Boars Tye House Residential Home
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20 Boars Tye Road
Silver End
Witham
Essex
CM8 3QA
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,350.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Ryan Hering-Wicks is Manager at Boars Tye House Residential Home.
Ryan brings strong leadership, compassion, and a forward‑thinking approach to the home’s care culture. With many years of experience in social care, Ryan is known for his commitment to high‑quality, person‑centred support and for creating a positive, empowering environment for both residents and staff. His leadership has been recognised not only through the home’s strong reputation but also through his innovative work in improving staff development—most notably transforming traditional supervision sessions into meaningful “My Vision” conversations that help staff grow in confidence and skill. Ryan’s dedication, warmth, and focus on continuous improvement make him a highly respected figure within Boars Tye and the wider care community.
At Boars Tye House, we understand that choosing a care home is one of life’s most important decisions. Located in Silver End, just minutes from Braintree, we offer high-quality residential, dementia, respite and palliative care in a safe, welcoming environment.
Our experienced team provides personalised support tailored to each resident’s needs, ensuring comfort, dignity and reassurance for families across Braintree and surrounding areas.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Boars Tye takes a proactive and caring approach to safety, creating an environment where both residents and staff feel protected and supported. The home maintains strong infection‑control practices, with regular cleaning routines, proper use of PPE, and clear hygiene procedures that help prevent illness. Staff are well‑trained in safeguarding, emergency response, and safe care practices, ensuring they can confidently meet residents’ needs while looking after their own wellbeing. Medicines are stored and administered safely, with frequent checks to keep everything accurate and secure. The building itself is kept in good condition through ongoing safety audits, equipment maintenance, and thoughtful design that reduces risks such as falls. Above all, the team works closely with residents, getting to know them as individuals so they can spot concerns early and respond quickly. Together, these measures create a safe, warm, and well‑managed home where people can live and work with peace of mind. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Our communal areas are warm and welcoming – ideal for relaxing with a book, chatting with visitors, or joining in group activities and entertainment from visiting performers. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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At Boars Tye House, we understand the importance of feeling safe, secure, and at home. Our accommodation is designed to provide both comfort and independence, with personalised spaces and thoughtful touches throughout. Each room is a private sanctuary where residents can relax, rest, and feel truly at ease. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 27 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Boars Tye House, we believe every day should offer moments of joy, purpose, and connection. Our activities programme is designed to engage the body, stimulate the mind, and bring smiles to the faces of all our residents – whether they live with dementia or not. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you compost? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Boars Tye House. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
20 Boars Tye Road
Silver End
Witham
Essex
CM8 3QA
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 6th July 2022 |
| Last rated | 20th August 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 23rd April 2013 |
| Service Provider | Boars Tye Residential Home Ltd, CM8 3QA |
Boars Tye House Residential Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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