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About
Windle Court is a 76-bed care home in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, run by Runwood. It offers residential, dementia and respite care, with support shaped around each resident's needs and wellbeing. Shared spaces include dining areas, a café, gardens and hair and beauty salons. The building has lift access, and rooms include en-suite toilets and wet rooms. Residents can take part in minibus outings, visits to local attractions, community events and Runwood Ramblers walks, as well as activities planned around their own interests and abilities.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, and it received Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
81 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 | — |
- 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
Windle Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGSWAY SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Woodham Ferrers
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
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The C E D A R S (The Centre for the Employment of the Disabled and Retired in Rayleigh Society)
The society is known as c e d a r s (centre for employment of the disabled and retired of rochford society. it was originally hoped to find "piece work" to supplement the income of pensioners and…
Carers Choices
Carers Choices is a specialist charity supporting unpaid carers and the people they care for. We provide practical and emotional support through our advocacy, groups and services including respite…
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
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Basildon Community Transport Services Ltd
To provide transport options to people who find public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. to aid other charitable organisations and to help minimise…
Part of Runwood
Windle Court is one of 66 homes run by Runwood 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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