Runwood
Kathryn Court
Residential care home in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea
Operated by Runwood
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About
Kathryn Court is a 52-bed care home in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, offering residential, dementia and respite care. It supports older people, including those living with dementia, as well as younger adults with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Residents have bedrooms with en-suite toilets and wet rooms, and the home has dining areas, gardens, a terrace, a lift, hair and beauty salons and Wi-Fi.
Activities are tailored to individual interests and include minibus trips to local attractions, monthly community events, walks with the Runwood Ramblers group and a range of activities within the home. Meals are freshly prepared and follow guidance from the British Dietetic Association and the Care Home Digest on nutrition. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
241 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Southend-on-Sea council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £903 |
| 2025 | £958 |
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Local health safety net
Kathryn Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is DR KUMAR & PTNR - SHOEBURY HC, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shoeburyness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Southend-on-sea Stroke Club
Provide support, friendship and comfort by way of social activities for people who have suffered a stroke or strokes within the area of the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
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…
Hawkwell Village U3a
Hawkwell Village u3a provides opportunities for older people and those retired from full time work to participate in regular learning and social group activities, this enables them to further…
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…
Rayleigh No 1 Branch of the National Federation of Retirement Pensions Association
To provide a meeting place for Retired Pensioners
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…
Part of Runwood
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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