Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Dementia care homes in Thorpe Bay
8 homes
There are 8 dementia care homes in and around Thorpe Bay on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Whittingham House, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home in July 2023.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
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Care homes in Thorpe Bay (8)
1 in Thorpe Bay, 7 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Lodge | Good · May 2019 | On request | 9 | 2.8 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home | Good · Jun 2025 | On request | 17 | 0.5 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kathryn Court | Good · Jan 2025 | On request | 52 | 4.3 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| Langley Lodge Nursing Home | Good · Apr 2024 | On request | 29 | 0.7 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Milton House | Good · Nov 2020 | On request | 29 | 1.2 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| Poppy Lodge Care Home | Good · Jul 2024 | On request | 16 | 0.8 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Shaftesbury Dolphin Court | Good · Nov 2019 | On request | 17 | 2.8 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Whittingham House | Good · Dec 2024 | On request | 70 | 2.4 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Thorpe Bay in numbers
100% of Thorpe Bay’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
What Southend-on-Sea council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 8 of 8 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Southend-on-Sea usual weekly rate (2025) | £958 |
| Largest | Whittingham House (70 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home (July 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 8 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 8 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Southend-on-Sea (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £325,586 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Southend-on-Sea. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Thorpe Bay
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 14% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
354 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime138
- Anti-social behaviour70
- Other theft21
- Vehicle crime21
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Thorpe Bay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Southend-on-sea Cio
Age Concern Southend-on-Sea provides a face-to-face friendship/befriending service, telephone befriending, transport for older people to medical appointments, clubs, shops etc., a handyman…
2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1160916)
Charity
Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
From our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are…
6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (207022)
Charity
Age UK Sheppey
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every…
6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155211)
Charity
The C E D A R S (The Centre for the Employment of the Disabled and Retired in Rayleigh Society)
The society is known as c e d a r s (centre for employment of the disabled and retired of rochford society. it was originally hoped to find "piece work" to supplement the income of pensioners and…
6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (278255)
Charity
Carers Choices
Carers Choices is a specialist charity supporting unpaid carers and the people they care for. We provide practical and emotional support through our advocacy, groups and services including respite…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093483)
Charity
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.
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113449)
Thorpe Bay: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+43.3%
Projected change in Southend-on-Sea, 2025 to 2035 (5,288 to 7,577). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.6%
Projected change in Southend-on-Sea, 2025 to 2035 (36,330 to 42,349). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Howells & Harrison (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
23
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 28 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Thorpe Bay
- Fair Havens · 2.4 milesCQC Good (report published April 2017). CQC page
- Little Havens Children's Hospice · 6.3 milesCQC Good (report published February 2017). CQC page
- St Luke's Hospice · 12.4 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Thorpe Bay
- Care homes near Southend Hospital · A&E · 2.8 miles
- Care homes near Sheppey Community Hospital · urgent care · 8.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Thorpe Bay
How many dementia care homes are there in Thorpe Bay?
AskBart lists 8 dementia care homes in and around Thorpe Bay, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Thorpe Bay rated?
Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 8 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Thorpe Bay?
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.
Near Thorpe Bay
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- Dementia care homes in Canvey Island 3
- Care homes in Leigh-on-Sea 14
- Care homes in Shoeburyness 1
- Care homes in Sothend-on-Sea 1
- Care homes in Westcliff-on-sea 26
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.