Boucherne Limited

30 Holloway Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4SQ

01621855429

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 March 2021

Provider

Boucherne Ltd

Beds

24 beds

About Boucherne Limited

Boucherne Limited is a residential care home in Essex, providing care for older people. Further detail on the findings of the most recent CQC inspection is set out below.

The service provides residential care for up to 24 older people, with 18 residents living there at the time of inspection. People's wellbeing is supported through good contact with family and friends, with visits contributing positively to residents' mental health. Clear arrangements are in place at the building's entrance and other key areas to minimise infection risk, and staff have received training on infection prevention and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 April 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Secure GardenGardenWiFiActivities ProgrammeHairdresserParkingDining RoomCommunal Lounge

Photographs of the home

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM9 4SQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 March 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 27 April 2017: Good
CaringPublished 27 April 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 27 April 2017: Good
Well-ledPublished 27 April 2017: Good

Read Boucherne Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Boucherne Limited, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Boucherne Limited, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Boucherne Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees