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Blackthorns
21-29 Dooley Road, Halstead, CO9 1JW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Blackthorns was rated
Rating published 27/03/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 62 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01787 320680Care home's own number
- Runwood HomesOperator
- 16th December 2010Registered since
- Runwood Homes Limited, SS7 2QLRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Blackthorns
Blackthorns is a Care Home for Residential, Dementia and Respite care, located in Halstead, Essex.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Blackthorns been given by the regulator?
Blackthorns holds an overall CQC rating of "Good", last assessed in March 2023.
What types of care does Blackthorns provide?
The care types on offer at Blackthorns include Residential, Dementia and Respite.
How many rooms does Blackthorns have?
Blackthorns has 62 rooms.
How much does Blackthorns cost?
Prices for Blackthorns start from £1,000.00 per week.
Who owns Blackthorns?
Blackthorns is run by Runwood Homes.
Does Blackthorns provide Residential care?
Yes. Blackthorns does offer Residential care.
Does Blackthorns offer Respite care?
Respite care is one of the care types Blackthorns offers.
Does Blackthorns provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the care types Blackthorns offers.
What Local Authority does Blackthorns come under?
The relevant local authority for Blackthorns is Essex.
Does Blackthorns accept local authority clients?
Blackthorns accepts Local Authority clients.
Does Blackthorns accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
Blackthorns accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Who is the manager at Blackthorns?
The registered manager at Blackthorns is Jo Robbin Coker.