Squeaks House Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Southminster, Essex
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About
Squeaks House Residential Care Home is a residential home in Southminster, Essex, with 29 registered beds. It has been running for thirty years and is set in the Maldon district. The home supports people living with dementia, and its carers are trained and qualified in dementia care. Care plans are shaped with residents and families, and residents are encouraged to make their own choices about food and activities. Daily activities, musical events and weekly visits from a GP are offered, and the home has two lounges, a dining room, a sensory area and a garden for residents and their families to use together.
The Care Quality Commission rated Squeaks House as Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report. Its grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care were also Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
35 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Squeaks House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WILLIAM FISHER MED.CTR., 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Southminster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Dengie D-caf
The Dengie D-Caf aims to promote a good quality of life for people living with dementia on the Dengie Peninsula, as well as their carers, friends and family. It provides opportunities for people…
Action for Family Carers
The relief of persons who are ill, disabled, incapacitated or elderly by the provision of information, education, support, respite care, recreation and advocacy for their Carers
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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