15)
CM8 (11)
SS4 (5)
CM16 (4)
SS12 (2)
CB11 (3)
E4 (4)
CM24 (4)
CM15 (3)
SS3 (3)
CM19 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Essex
With 402 care homes across Essex, families have 299 well-rated options to consider. 61 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Essex — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Essex has 7 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Essex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Essex?
There are 402 CQC-registered care homes in Essex with a total of 13,105 beds. They span 54 postcode districts across the East region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Essex have?
Of the 402 care homes in Essex: 7 are rated Outstanding, 292 are rated Good, 61 Require Improvement, 8 are rated Inadequate, and 34 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Essex?
Yes — Essex has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (218 homes), Learning Disability Care (163 homes), Mental Health Care (97 homes), Nursing Care (89 homes), Physical Disability Care (189 homes), Residential Care (313 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (129 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Essex?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Essex council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data