BRAND National Care Group

Essential Care and Support Ltd

CQC good
AddressNorth Wing, 2nd Floor, 2 Lighthouse View, Seaham, SR7 7PR

About

Essential Care and Support Ltd is a care home in Seaham, North East England, run by National Care Group. It provides care and support for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, or learning disabilities.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023 across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

Specialist care

Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Younger adults (under 65)

Nearby amenities

GP surgery1 mi
Hospital15.9 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Area figures for North East England.

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Essential Care and Support Ltd will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Essential Care and Support Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Victoria Infirmary, 15.9 miles away. The local GP practice is MARLBOROUGH SURGERY, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Victoria Infirmary · 15.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MARLBOROUGH SURGERY · 1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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