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Care homes in Lawford offering care for adults under 65

Of the 3 care homes in Lawford, 3 offer care for adults under 65, 162 beds in all; 2 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Mr M J Volf & Mrs J L Volf (2). Typical fees in Lawford come to about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.

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In short

  • Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • Among the 2 rated care homes, 2 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 1 is not yet rated.
  • Rating changes in Essex are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration.

To cite: "Care homes in Lawford offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 3CQC-registered care homes
  • 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
  • 2list dementia as a specialism
  • 0rated or inspected within two years

Care for adults under 65 in Lawford: providers ranked

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#HomeRatingRatedBedsNursing care
1Mistley ManorGoodJan 201984No
2Acorn VillageGoodNov 201860No
3Bradfield ManorNot yet rated–18No

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Care for adults under 65 in Lawford: ratings, size and cost

100% of Lawford's care homes (3 of 3) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 82% for care homes registered for care for adults under 65 across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Mistley Manor and Acorn Village. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: January 2019. Registered beds across these homes: 162. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Essex has 274 care homes registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 100% here, 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. Our cost method.

What to expect from care for adults under 65

Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.

Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65

  1. How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
  2. How do you plan for more independence over time?
  3. Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
  4. How are health appointments supported?
  5. How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?

Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex.

Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Lawford–32
Wivenhoe6.7 mi76
Colchester7.4 mi3424
Hadleigh8.3 mi44
Berechurch8.3 mi42
Brightlingsea8.9 mi86
Ipswich9.0 mi2216

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Where can I find care for adults under 65 in a care home in Lawford?

Of the 3 CQC-registered care homes in Lawford, 3 offer care for adults under 65 (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Mistley Manor and Acorn Village.

Are care homes in Lawford well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

How much does a care home cost in Lawford?

Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Essex council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Essex council.

How should I compare care homes in Lawford?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 2 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Lawford for care for adults under 65?

Counting care for adults under 65: Lawford 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Wivenhoe (6.7 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Colchester (7.4 miles): 34, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.

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