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
Residential care homes in Thorpe Bay
There are 4 residential 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, September 2023). The largest is Brook Meadows House, with 62 beds.
Key facts: Thorpe Bay
| Residential care homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| 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 Thorpe Bay
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
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Thorpe Bay on the map
- Good
Care homes (4)
1 in Thorpe Bay, 3 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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
Brook Meadows House
CQC Good
Brook Meadows House is a 62-bed care home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Residential
SunFlowers
CQC Good
SunFlowers is a small residential home with 6 registered beds in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
DementiaResidential
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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 Thorpe Bay
Residential care homes
4 in Thorpe BayDementia care homes
2 in Thorpe BayCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Thorpe Bay?
AskBart lists 4 residential care homes in and around Thorpe Bay, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Thorpe Bay rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Thorpe Bay
- Residential care homes in Sothend-on-Sea (6)
- Residential care homes in Westcliff 0n Sea (6)
- Residential care homes in Westcliff-on-sea (6)
- Residential care homes in Rochford (5)
- Residential care homes in Leigh-on-Sea (6)
- Residential care homes in Sittingbourne (3)
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