Runwood
Leatherland Lodge
Residential care home in South Ockendon, Thurrock
Operated by Runwood
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Leatherland Lodge is a care home in South Ockendon, in the Thurrock area of Essex, East of England. It is operated by Runwood and has 48 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in a report published in 2019. It also received Good ratings for each of the five key questions: whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 October 2019 · Last inspected 17 September 2019
Inspectors found that people at this residential home for older adults, some living with dementia, received safe, planned care from staff who were trained, supervised and well supported. Staff were described as kind and respectful, and people were encouraged to stay in touch with family and to do things for themselves. The report describes a well-run service with an open culture and feedback used to drive improvements.
- Staff were recruited safely and there were enough of them, and medicines were given by staff trained to do so.
- Staff were kind, caring and respectful, and people were supported to keep in touch with friends and family.
- Care plans were person-centred and reflected people's preferences, and people had access to a range of activities.
- The registered manager ran an open, inclusive service, sought feedback to make improvements, and staff said they felt valued.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
106 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 Thurrock council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £786 |
| 2025 | £844 |
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Local health safety net
Leatherland Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is DERRY COURT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Ockendon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Stroke Care International
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Age UK Bexley
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Carers' Support (Bexley)
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services
We provide support, wellbeing and care services to help people affected by dementia across Kent and Medway. Our services include the Dementia Coordinator Service, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support…
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
The Cottage Community
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…
Part of Runwood
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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