Blackthorns
Blackthorns is a residential care home in Halstead, Essex (CO9 1JW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Blackthorns
Blackthorns is a residential care home in Halstead, Essex. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. What we offer is residential rather than nursing care. Staff are on duty day and night to help with personal care, dressing, medication and meals and to keep the household running, while doctors and district nurses come in when clinical care is needed. For a great many people this is exactly the right level of support, and it takes far less from their independence than a clinical setting would. Dementia care here rests on consistency and on knowing the person. The same faces, a day that runs in a familiar order and surroundings that are easy to read will settle somebody more reliably than anything else we could do. We take time to learn about a person's working life, family and habits, because that is what makes sense of things when words start to go. Sight and hearing loss are taken seriously rather than worked around, since somebody who cannot follow what is happening will withdraw, and withdrawal is easily mistaken for decline. Respite and short stays are available. Please get in touch if you would like to visit Blackthorns.
Care provided at Blackthorns
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 March 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Blackthorns
Where is Blackthorns located?
Blackthorns is a residential care home in Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Blackthorns provide?
Blackthorns is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Blackthorns's CQC rating?
Blackthorns is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 27 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Blackthorns provide dementia care?
Yes. Blackthorns supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Blackthorns offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Blackthorns offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Blackthorns
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Blackthorns is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Blackthorns 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. Blackthorns 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?
Yes. Yes. Blackthorns supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Blackthorns 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Blackthorns. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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