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Care homes in Buckhurst Hill offering sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care is offered by 6 of the 17 care homes in Buckhurst Hill, with 153 beds between them, operated by 4 separate providers. Certitude Trading Limited runs the most, with 3. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 83% for sensory impairment care across England). We estimate typical fees in Buckhurst Hill at about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,860 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home was rated Good on 29 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 2 provide nursing care.
- Whatever your savings, Essex council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 5 of the 6 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
Citation: "Care homes in Buckhurst Hill offering sensory impairment care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6registered care homes
- 83%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2offer dementia support
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 17
- Elderly care · 16
- Residential care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Physical disability care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 4
- Nursing care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home | Sep 2026 | 36 | No | |
| 2 | Heathlands Care Home | Aug 2025 | 84 | Yes | |
| 3 | Green Lodge | Oct 2018 | 9 | Yes | |
| 4 | Woodford Court | May 2019 | 12 | No | |
| 5 | 83 Glengall Road | Apr 2020 | 7 | No | |
| 6 | Blueberry Close | Nov 2023 | 5 | No |
The full list for sensory impairment care in Buckhurst Hill: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Sensory impairment care in Buckhurst Hill: what the data shows
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 6 of the 17 care homes in Buckhurst Hill, or 35%. England-wide, 83% of care homes registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 83% (in line with England, 11 points below the 94% for all care homes in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated care homes are St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home, Heathlands Care Home and Green Lodge. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2018. Newest: September 2026. Together they hold 153 registered beds, and nursing care at 2.
Across Essex, 129 care homes are registered for sensory impairment care, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 35% here, 32% across Essex.
In the East of England, residential care typically costs about £1,455 a week and nursing care about £1,685. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Essex as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill | – | 6 | 5 |
| Chigwell | 1.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Waltham Forest | 3.5 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Redbridge | 3.8 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Waltham Abbey | 4.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Waltham Cross | 5.1 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Enfield | 5.3 mi | 11 | 7 |
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Buckhurst Hill
Which Buckhurst Hill care homes provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 6 of Buckhurst Hill's 17 care homes offering sensory impairment care. Well-rated choices include St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home, Heathlands Care Home and Green Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Buckhurst Hill have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What are typical care home prices in Buckhurst Hill?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Essex council pay for a care home?
It may. Essex council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Essex council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Buckhurst Hill?
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, 2 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Buckhurst Hill compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Chigwell (1.8 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Loughton (1.8 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Waltham Forest (3.5 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Buckhurst Hill itself has 6, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care near Buckhurst Hill
- Sensory impairment care in Chigwell 1.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Loughton 1.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Waltham Forest 3.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Redbridge 3.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Waltham Abbey 4.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Waltham Cross 5.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Enfield 5.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Epping 5.9 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.