Longmead Court Nursing Home
Longmead Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Braintree, Essex (CM77 8QQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Longmead Court Nursing Home
Longmead Court Nursing Home is in Braintree, Essex. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be available at any hour of the day or night. Many of the people who live here have dementia, and a number are managing mental health conditions alongside physical illness. That combination takes skill and patience. It means watching for pain that someone cannot easily describe, keeping the surroundings calm and familiar, and adjusting how we communicate as needs change rather than assuming that what worked before still works now. We plan care with residents and their families. Sleep, food, privacy, company and the ordinary shape of a day matter as much as the clinical side, and we record the small preferences that make a place feel like someone's own. We work closely with GPs, community teams and hospital specialists so that treatment happens promptly. Respite stays are available for families who need a break and for people needing nursing support for a short period. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to hide from that. We know which areas need attention, we have an improvement plan and we are working through it with the team. Please ask us about it directly when you visit, and judge the home on what you find.
Care provided at Longmead Court Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Longmead Court Nursing Home
Where is Longmead Court Nursing Home located?
Longmead Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Braintree, Essex, CM77 8QQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Longmead Court Nursing Home provide?
Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Longmead Court Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Longmead Court Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Longmead Court Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Longmead Court Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Longmead Court Nursing Home 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. Longmead Court Nursing Home 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
Longmead Court Nursing Home 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Longmead Court Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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