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Care homes in Berechurch offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 7 of the 8 care homes in Berechurch, with 34 beds between them, operated by 3 separate providers. Maple Health UK Limited runs the most, with 5. Of the 6 CQC has rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Berechurch: about £1,460 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Maple Cottage was rated Requires improvement on 19 November 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Essex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Essex, checked daily.
- Among the 6 rated care homes, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Berechurch offering residential care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7care homes registered with CQC
- 83%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 0offer dementia support
- 5with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Residential care in Berechurch: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple House | Nov 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 2 | Maple View | Nov 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 3 | Maple Lodge | Nov 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 4 | Maple Manor | Nov 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 5 | Willow Health Limited | Jul 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 6 | Maple Cottage | Nov 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 7 | Care Givers Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2 | No |
All care homes in Berechurch with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Residential care in Berechurch: what the data shows
Registered for residential care: 7 out of 8 care homes in Berechurch (88%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 83%, 3 points below the town-wide 86% and in line with the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Maple House, Maple View and Maple Lodge. Ratings run from July 2019 to November 2025, and 5 are from the last two years. Together they hold 34 registered beds. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 315 care homes in Essex list residential care, and 84% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 79% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 88% here.
Expect around £1,455 weekly for residential care in the East of England, or £1,685 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
For someone who cannot manage at home any more, but whose health needs no regular nursing, a residential care home offers a room and meals, personal care and round-the-clock support. Nursing staff are not based there; the district nursing team visits as required.
What to ask about residential care
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex. Glossary entry: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berechurch | – | 7 | 5 |
| Colchester | 2.0 mi | 36 | 28 |
| Wivenhoe | 2.4 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Brightlingsea | 6.1 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Tiptree | 7.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Lawford | 8.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Coggeshall | 9.2 mi | 4 | 4 |
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Residential care in Berechurch: your questions answered
Which care homes in Berechurch offer residential care?
7 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Berechurch offer residential care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Maple House, Maple View and Maple Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Berechurch have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical care home prices in Berechurch?
Average self-funder fees in East of England, 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Essex council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Essex council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Essex council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Berechurch?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 5 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 1 has older reports. Our checklist.
How does Berechurch compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Colchester (2.0 miles): 36, 28 rated Good or Outstanding; Wivenhoe (2.4 miles): 10, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (6.1 miles): 10, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Berechurch itself has 7, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.