Heron Court

198 Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood CM13 3PN
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9.8 84 Reviews
  • Heron Court, Brentwood
Heron Court is a listed building full of charm and character. Its impressive front door waits to open you to welcome you into its warmth and friendliness. The gardens are lush and green and offer space to walk or sit quietly and enjoy the day and especially the warmth of summer.

Although not a modern building it provides all the comforts of home, good food, good company, and friendly staff. There are many activities and it is your choice of what you do each day but the team ensure there is always something. Your visit will give carers the opportunity to discuss how best they can meet your needs and the chance to find out those important things that make you the unique individual that you are. Trained staff are available 24 hours a day to ensure a stay at Heron Court is a wonderful experience.

Care Provided by Heron Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Carly Whipps (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (31)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Heron Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,380
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,380
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,530
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,530
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Heron Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


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9.8

Heron Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Heron Court has 84 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First time I have seen my father since early march due to the lockdown. I feel so relieved that he is in safe hands and being looked after by some lovely people.
Looking forward to when we can visit on a more frequent basis inside the home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so polite and helpful. My uncle is well looked after and happy and that is all we can ask for. Lovely gardens. Extremely happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved to Heron Court 2 months ago and has blossomed. She is always clean and happy. The staff are fantastic in all regards. I am so happy she is here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff are kind, courteous, caring and interested in both the residents and their families. Heron Court is small enough for all the staff to intimately know the residents and all of their likes, dislikes and quirks. The bedrooms are pleasantly furnished, and there is a patio and also pleasant
garden to sit in. There are more extensive grounds which could possibly be better used - but they are pleasant to look out on and aren't overlooked.
My elderly mother stayed at Heron Court for two week respite care in June 2019. She had a week, we had arranged for her to live there permanently. We are so pleased she made that decision, especially as now (May 2020) during the current Covid-19 crisis we know she is getting excellent care, attention and assistance is available 24/7.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was transferred to Heron Court from another home that did not meet her needs. The swiftness and professionalism of the management were excellent. My mother who has dementia, can be quite challenging, and they treated her with dignity and respect. My mother was originally placed in a room upstairs.
She is prone to walking and would get up throughout the night. Management was very quick to realise that a room on the ground floor would be in her best interest and detrimental to her wellbeing. She can go in and out of her room as she pleases. My mother has now settled, which pleases me greatly. She is unable to find words, but the staff are so very caring, they have got to know what her likes and dislikes are, and try to engage her as much as possible.
I am extremely pleased with their response to the COVID-19 situation in closing down the home to visitors before it was publicly announced. This, I believe, has saved lives. I have nothing but admiration for all the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my mother got was extremely amazing, she was looked after in the most graceful way, all of her needs were fulfilled. Unfortunately, my mother passed away, but the care and love the had shown was brilliant. Personally, the manager was so professional and caring when it came to her last days.
I would highly recommend this home and I was never disappointed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was cared for by Heron Court for six years, and I was always happy with the care. Sadly she passed away this week, but she was always treated with dignity.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mother was admitted to Heron Court, I found she got the best of care, in nice surroundings. The staff were very efficient, and she was extremely happy until she passed away. The manager was really supportive.
I thank you all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother came to Heron Court quite subdued and isolated, but since the staff have interacted with her, she has improved greatly getting up and joining in with activities and Church. She has been very comfortable.
I cannot praise the staff and the home greatly enough. I find the home superb.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Heron Court, I can only highly praise from the management to laundry lady (my husband's clothes are always fresh and clean) the meals look nice and appetising. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. I'm treated as a friend by all the staff and management. In my husband's words,
he is well spoilt and taken good care of.
I only ever see the staff being kind and caring to the residents, the home has a happy atmosphere, with everyone doing there best to keep it that way.
When people ask me about Heron Court, I'm only too happy to tell them how good the home is.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Father is very happy.
Staff are always on hand and make the family welcome.
Very clean.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for a better place for Dad, he is extremely happy here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After two very bad experiences elsewhere when he went into respite care - thankfully we found Heron Court. They have worked hard and haven't given up! The only thing which really upsets me is that the only room available at the time is upstairs. He has Alzheimer's and can't access it by himself - so
only really sleeps there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has not been lucky in previous homes. He has Alzheimer's, and this creates confusion and made him challenging. But the manager and her fantastic team took my dad under their wing, and he has improved since being there. As a family, we would love for him to be able to have a room on the ground
floor so we can make it his home - as the room he has it upstairs and he can not access it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad has been a resident at Heron Court for the past month and we can't fault the level of care he is receiving. The staff are all amazing and nothing is ever too much trouble for them! They make my Dad feel so special. Heron Court is so cosy and welcoming that it really is like home from home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Heron Court is a very comfortable home and the staff are always friendly. Mum receives good personal care, enjoys plenty of good food and is clearly happy and contented.
On my regular visits, I witness the staff working with the residents with genuine care and concern and great patience, which is often
necessary.
All in all, I feel that Mum is safe, in good hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care and support that our mother is receiving. She is happy there and settled, the staff are lovely and always have a word with her.
The only problem we have is the laundry which we have started doing ourselves. Her clothes were getting damaged (buttons torn off and cardigans,
jumpers stretched beyond wear).

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has not been here very long (six months) and has settled down.
He says the staff are very kind to him and he is comfortable at last!
I can't fault the management or staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My husband was sent to Heron Court following a period in hospital as he was considered in need of care.
Previously, I cared for him at home with domiciliary care support. He has found it difficult to settle but the manager has been wonderful in helping him to settle along with all her caring staff.
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problems we encountered have been promptly dealt with and the home offers a kind and friendly service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Food is always nicely presented and staff appear to be friendly and kind.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.813)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10 for Heron Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.813 for Heron Court is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.813

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Heron Court is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 May 2024

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (6)

Carly

Carly Whipps

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2002

I have worked at Heron Court since 2002, starting as a Kitchen Assistant, Care Team Leader, Administrator and now Home Manager. I enjoy my job and have a passion for helping people. Heron Court is a lovely place to work with our well trained friendly staff who have good relationships with all our residents. We are often complimented on our relaxed friendly atmosphere and how homely the feel is when visitors walk into the home.


Heron Court was built in 1892 so still has plenty of character and original features which all who visit appreciate. Thank you for taking the time to consider us, and please feel free to visit to have a look around!


Michelle

Michelle Tiganasu

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2008

I’m Michelle, and I have been with the team for 16 years, serving as the Deputy Manager. My passion lies in supporting service users every day, helping them feel valued and cared for. I take great pride in ensuring that the job is done properly, and I’m always happy to be with them, offering my support.


One of my key achievements has been learning about dementia and how to provide the best care for people affected by it. I hold both Level 2 and Level 3 NVQs, which have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to excel in my role.


I also love dressing up for all occasions and parties, no matter how I look—because if others are happy, that’s what matters most to me. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, travelling, and listening to music. These activities bring me joy and balance in my life.


Shannon

Shannon Whipps

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2013

I'm Shannon, Home Administrator at Heron Court.


With 11 years of experience as the Home Administrator at Heron Court, I am deeply passionate about creating a joyful and fulfilling environment for our residents. My greatest joy in life is seeing their smiles and ensuring they live their best lives. I hold a diploma in Knowledge of Policing and a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care, both of which have equipped me with a strong foundation to provide top-quality care.


I love adding a touch of fun to everyday life, often dressing up in fancy dress to make people laugh and brighten their day. I don't take myself too seriously and believe that laughter is one of life's best remedies. Outside of work, I am an avid car enthusiast and often spend my weekends driving in my pyjamas. Above all, I cherish time spent with my family and our dog, as they are the heart of my world.


Ariel

Ariel Da Costa

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Hi, I’m Ariel, and I’ve had the pleasure of being the Lifestyle Coordinator at Heron Court for the past five months. What I love most about my role is the opportunity to spend quality time with each resident and create personalised experiences that bring joy to their lives. I’m passionate about bringing a sense of fun and excitement to our community, and I’m never afraid to embrace my playful side. Whether it's being a clown or simply brightening someone’s day, I’m always ready to make a difference!


Artur

Artur Kwiatkowski

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2009

I am the cook at Heron Court, where I've proudly served for 15 years. What makes my role special to me is that it is not just a job but a true passion. I am deeply invested in every aspect of the industry—from the food itself to working alongside my talented kitchen team to the service provided by our dedicated servers. I hold a Level 3 Award in culinary skills, which has helped me refine my craft over the years. Having gained early experience by running my own Polish restaurant when I was younger, I’ve built a solid foundation in the culinary world. Outside of work, I enjoy watching science fiction films, classic Polish cinema, and various series, which offer a creative escape from the kitchen.


Constahtih Iuuah

Constahtih Iuuah Zorocliu

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2009

Hi, my name is Constahtih, and I have worked at Heron Court for 15 years. I enjoy helping everyone—whether it's ensuring that residents eat and drink well, are dressed nicely, or simply look their best.


One of my proudest achievements has been learning about dementia, and I also hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care.


When I hear music, I can't help but sing and dance along! In my spare time, I love fishing and travelling.