Seton Care Home

The Marillac, Eagle Way, Great Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3BL

01277227824

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

9 May 2019

Provider

The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul CIO

Beds

11 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 35 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 2 are lower.

29 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 25 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2015
GoodJul 2016
GoodMay 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul CIO, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Seton Care Home

Seton Care Home is a small residential facility in Great Warley, near Brentwood, Essex, providing care for older people. With 11 beds, it offers a more intimate setting than larger care homes. The home is located on Eagle Way and is run by The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul CIO, a charitable organisation with a long history of care provision.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in May 2019. As a residential care home, it provides personal care and support to help residents maintain independence and quality of life. The smaller size means residents may benefit from a closer-knit community environment where staff can develop strong relationships with those in their care.

Specialist Care

Older people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Seton Care Home, 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 Seton Care Home, 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 Seton Care 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