Care Homes in Essex
Essex is a local authority in the East region of England with 402 CQC-registered care homes and 13,105 beds in total. 7 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 292 are rated Good. 61 homes require improvement. Care homes in Essex span 54 postcode districts.
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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data