St George's Nursing Home
St George's Nursing Home is a nursing home in Witham, Essex (CM8 2DT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
New provider since October 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About St George's Nursing Home
St George's Witham Nursing Home is in Witham, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults across this part of Essex, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. We will deal with the rating first, because you will find it anyway. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around it. The inspection identified things that were not good enough, we accept the findings rather than dispute them, and we are working through what was raised. Anybody considering the home should ask us directly what was found and what has changed since, and expect a straight account rather than a reassuring one. The work itself continues as it must. Qualified nurses are on site at all hours, which is what allows people with complex health needs to live here rather than being moved repeatedly between home and hospital. Medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and catching deterioration early are the substance of our days. For residents with a physical disability, the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of transferring are what keep a life from shrinking. With dementia we work on familiar faces and a calm pace, because that settles distress in a way explanation never does. Come and see the home at a busy time of day, speak to residents and relatives, and judge the place as it is now.
Care provided at St George's Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 40 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 31 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St George's Witham Nursing Home compares in Braintree
Measured against the 59 care homes registered in Braintree. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 40 places. Larger than 34 of the 59 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 40 of the 59 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Essex the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 31 August 2023. 17 of the 59 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 59 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 59 homes, 31 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Braintree.
The local picture: Braintree
What the numbers say about care for older people in Braintree, in Essex.
What care costs in Essex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £849 | £1,384 to £1,672 (Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520.) |
| Nursing care | £1,103 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 18,000. Rising to 20,900 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,600. Rising to 7,400 by 2035, up 62%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Essex as a whole is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 97. Essex average is 67.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 183 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Essex: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Essex (estimate): 36% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about St George's Witham Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- South Coast Care Homes Limited, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. 2 of the 6 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Collingwood Road Surgery, 0.2 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, 7.8 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Witham (Essex) Station, 0.2 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near St George's Witham Nursing Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, 7.8 miles away
It is about 7.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Witham (Essex) Station, 0.2 miles away
- Hatfield Peverel Station, 2.8 miles away
- White Notley Station, 3.1 miles away
Around St George's Witham Nursing Home
- H: St George's Witham Nursing Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
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Common questions about St George's Nursing Home
Where is St George's Nursing Home located?
St George's Nursing Home is a nursing home in Witham, Essex, CM8 2DT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St George's Nursing Home provide?
St George's Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St George's Nursing Home's CQC rating?
St George's 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 31 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St George's Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St George's Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does St George's Nursing Home have?
St George's Nursing Home is registered for up to 40 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about St George's Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St George's Witham 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. St George's Witham Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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. St George's Witham 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
St George's Witham 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 St George's Witham Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at St George's Nursing Home
Nursing Care at St George's Nursing Home
Forty places put St George's Witham a little above the local average of 33 and larger than 34 of the 59 homes around it. Qualified nurses are on site at all hours, which the home says is what allows people with complex health needs to live there rather than move between home and hospital. Medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and catching deterioration early are described as the substance of its days. Fees in the East commonly run from £1250 to £1600 a week, with Essex usually paying about £900 to £1100. NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week towards the nursing element where a resident qualifies, reducing the bill. Broomfield Hospital is 7.8 miles off, so ask who decides when a transfer is needed.
Dementia Care at St George's Nursing Home
Forty of the 59 homes nearby are rated Good or Outstanding, against 73 per cent across Essex as a whole. Dementia care is on this home's registration, and what tends to help is familiar staff, a layout a person can learn and a day with a steady shape. With only 40 places the building is small enough for faces to become familiar, though that depends on staffing. No inspection has been published since August 2023, so the current position is something to establish in person. Ask how distress is handled and what is done if a resident keeps trying to leave. Ask how care is reviewed as dementia advances.
Older Person Care at St George's Nursing Home
An overall rating of requires improvement stands against this home from an inspection on 31 August 2023, since when 17 of the 59 homes nearby have published newer reports. The current registration dates from 1 October 2026 under South Coast Care Homes, so that judgement may belong to a different provider and should not be credited to the present one. For older residents the home is registered for nursing care, which puts help with washing, dressing, meals and medication alongside clinical attention. The home says it accepts the inspection findings rather than disputing them and is working through what was raised. It invites families to ask directly what was found and what has changed, promising a straight account.
Younger Adults at St George's Nursing Home
South Coast Care Homes took on this registration on 1 October 2026. Younger adults with nursing needs are included on it, though in a house of 40 most residents are likely to be older. A person under 65 usually wants different company and a different week. Ask what is arranged for them and who of that age lives there now.
Physical Disability at St George's Nursing Home
A surgery, a dentist and the railway station all sit within 0.2 miles of the home in Witham. Physical disability is among its registered categories, and the home names the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of transferring. Ask to see the bathroom and hoist for the room offered, and how transfers are recorded.
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