Brook Meadows House
CQC Good
Brook Meadows House is a 62-bed care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Residential
Residential care homes in Sothend-on-Sea
There are 6 residential care homes in and around Sothend-on-Sea on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2023). Published fees average about £1,790 a week, while Southend-on-Sea usually pays £958. The largest is Brook Meadows House, with 62 beds.
Average residential fee in Sothend-on-Sea: £1,790/week — above the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Sothend-on-Sea
| Residential care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 6 (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 | Brook Meadows House (62 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Sothend-on-Sea
Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 5% of similar areas
Based on Southend-on-Sea data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Southend-on-Sea data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Southend-on-Sea 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 Sothend-on-Sea 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.
The care market in Sothend-on-Sea
100% of Sothend-on-Sea’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Sothend-on-Sea
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
6 of 6
Of the homes in and around Sothend-on-Sea, 1 offer nursing care, 4 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Sothend-on-Sea. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Sothend-on-Sea
The average residential care home in Sothend-on-Sea 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 Sothend-on-Sea
£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 Sothend-on-Sea on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (6)
0 in Sothend-on-Sea, 6 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Sothend-on-Sea
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Abbeyfield - St George's House
CQC Good
Abbeyfield - St George's House is a 26-bed residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, run by the Abbeyfield Society.
Residential
SunFlowers
CQC Good
SunFlowers is a small residential home with 6 registered beds in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
DementiaResidential
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…
DementiaResidential
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…
DementiaResidentialNursingRespite
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
CQC Good
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is a 17-bed residential care home in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, operated by Livability.
DementiaResidential
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What care costs in Sothend-on-Sea
Residential (avg)
£1,790/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,790/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,790/week
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House prices in Southend-on-Sea
The average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £325,586, 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
- £325,586
- Detached
- £637,039
- Semi-detached
- £426,047
- Terraced
- £331,347
- Flats & maisonettes
- £197,719
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 Sothend-on-Sea
Residential care homes
6 in Sothend-on-SeaNursing homes
1 in Sothend-on-SeaDementia care homes
4 in Sothend-on-SeaRespite care
1 in Sothend-on-SeaCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Sothend-on-Sea?
AskBart lists 6 residential care homes in and around Sothend-on-Sea, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Sothend-on-Sea rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Sothend-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 Sothend-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.
Near Sothend-on-Sea
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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