Bridgemarsh Residential Home

184 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7AJ

01245440858

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 February 2021

Provider

Essex County Council

Beds

24 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementOct 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
GoodApr 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Essex County Council, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bridgemarsh Residential Home

Bridgemarsh Residential Home is a residential care home in Essex, providing care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex or physical health needs. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Bridgemarsh provides residential care and accommodation for up to 24 adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex or physical health needs. At the time of inspection, 20 people were using the service.

During an outbreak, the home prioritised consistency in staffing to support residents, ensuring familiar staff members continued their care roles when possible. A temporary manager implemented a deep clean and de-clutter programme to help minimise infection spread, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 April 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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 · CM1 7AJ

Registered care categories

Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 30 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bridgemarsh Residential Home'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 Bridgemarsh Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bridgemarsh Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bridgemarsh Residential Home'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