Poppy Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with 16 registered beds.
Residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea
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There are 14 residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,790 a week. The largest is Whittingham House, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home in July 2023.
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Boulevard Lodge is a care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with 9 registered beds.
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home is a small care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with 17 registered beds.
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VerifiedLangley Lodge Nursing Home is a 29-bed care home located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Whittingham House is a 70-bed residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, providing dementia and residential care.
Milton House is a 29-bed care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, operated by Johnson Care Ltd.
VerifiedShaftesbury Dolphin Court is a 17-bed residential care home in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, operated by Livability.
VerifiedBrook Meadows House is a 62-bed care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
VerifiedHallmark Admiral Court is a 60-bed care home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
VerifiedCatherine 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…
VerifiedAbbeyfield - St George's House is a 26-bed residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, run by the Abbeyfield Society.
VerifiedKathryn Court is a residential care home in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, with 52 registered beds.
VerifiedWestcliff Lodge Limited is a 22-bed care home located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a 20-bed care home located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
Key facts: Southend-on-Sea
| Residential care homes listed | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 14 of 14 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,790 |
| Largest | Whittingham House (70 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home (July 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea: questions
- How many residential care homes are there in Southend-on-Sea?
- AskBart lists 14 residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea rated?
- Of the 14 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 13 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea 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 residential care homes in Southend-on-Sea?
- 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
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