Astral Lodge Residential Home
Care home in Westcliff-on-sea, Southend-on-Sea
Operated by Mrs Aunjali Johar & Mr Navneet Singh Johar
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Astral Lodge Residential Home is a 14-bed care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, providing residential care with 24-hour support. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2018).
The home supports residents who require residential care in a setting focused on promoting independence and dignity.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
452 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Southend-on-Sea council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £903 |
| 2025 | £958 |
What Southend-on-Sea council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Astral Lodge Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VALKYRIE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Westcliff-on-sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
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Carers Choices
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Wyvern Community Transport
Wyvern Community Transport provides fully accessible transport to permanent residents of Rochford District and Castle Point Borough on an individual basis who are unable to access public transport.
Age UK Sheppey
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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