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Care homes in Chelmsford offering care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 14 of the 18 care homes in Chelmsford, with 923 beds between them. Among the 10 with a CQC rating, 70% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for care for adults under 65 across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Chelmsford come to about £1,480 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Lyons Court Residential Care Home was rated Good on 14 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 7 of the 10 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 4 are not rated yet.
- 9 list dementia as a specialism, and 6 provide nursing.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Care homes in Chelmsford offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 14care homes registered with CQC
- 70%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 9are registered for dementia
- 4with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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 | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor Lodge | Jan 2025 | 120 | Yes | |
| 2 | Lyons Court Residential Care Home | Oct 2026 | 26 | No | |
| 3 | Madelayne Court | Jun 2024 | 112 | No | |
| 4 | Agility Care | Aug 2023 | 5 | No | |
| 5 | 24a Corporation Road | Mar 2020 | 8 | No | |
| 6 | The Lawns Care Home | Dec 2019 | 52 | Yes | |
| 7 | Cherry Wood Grange Care Home | Nov 2020 | 66 | Yes | |
| 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 | Manor Lodge | Not yet rated | – | 120 | Yes |
| 12 | Admirals Reach Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 158 | Yes |
| 13 | Daniel Kirby House | Not yet rated | – | 6 | No |
| 14 | Broomfield Village Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 137 | Yes |
Every care home in Chelmsford registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Care for adults under 65 in Chelmsford: what the data shows
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 14 of the 18 care homes in Chelmsford, or 78%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 70%, 9 points below the town-wide 79% and below the 82% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated care homes for care for adults under 65 are Manor Lodge, Lyons Court Residential Care Home and Madelayne Court. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2019 and the newest from October 2026. Between them they have 923 registered beds; 6 also provide nursing care. Not yet rated: 4. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 274 care homes in Essex list care for adults under 65, and 83% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 78% of care homes list care for adults under 65, compared with 69% across Essex.
Care homes in the East of England typically charge about £1,455 a week for residential care and £1,685 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask care homes about care for adults under 65
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How are health appointments supported?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | – | 14 | 7 |
| Hatfield Peverel | 5.4 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Witham | 7.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Runwell | 8.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Maldon | 8.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Great Notley | 8.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Wickford | 9.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
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Care for adults under 65 in Chelmsford: your questions answered
Which Chelmsford care homes provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 14 of Chelmsford's 18 care homes offering care for adults under 65. Top-rated names here include Manor Lodge, Lyons Court Residential Care Home and Madelayne Court.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Chelmsford have?
Of the 10 that have been rated, 7 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 4. 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, 4 of the 14 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 6 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Chelmsford compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Hatfield Peverel (5.4 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Witham (7.8 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Runwell (8.0 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Chelmsford itself has 14, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Hatfield Peverel 5.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Witham 7.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Runwell 8.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Billericay 8.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Maldon 8.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Great Notley 8.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wickford 9.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Braintree 10.5 mi
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