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Care homes in Chelmsford offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 11 of the 18 care homes in Chelmsford, with 325 beds between them. Among the 10 with a CQC rating, 70% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). Typical fees in Chelmsford come to about £1,460 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Lyons Court Residential Care Home was rated Good on 14 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
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- Among the 10 rated care homes, 7 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
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Citation: "Care homes in Chelmsford offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 11care homes on the CQC register
- 70%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 5offer dementia support
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers residential care in Chelmsford
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 18
- Elderly care · 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Physical disability care · 13
- Dementia care · 11
- Residential care · 11
- Learning disability care · 8
- Nursing care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Mental health care · 4
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyons Court Residential Care Home | Oct 2026 | 26 | No | |
| 2 | Madelayne Court | Jun 2024 | 112 | No | |
| 3 | Agility Care | Aug 2023 | 5 | No | |
| 4 | 24a Corporation Road | Mar 2020 | 8 | No | |
| 5 | Chignal House | Aug 2019 | 4 | No | |
| 6 | Bridgemarsh Residential Home | Apr 2020 | 24 | No | |
| 7 | Ayletts House | Mar 2019 | 27 | No | |
| 8 | Southborough Care Home | Mar 2025 | 12 | No | |
| 9 | Greenwood Court Care and Nursing Home | Nov 2024 | 64 | No | |
| 10 | Moulsham Home | Jul 2024 | 37 | No | |
| 11 | Daniel Kirby House | Not yet rated | – | 6 | No |
Every care home in Chelmsford registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Residential care in Chelmsford: what the data shows
CQC lists residential care for 11 of the 18 care homes in Chelmsford, or 61%. Of those rated, 70% are Good or Outstanding: 9 points below the 79% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Lyons Court Residential Care Home, Madelayne Court and Agility Care lead the list for residential care. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2019 and the newest from October 2026. Together they hold 325 registered beds. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Essex as a whole has 315 care homes registered for residential care; 84% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 61% of care homes list residential care, compared with 79% 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. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Questions to ask care homes 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?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | – | 11 | 7 |
| Hatfield Peverel | 5.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Witham | 7.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Runwell | 8.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Maldon | 8.4 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Wickford | 9.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Braintree | 10.5 mi | 10 | 8 |
Council support
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Common questions about residential care in Chelmsford
Which Chelmsford care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 11 of Chelmsford's 18 care homes offering residential care. Well-rated choices include Lyons Court Residential Care Home, Madelayne Court and Agility Care.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Chelmsford have?
Of the 10 that have been rated, 7 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical care home prices in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford?
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, 3 of the 11 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 7 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Chelmsford compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Hatfield Peverel (5.4 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Witham (7.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Runwell (8.0 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Chelmsford itself has 11, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.