Glendale Residential Care Home Felsted
Address: 14 Station Road, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3HB
Provider: Glendale Residential Care Home Limited
CQC Overall Rating: Good (latest inspection on 26 April 2021, report published 6 May 2021; monitoring review on 6 July 2023 upheld this rating) carehome.co.uk+9Care Quality Commission+9glendaleresidential.co.uk+9
Accommodation & Facilities
- A small, purpose-built home for up to 20 residents, featuring 20 single rooms (19 of which are en-suite), with allowances for residents to bring personal furniture. Family or friends may stay overnight when needed HousingCare.
- Nestled in the picturesque village of Felsted, the home offers easy access to local shops and amenities, a lift, garden and patio area, and on-site free parking for visitors nhs.uk+8glendaleresidential.co.uk+8carehome.co.uk+8.
- The garden and patio provide beautiful spaces for outdoor enjoyment, and the home’s compact size lends a comforting, personal feel.
Care Services Offered
- Glendale provides a broad spectrum of care tailored to a variety of needs, including:
- Residential care, Dementia care, Respite care, Palliative / End-of-life care, Convalescent care, and support for complex conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke, COPD, ABI, mental health, obesity, and more Lottie+8carehome.co.uk+8glendaleresidential.co.uk+8.
- The home supports both older adults (65+) and younger adults, accommodating those with dementia, physical or sensory impairments Care Quality Commission+9Care Choices+9Lottie+9.
Inspection & Oversight
- CQC awarded Good in all five domains—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well‑led. The 2023 monitoring review reaffirmed that there was no need to reassess the rating carehome.co.uk+3Care Quality Commission+3Lottie+3.
Resident & Family Feedback
- The home receives stellar reviews and is described as a “lovely, little home‑from‑home” with caring, approachable staff and excellent food and activities glendaleresidential.co.uk+2glendaleresidential.co.uk+2.
- On Carehome.co.uk, Glendale holds an outstanding Review Score of 10/10, based on 21 reviews over the past two years—highlighting exceptional experiences across care, staff attentiveness, atmosphere, and quality of life carehome.co.uk+2glendaleresidential.co.uk+2.
- The website emphasizes personal, person-centred care delivered with dignity, respect, and warmth, backed by long-time owner-led consistency HousingCare+7glendaleresidential.co.uk+7glendaleresidential.co.uk+7.
Lifestyle & Activities
- Glendale’s activities are rich and engaging, featuring:
- Daily group and one-to-one activities like bingo, quizzes, flower arranging, arts & crafts, cake decorating, and baking
- “Tasty Tuesday” lunches at the local church, seasonal events like “party in the car park,” live music, outings via minibus, pet therapy, and school visits—where children read and sing with residents glendaleresidential.co.uk+3glendaleresidential.co.uk+3carehome.co.uk+3.
- Holistic support includes regular GP and district nurse visits, chiropody every 6 weeks, reflexology every 4 weeks, and prompt access to other professionals like dieticians and therapists Care Quality Commission+3glendaleresidential.co.uk+3glendaleresidential.co.uk+3.
Location & Access
- Situated in Felsted, a charming Essex village with 3,000+ residents, Glendale benefits from pastoral surroundings and quick proximity to Great Dunmow, Chelmsford, and Braintree Lottie+9Wikipedia+9glendaleresidential.co.uk+9.
Summary
Why choose Glendale Residential Care Home Felsted?
Glendale stands out as a high-quality, small-scale care home delivering deeply personalised, person-centred support. It combines excellent CQC ratings with heartfelt community testimonials and a rich, varied lifestyle programme—all within a comfortable, intimate setting in Felsted.
Ideal for families seeking compassionate residential or dementia care in a homely, community-focused environment—especially in a boutique care home that feels like home.
