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Croft House Care Home

Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HR · View on map

Nursing CarePhysical disabilities
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective GoodCaring GoodResponsive GoodWell-led Good

Report published 16 April 2026

Beds
38
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2010

Croft House Care Home

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Overview

Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 16 April 2026

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-ledGood

“Date of assessment: 03 March 2026 to 27 March 2026”

“Croft House Care Home is a residential care home providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care with capacity for up to 35 people. There were 31 people living at Croft House Care Home at the time of our inspection. The service provides care to older people. This was a fully comprehensive inspection, and we looked at all 5 key questions.”

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“The provider had robust governance systems in place which helped to ensure people’s safety and wellbeing was maintained. These systems helped to drive improvement and reduce the recurrence of some incidents. Risks to people’s health, safety and wellbeing were assessed and routinely reviewed.”

“Staff were kind, caring and promoted people’s dignity and independence. The provider promoted a person-centred culture.”

“The environment was clean and well maintained. Equipment was serviced regularly and environmental checks were completed to ensure the safety of the service. People received their medications as prescribed.”

“Staff told us they felt supported and able to raise any concerns with the management team. Recruitment processes were managed safely. The registered manager was responsive to feedback throughout the assessment.”

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REPORT PUBLISHED 16 APRIL 2026 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-126434150 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

15 Nov 2010

Registered with CQC

Croft House Care Home entered the official register.

16 April 2026

Rated Good overall

Report published 16 April 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 5 February 2021, not rated

Inspected 31 August 2017, rated Good

Inspected 12 November 2014, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered15 November 2010
Registered managerMiss Melanie Jayne Kemsley
Council areaNorth West Essex
Integrated care boardNHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults, Younger Adults

Location

Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HROpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Croft House Care Home registered for?

Croft House Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Nursing Care. Listed specialisms include Physical disabilities.

How many Rooms does Croft House Care Home have?

There are 38 Single Rooms.

What is Croft House Care Home's CQC rating?

Croft House Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 16 April 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434150.

How many beds does Croft House Care Home have?

Croft House Care Home is registered for 38 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Croft House Care Home?

The registered manager is Miss Melanie Jayne Kemsley.

When was Croft House Care Home last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Croft House Care Home on 16 April 2026.

Where is Croft House Care Home located?

Croft House Care Home is located in Great Dunmow, United Kingdom.

When did Croft House Care Home register with CQC?

Croft House Care Home first registered on 15 November 2010.

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