St Mary's Court Care Home

Deanery Hill, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5SR
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9.4 85 Reviews
  • St Mary's Court Care Home, Braintree
St Mary's Court is a 90-bedroom care home situated on a gated 8 acres of picturesque greenery in Braintree. With an award-winning chef and activity coordinator, each resident experiences exceptional dining service delights and captivating activity programmes.

The care home boasts a delightful BBQ pit, perfect for summer parties and events, a convenient onsite Minibus for outings and hosting the Joy Birds Dementia Friendly Club that fosters inclusivity and community engagement. Every day brings a new array of activities, complemented by the convenience of an onsite Café/Bistro and a dedicated Hairdresser, ensuring that residents feel happy and comfortable in their homes.

The care home exhibits a wonderful banquet hall perfect to celebrate special occasions, and quiet lounges, allowing residents and family members to relax and unwind. 8 friendly and beautiful peacocks also live on and roam the grounds.

With 10 passionate activities team at the helm, residents have the choice to partake in various engaging movie nights, quiz evenings, arts & crafts workshops, exercise classes and meaningful charity events. Conveniently located, amenities are just a short stroll away, allowing residents to enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle.

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Care Provided by St Mary's Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hazel Joseph (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 25+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (90)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Funding & Fees Guide for St Mary's Court Care Home

  • 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 £1,300 – £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,300
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,500

  • Respite Care Fees are subject to an assessment of individual needs.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact St Mary's Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Family and friends always receive a warm welcome. Please see website for visiting protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic.


  • Parking

  • There is on-site parking.


St Mary's Court Care Home Reviews (85)

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St Mary's Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Mary's Court Care Home has 85 reviews.

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Review from Joan G (Sister of Resident) published on 4 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was treated with such kindness, understanding, patience and care, I could not have wished for anymore during her very short stay. I will always be very grateful to St Mary's Court.

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Review from Sylvia E (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St. Mary's Court is a very friendly home and all the staff are caring and helpful. My Mother in Law always looks comfortable and clean when I visit and when she needs help with anything, the staff respond quickly and cheerfully. The doctor is always called if there are any health issues.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is a resident at St Mary's Court Care Home, she is well looked after by great staff who have her best interests at heart. Whenever my cousin or myself visit Beach Unit there is a very welcoming environment with lots of activities going on. I find the staff to be professional and friendly in
their dealings with residents and visitors.Her room is kept clean and tidy. The gardens are very pleasant and my mum enjoys sitting outside watching her grandchildren play when they visit. My cousin and I are very happy we found this home for my mum she is very happy here.

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Review from R K (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with the staff and the high level of care provided at this home.

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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We continue to be very happy with the care Mum receives at St Mary's Court Care Home. There is always a happy atmosphere from reception through to caring staff.


We love going to 'The Bistro' with Mum as this feels like we're going to the coffee shop like we used to. There have been four great events

since July on the grounds. The summer fete and seaside day were really good. So nice to see so many residents and their families enjoying it. The catering especially the fish and chips were superb.

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Review from Gwen P (Sister of Resident) published on 15 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Mary's Court Care Home has Care with a capital 'C'.


An amazing team of people who work with love and compassion not only to the residents but their families also. My sister has been at St Mary's Court Care Home three and a half years. In that time she has enjoyed so many of the activities that

provided a real home from home that St Mary's Court Care Home provides.

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Review from Marlene G (Sister of Resident) published on 11 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care and the loving environment my sister receives.
The staff are open and honest about her well being.
Always informed if there is any change in my sister's condition.
Could not wish for a better care home regarding my sister.

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Review from Jim K (Nephew of Resident) published on 9 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt was admitted to St Mary's Court in May 2017 after her daughter and myself had visited several care homes. Our choice of St Mary's proved to be a good one. I cannot speak too highly of the home. It is set in lovely grounds where residents can walk and the home is spotlessly clean. The staff are
friendly and very caring and always ready to speak with relatives. My aunt loves the food and enjoys the many activities which that the home arranges including weekly bus outings. Residents' own rooms are lovely and have en-suite showers. All residents are very safe and both her daughter and myself are very happy with all aspects of her care.

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Review from S B (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From entering the building you are made to feel welcome. The unit Oak in which my aunt is superb in all ways. The staff are caring observant, helpful and always on hand to look after their charges. My aunt has settled well and looks 100% better than when she arrived. Everything she needs or wants is
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Review from Irene H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 13 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The routine suits me fine everyone so kind and considerate. Food is lovely, could not grumble about it.

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Review from Jane G (Wife of Resident) published on 11 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband is safe and given a very high standard of care. Staff are kind to him and know him as a person not just as someone needing care, they see past his current problems to the man I know. His medication is always given on time which is essential to control his Parkinson's disease. He has a very
nice room which is always kept clean, his laundry is always returned promptly. He enjoys meals at St Marys, served by staff who are friendly and know people's preferences, and there is always a carer to give help when needed. If he has not been able to eat at meal times alternatives have been found later, and we both enjoy visiting the bistro for coffee. The grounds are lovely and well cared for and our grandchildren are happy to visit and like to play with Grandad watching. The activity staff are brilliant and ensure people are able to join in. We have lived with Parkinson's for 11 years but this last year at St Mary's Court Care Home has been the easiest for us both and I am very grateful.

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Review from Anita S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the very first interview, I felt happy for my father's care. Time was taken to get to know his likes, his interests, where he worked and his family. On walking in St Mary's Court Care Home, all the staff say hello and are very friendly. It is spotlessly clean and no smell of 'wee' anywhere. My
father is thriving under their peaceful, tender care. I am really happy we found this care home.

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Review from Mandy S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Totally professional from initial contact regarding emergency respite needed for my dad to his admission within one day. All staff are very friendly, welcoming and understanding showing my dad respect and dignity. The fragrant smell, as you enter the house, continues through the building and nothing
is unpleasant about it.

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Review from Shirley T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been here just over a week. It was a massive decision to move her to a care home but she has settled in so well. The staff (all staff) from manager, carers, cleaners etc have been so kind. They have encouraged her to join in all the activities.

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Review from Brian B (Husband of Resident) published on 26 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in St Mary's Court Care Home for two months during which time the care has been excellent. All the staff at every level are totally dedicated. Having had a very severe stroke my wife needs complete nursing care. Every day when I visit her she is always being well cared for and there
is always a really homely atmosphere in Cedar Unit whatever time of day I visit.

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Review from Marian O (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful care at St Mary's. The staff are fantastic and so caring. As close to a 'home from home' as there is!

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Review from Eunice G (Wife of Resident) published on 10 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care which my husband is receiving at St Mary's Court. Also, the range of activities provided cater for individual needs.

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Review from Patricia A (Sister of Resident) published on 26 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found St. Mary's to be excellent for my brother. He has much improved in his well being and personal hygiene, which concerned us. I have seen him slowly becoming more aware and interacting with us. The facilities are very good and rooms are spacious, yet retain a homely feel. Everywhere is spotlessly
clean and lots of staff around who are always willing to help and chat about resident. There are lots of outings and in-house activities to keep residents active and stimulated.

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Review from Pat M (Brother of Resident) published on 1 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home, wonderful staff who look after my brother to the very best. The accommodation is excellent and always clean and inviting. We cannot thank the staff enough especially to the team on ASH. We feel my brother is settled at St Mary's and as it stands we wouldn't want him to be anywhere
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Review from Sylvie (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My parents have been treated with care and respect, they have found friends.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.389)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10 for St Mary's Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.445 for St Mary's Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (13 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 218 Ratings = 4.445

  • 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 4.944 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Mary's Court Care Home is based on 17 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 90 registered maximum number of service users is 18. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.944

  • 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.

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posted 13 Mar 2025

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