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Care homes in Maldon offering dementia care
7 of the 8 care homes in Maldon offer dementia care and 243 registered beds. 86% of the 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 80% for dementia care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay in Maldon about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was The Lodge, rated Good on 11 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
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- CQC rates 6 of the 7 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
Citation: "Care homes in Maldon offering dementia care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7care homes on the CQC register
- 86%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering dementia care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Residential care · 7
- Physical disability care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peters Court | Jan 2026 | 24 | Yes | |
| 2 | Hailey House | Jan 2025 | 20 | No | |
| 3 | The Lodge | Jun 2026 | 25 | No | |
| 4 | Longfield Care Home | Dec 2023 | 40 | No | |
| 5 | Firstlings | Oct 2019 | 32 | No | |
| 6 | Totham Lodge Home for the Elderly | Nov 2018 | 28 | No | |
| 7 | Brewster House | Jun 2024 | 74 | No |
The full list for dementia care in Maldon: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How dementia care in Maldon compares
CQC lists dementia care for 7 of the 8 care homes in Maldon, or 88%. 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 88% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: St Peters Court, Hailey House and The Lodge. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: June 2026. Between them they have 243 registered beds, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Essex as a whole has 213 care homes registered for dementia care; 78% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 88% here, 53% across Essex.
Standard residential care in the East of England averages about £1,455 a week. Dementia care costs more: about £1,500 residential, or £1,685 with nursing. Where these figures come from.
Dementia care: what it means
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Essex as a whole. Glossary: Dementia care.
Nearby towns: dementia care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon | – | 7 | 6 |
| Hatfield Peverel | 4.9 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Witham | 5.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Chelmsford | 8.4 mi | 11 | 5 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 8.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Rochford | 9.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Runwell | 9.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Maldon
Which Maldon care homes provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 7 of Maldon's 8 care homes offering dementia care. Top-rated names here include St Peters Court, Hailey House and The Lodge.
How does CQC rate care homes in Maldon?
6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 7 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What does a care home cost in Maldon?
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.
Does Essex council fund 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.
How do I choose between care homes in Maldon?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 7 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Maldon?
In Maldon there are 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Hatfield Peverel (4.9 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Witham (5.4 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Tiptree (6.6 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Hatfield Peverel 4.9 mi
- Dementia care in Witham 5.4 mi
- Dementia care in Tiptree 6.6 mi
- Dementia care in Chelmsford 8.4 mi
- Dementia care in Burnham-on-Crouch 8.7 mi
- Dementia care in Rochford 9.8 mi
- Dementia care in Runwell 9.8 mi
- Dementia care in Rayleigh 10.1 mi
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