Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Essex.
Broomfield Village Care Home, operated by Principle Care Homes, is nestled in the vibrant city of Chelmsford, Essex.
From
£1,754
per week
Nestled in a quiet residential area, not too far from the centre of Chelmsford, The Lawns care home welcomes anyone in need of nursing or residential care.
From
£1,430
per week
Nestled in the heart of Chelmsford and it's local community, Hatfield Peverel has a vibrant yet charming making residents feel right at home .
From
£1,215
per week
Admirals Reach Care Home, part of the HC-Onefamily of care homes, is situated in the tranquil residential area of Chelmsford.
From
£1,557
per week
Nestled on the serene banks of the River Brain in the heart of Braintree, Riverdale Care Home offers exceptional residential and nursing care within a warm and inviting family atmosphere.
From
£1,650
per week
Tucked away in Braintree, Bradbury House provides high-quality residential care to those in Essex, With a selection of tastefully decorated bedrooms, some with ensuite bathrooms, Bradbury House also has a inviting dining room, a private garden with flower beds and a cosy communal lounge area for residents to relax and socialise with loved ones.
From
£1,145
per week
Wickham House Care Home, operated by Gold Care Homes, is nestled in the picturesque village of Hatfield Peverel.
From
£1,400
per week
Providing trusted dementia, residential and respite and end-of-life care in the friendly city of Chelmsford, Manor Lodge is the perfect spot for older adults in need of care.
From
£1,923
per week
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home in Chelmsford provides a range of specialised care services, covering residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, to cater for the diverse requirements of its residents in Essex.
From
£1,800
per week
Braintree Mews is a delightful addition to Essex.
From
£1,250
per week
Located in Chelmsford, Essex, Great Baddow is an elegant 64-bed care home, providing residential and dementia care.
From
£1,650
per week
The New Deanery, operated by Gold Care Homes, is a distinguished care home located in the picturesque town of Braintree.
From
£1,300
per week
St Mary’s Court Care Home, operated by Gold Care Homes, is nestled in the tranquil heart of Braintree.
From
£1,300
per week
Located in the historic town Dunmow, Croft House is a friendly care home that provides the elderly with a secure home whilst they receive the care they need.
From
£1,320
per week
Firstlings, operated by Sohal Healthcare, is a distinguished care home situated in the charming town of Maldon, Essex.
From
£1,550
per week
Here is some further information about respite care homes in Essex.
Are all respite care homes in Essex regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every respite care home in Essex has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
How many respite care homes are there in Essex?
There are 145 homes in Essex that offer temporary, respite care, including Broomfield Village, The Lawns and Hatfield Peverel Lodge.
Essex's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...
Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.
P Cavanagh
2 June 2025
Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.
Gemma
21 April 2025
Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.
Gillian
16 April 2025
Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.
Sue
6 April 2025
Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.
E Pritchett
21 March 2025
I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.
Penny
5 February 2025
Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.
Filipa
11 November 2024
We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.
Catherine
23 October 2024
