Care home
Gifford House Care Home
Care home in Basildon, Essex
Gifford House Care Home
Care home in Basildon, Essex
Operated by AMS Care Wiltshire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Gifford House Care Home is a care home in Basildon, Essex, providing care for up to 102 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in its 2023 inspection, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 November 2023 · Last inspected 29 September 2023
Inspectors found that people were supported safely and that the service had improved since the previous visit. Staffing was judged sufficient, the team and management were described as consistent, and training, morale and staff retention had all moved in a positive direction. Care plans and risk assessments were tailored to individuals, but inspectors still identified weaknesses in oversight and quality checks that the provider needs to address.
- Feedback from people and relatives was largely positive.
- Medicines were given safely, and staff helped reduce the risk of infection.
- Staff training and morale have improved noticeably, and fewer agency workers are now being used.
- Care plans and risk assessments were personalised, and people were supported to make their own choices.
- Quality checks and management oversight need to be strengthened.
- Care records were not always completed effectively, although a new electronic system has been purchased to help.
- Relationships with outside bodies when concerns were raised, and engagement with local networks, were not always open or active enough.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
491 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
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Local health safety net
Gifford House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DR KHAN & PARTNERS, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Basildon
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Part of AMS Care Wiltshire
Gifford House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by AMS Care Wiltshire on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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