Care homes · Essex · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Harlow
The 5 care homes in Harlow with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 6 care homes in Harlow, 5 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 Harlow", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 5 best rated care homes in Harlow
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaftesbury Keefield | Good | Dec 2023 | |
| 2 | Ashlyn Care Home | Good | Dec 2023 | Dementia |
| 3 | Alexandra House - Harlow | Good | Jul 2023 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 4 | Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory | Good | Feb 2020 | |
| 5 | Tye Green Lodge | Good | Jan 2018 | Dementia, Physical disability |
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 5
Shaftesbury Keefield
What inspectors found: The service provides support to people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Ashlyn Care Home
What inspectors found: People and their representatives were positive about the support provided by staff and the culture of the service.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Alexandra House - Harlow
What inspectors found: Risks to people's safety had been assessed and there was guidance in place for staff to mitigate the risks.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Shaftesbury Netteswell Rectory
What inspectors found: Staff had received training for safeguarding and this was updated regularly.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Tye Green Lodge
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 23 November 2017and was unannounced.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Harlow
What is the best rated care home in Harlow?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Shaftesbury Keefield, Ashlyn Care Home, Alexandra House - Harlow. 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 Harlow?
5 of the 6 care homes in Harlow are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.