Hallmark Admiral Court Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Nestled in the tranquil town of Leigh-on-Sea, Hallmark Admiral Court is a premier care home that is part of the esteemed Hallmark Luxury Care Homes group. This…
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Dementia care homes in Rochford
There are 3 dementia care homes in and around Rochford on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,790 a week, while Southend-on-Sea usually pays £958. The largest is Hallmark Admiral Court Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Rochford: £1,790/week — above the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Rochford
| Dementia care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,790 |
| Southend-on-Sea usual weekly rate (2025) | £958 |
| Largest | Hallmark Admiral Court Care Home (60 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Catherine Miller House (April 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Rochford
SafetyB
Good — safer than 46% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Rochford is about £1,790/week, above the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Rochford
The average residential care home in Rochford costs about £1,790/week, while Southend-on-Sea’s published usual rate is around £958/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £832/week (≈ £43,264/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Rochford
£1,790/wk
Southend-on-Sea usual rate
£958/wk
Likely top-up gap
£832/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Southend-on-Sea’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Rochford on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (3)
1 in Rochford, 2 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Rochford
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Catherine Miller House
CQC Good
Catherine Miller House is a 30-bed residential care home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, with specialist support…
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SunFlowers
CQC Good
SunFlowers is a small residential home with 6 registered beds in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
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What care costs in Rochford
Residential (avg)
£1,790/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,790/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,790/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Rochford
The average house price in Rochford is £415,574, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £415,574
- Detached
- £643,134
- Semi-detached
- £392,120
- Terraced
- £341,325
- Flats & maisonettes
- £182,532
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Rochford
Residential care homes
3 in RochfordNursing homes
1 in RochfordDementia care homes
3 in RochfordRespite care
1 in RochfordCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Rochford?
AskBart lists 3 dementia care homes in and around Rochford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Rochford rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Rochford cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,790 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Rochford?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Rochford?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Rochford:
Near Rochford
- Dementia care homes in Sothend-on-Sea (4)
- Dementia care homes in Westcliff 0n Sea (4)
- Dementia care homes in Westcliff-on-sea (4)
- Dementia care homes in Leigh-on-Sea (3)
- Dementia care homes in Danbury (4)
- Dementia care homes in Strood (5)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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