Your guide to the best care homes around Southend-on-Sea.
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Southend-on-Sea offers coastal calm and first-rate support for older adults. Not only are many of this city’s care homes supported by Southend University Hospital and local GP surgeries and pharmacies, ensuring regular access to everyday healthcare, but they also take advantage of the popular seafront promenade, where residents can enjoy an ice cream, watch the waves, or simply sit with family in the fresh air.
Care homes in Southend cater to a wide range of needs on a permanent or temporary basis, including residential care for everyday support with tasks like using the bathroom and getting dressed, specialist dementia care, and nursing care for those living with complex care needs. Some of these homes, such as Whittingham House, which is near the centre of Southend, are packed with state-of-the-art facilities. Our favourites include hair and beauty salons, bright and airy dining spaces, activity rooms, areas for peace and relaxation, and idyllic secure gardens.
Another popular option is Milton House, which has a ‘Good’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating. In fact, all homes listed on Lottie are CQC-regulated and reviewed by our in-house Care Experts, who have professional experience in adult social care. They assess homes based on the experiences of residents across facilities, how personalised care is, and more.
Whether you're planning ahead or are urgently searching for care, our free platform helps you compare care homes in Southend based on your needs - cost, care type, location, and features - so you can make a well-informed decision. If you aren’t sure where to begin, then don’t worry, our Care Experts provide a completely free concierge service, where they’ll answer your questions relating to care types, funding support, and more. They’ll also send you a personalised shortlist of care homes in Southend matching your requirements.
Admiral Court - This home has an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating - the highest available - which is a testament to the amazing lifestyles residents enjoy here. You or your loved one will receive first-class care in luxurious surroundings. Residential and nursing care are both available, including for people living with dementia, and Admiral Court has 60 spacious en-suite bedrooms with all-inclusive pricing.
Milton House - Near the beach, residents at Milton House enjoy regular trips to the seaside during the warmer months. We love the state-of-the-art facilities at this home, which include a dining area with garden views, a courtyard garden and two spacious lounges.
Here is some further information about care homes in Southend-on-Sea.
We have 332 care homes in Southend-on-Sea. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Southend-on-Sea, the average cost of care is £994. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Southend-on-Sea care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 1 in Southend-on-Sea that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Southend-on-Sea offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 5 care homes in Southend-on-Sea that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 5 Southend-on-Sea care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Southend-on-Sea can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 5 care homes in Southend-on-Sea that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Southend-on-Sea provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
3 Southend-on-Sea care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Southend-on-Sea's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission