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Care homes in Waltham Abbey offering elderly care
7 out of 9 care homes in Waltham Abbey are registered for elderly care, holding 409 beds in total. Of the 6 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, next to 81% for elderly care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Waltham Abbey: about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 5 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 3 provide nursing care.
- Among the 6 rated care homes, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
Citation: "Care homes in Waltham Abbey offering elderly care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7registered care homes
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Elderly care in Waltham Abbey: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Residential care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey Lane Care Home | Mar 2022 | 41 | No | |
| 2 | Ashbrook Court Care Home | Jun 2023 | 70 | Yes | |
| 3 | 138-138a Mason Way | Aug 2018 | 8 | No | |
| 4 | 1 Sewardstone Close | Apr 2020 | 29 | Yes | |
| 5 | Tallis House | Sep 2022 | 101 | No | |
| 6 | Paternoster House | Sep 2021 | 94 | Yes | |
| 7 | Kinglea Court | Not yet rated | – | 66 | No |
The full list for elderly care in Waltham Abbey: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Waltham Abbey by the numbers
CQC lists elderly care for 7 of the 9 care homes in Waltham Abbey, or 78%. 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 8 points below the 75% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Honey Lane Care Home, Ashbrook Court Care Home and 138-138a Mason Way. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2018. Newest: June 2023. Between them they have 409 registered beds, and 3 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 292 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 78% here, 73% across Essex.
Typical weekly fees in the East of England: about £1,455 residential, £1,685 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Abbey | – | 7 | 4 |
| Waltham Cross | 1.7 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Cheshunt | 3.2 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Loughton | 3.6 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 4.3 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Epping | 4.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Hoddesdon | 4.9 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Free care cost report for Waltham Abbey
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about elderly care in Waltham Abbey
Which Waltham Abbey care homes provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 7 of Waltham Abbey's 9 care homes offering elderly care. Top-rated names here include Honey Lane Care Home, Ashbrook Court Care Home and 138-138a Mason Way.
How are care homes in Waltham Abbey rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 4 (67%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Waltham Abbey?
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.
Can Essex council help 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.
How can I pick between care homes in Waltham Abbey?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 6 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Waltham Abbey?
Waltham Abbey has 7, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Waltham Cross (1.7 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Cheshunt (3.2 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Loughton (3.6 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Waltham Cross 1.7 mi
- Elderly care in Cheshunt 3.2 mi
- Elderly care in Loughton 3.6 mi
- Elderly care in Buckhurst Hill 4.3 mi
- Elderly care in Epping 4.4 mi
- Elderly care in Hoddesdon 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in Enfield 5.0 mi
- Elderly care in Chigwell 5.8 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.