Care homes · Essex · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Brightlingsea
The 9 care homes in Brightlingsea with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 12 care homes in Brightlingsea, 9 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Brightlingsea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 9 best rated care homes in Brightlingsea
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silversprings | Good | May 2026 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 2 | Stronvar Rest Home | Good | May 2026 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 3 | Silversprings | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 4 | The Oaks Residential Care Home | Good | Jul 2024 | Dementia |
| 5 | Quenby Rest Home | Good | Jan 2020 | Dementia |
| 6 | The Orchards | Good | Jul 2019 | |
| 7 | Five Stacks Residential Care Centre | Good | May 2019 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 8 | Four Winds | Good | Dec 2018 | |
| 9 | Bamburgh House | Good | Jun 2018 |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 9
Silversprings
What inspectors found: These 2 companies have a dual registration and are jointly responsible for the services at the home.
Est. £1.82k–£2.22k/wk
Stronvar Rest Home
What inspectors found: We visited because the service had an aged rating and required a full review of quality and safety under our new assessment approach.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Silversprings
What inspectors found: These 2 companies have a dual registration and are jointly responsible for the services at the home.
Est. £1.82k–£2.22k/wk
The Oaks Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: The Oaks Residential Care Home provides personal and nursing care in one adapted building for up to a maximum of 30 people aged 65…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Quenby Rest Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
The Orchards
What inspectors found: People were positive about their experiences at the service and told us they were happy living there.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Five Stacks Residential Care Centre
What inspectors found: This service includes a self-contained wing specifically for providing short break care for up to seven adults with a learning disability (LD).
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Four Winds
What inspectors found: Four winds is residential care home for up to four people with a learning disability.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Bamburgh House
What inspectors found: The service is situated in a residential area of Thorrington, Colchester and is close to local amenities.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Brightlingsea
What is the best rated care home in Brightlingsea?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Silversprings, Stronvar Rest Home, Silversprings. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Brightlingsea?
9 of the 12 care homes in Brightlingsea are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.