18 Acorn Avenue
18 Acorn Avenue is a residential care home in Halstead, Essex (CO9 1LQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 18 Acorn Avenue
We at 18 Acorn Avenue are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Halstead, Essex, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, alongside respite care for those who need it. Nestled within a quiet residential corner of Halstead, our home benefits from the calm and familiar feel of a true community setting. The CO postcode area places us within easy reach of local amenities, green spaces, and the wider Essex countryside, making it simple for family and friends to visit and for residents to enjoy outings into town. The domestic scale of the property helps create an atmosphere that feels less like an institution and more like a genuine home, where everyday routines can unfold at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Our specialism in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism shapes everything we do. We believe that each person we welcome through our doors brings their own story, preferences, and aspirations, and our role is to support those individual journeys with patience, understanding, and consistency. In practice, this means working closely with residents to develop daily routines that feel safe and predictable, encouraging skills around independence at a pace that suits them, and creating sensory and social environments that respect each person's needs. We take time to understand communication styles, build trusting relationships, and involve families as genuine partners in care planning. For those exploring respite care, we offer a thoughtful option for short stays, whether that is to give a family carer a well earned break, to provide a trial experience of supported living, or to bridge a period of transition. We approach every respite stay with the same warmth and attention to detail as our longer term residential care, ensuring guests feel settled quickly and welcomed without reservation. Following our most recent CQC inspection in July 2023, 18 Acorn Avenue was awarded an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent endorsement offers reassurance that the care provided here meets the standards expected by the regulator and that our team is committed to looking after residents with skill, kindness, and accountability. We see this rating not as a finishing line but as a foundation on which we continue to build and improve. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are considering residential or respite care for a loved one with a learning disability or autism, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do get in touch to arrange a visit, ask questions, or simply talk through what you are looking for. At 18 Acorn Avenue, you will find a team ready to listen, to reassure, and to walk alongside your family with compassion and care.
Care provided at 18 Acorn Avenue
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about 18 Acorn Avenue
Where is 18 Acorn Avenue located?
18 Acorn Avenue is a residential care home in Halstead, Essex, CO9 1LQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 18 Acorn Avenue provide?
18 Acorn Avenue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 18 Acorn Avenue's CQC rating?
18 Acorn Avenue is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 18 Acorn Avenue offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 18 Acorn Avenue offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 18 Acorn Avenue
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 18 Acorn Avenue is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. 18 Acorn Avenue is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. 18 Acorn Avenue offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
18 Acorn Avenue has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from 18 Acorn Avenue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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