There are 7 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Braintree (including Earls Colne, Rayne and Silver End) listed on Docorix. 7 currently hold a CQC rating: 4 rated Good or Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 190 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Braintree, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 4 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 4 mental health care homes in Braintree by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Braintree Nursing Home
Good
CM7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2024.
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Poplars
Good
CM7
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2023.
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Colne House
Good
CO6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2022.
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Meadows
Good
CM77
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published May 2019.
Choosing mental health care homes in Braintree
These homes are registered by the CQC to support people living with mental health conditions. Ask how the home works with community mental health teams, how recovery and independence are encouraged, and how medication is managed. Placements are often arranged through a social worker or care coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions are there in Braintree?
Docorix lists 7 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Braintree, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Braintree are rated Good?
4 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Braintree Nursing Home, Colne House, Meadows and Poplars.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
