Care Homes in Southend-on-Sea

Care-home types in Southend-on-Sea

Care homes in Southend-on-Sea: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Southend-on-Sea?

There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea: 16 are registered for residential care and 4 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Southend-on-Sea?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Southend-on-Sea, 16 homes are residential-only, 4 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Southend-on-Sea?

The 20 care homes in Southend-on-Sea are run by 19 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Umika Trading Ltd (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Southend-on-Sea is safe?

Every care home in Southend-on-Sea is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Southend-on-Sea last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Southend-on-Sea is dated 21 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Southend-on-Sea

• SS014 homes

Largest care-home operators in Southend-on-Sea

• Umika Trading Ltd2 homes
• Oak Lodge Care Ltd1 home
• The Leaders Of Worship And Preachers Homes1 home
• Sanders Senior Living Limited1 home
• SummerCare Limited1 home
• VICTORIA COURT RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED1 home
• Gemstone Properties Limited1 home
• Mr & Mrs MF Joomun1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea

• The Lilacs Residential HomeResidential121 Chalkwell Avenue, SS0 8NL · SS0 8NLOperated by Oak Lodge Care Ltd
  01702712457CQC record updated 21 May 2026
• Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Westcliff-on-SeaResidentialWesterley, 1 Winton Avenue, SS0 7QU · SS0 7QUOperated by The Leaders Of Worship And Preachers Homes
  01702349209CQC record updated 18 May 2026
• Chalkwell GrangeResidentialChalkwell Grange, 64 Leigh Road, SS9 1LS · SS9 1LSOperated by Sanders Senior Living Limited
  01702482252CQC record updated 11 May 2026
• SummerViewResidential35 Pembury Road, SS0 8DU · SS0 8DUOperated by SummerCare Limited
  01702348310CQC record updated 5 May 2026
• Victoria Court Private Rest HomeResidential127-129 York Road, SS1 2DX · SS1 2DXOperated by VICTORIA COURT RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED
  01702465574CQC record updated 20 April 2026
• The GrangeResidential122 Crowstone Road, SS0 8LQ · SS0 8LQOperated by Gemstone Properties Limited
  01702432064CQC record updated 26 March 2026
• Biffins Care HomeResidential18 Thorpedene Gardens, Shoeburyness, SS3 9JB · SS3 9JBOperated by Mr & Mrs MF Joomun
  01702292120CQC record updated 2 March 2026
• St Martins Residential HomeResidential59 Imperial Avenue, SS0 8NQ · SS0 8NQOperated by The Southend-On-Sea Darby & Joan Organisation Limited
  01702475891CQC record updated 27 February 2026
• Amber LodgeNursing25-27, First Avenue, SS0 8HS · SS0 8HSOperated by Umika Trading Ltd
  01702412070CQC record updated 26 February 2026
• Cumberland LodgeResidential22 Cumberland Lodge, SS2 4LF · SS2 4LFOperated by Shine Partnerships Ltd
  01702602361CQC record updated 24 February 2026

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 20 registered in Southend-on-Sea. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.