Care homes · Essex · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Waltham Abbey
The 6 care homes in Waltham Abbey with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 9 care homes in Waltham Abbey, 6 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 Waltham Abbey", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 6 best rated care homes in Waltham Abbey
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willowcroft | Good | Dec 2023 | |
| 2 | Ashbrook Court Care Home | Good | Jun 2023 | Dementia, Nursing care |
| 3 | Willow Court | Good | Oct 2022 | Physical disability |
| 4 | Honey Lane Care Home | Good | Mar 2022 | Dementia |
| 5 | 1 Sewardstone Close | Good | Apr 2020 | Nursing care |
| 6 | 138-138a Mason Way | Good | Aug 2018 | 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 6
Willowcroft
What inspectors found: People's experience of the service and what we found: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported…
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Ashbrook Court Care Home
What inspectors found: Suitable arrangements were in place to keep people safe.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Willow Court
What inspectors found: Right Support: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible…
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Honey Lane Care Home
What inspectors found: Staff had received training for safeguarding, and this was updated regularly.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
1 Sewardstone Close
What inspectors found: People told us they were safe and no concerns were raised about people's safety and wellbeing.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
138-138a Mason Way
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Waltham Abbey
What is the best rated care home in Waltham Abbey?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Willowcroft, Ashbrook Court Care Home, Willow Court. 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 Waltham Abbey?
6 of the 9 care homes in Waltham Abbey are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.