Crowstone House
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.1 km · 54 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
CQC: Good
Amber Lodge
25-27, First Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8HS
Nursing home · 25 beds · Umika Trading
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £2,025
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2026
- Beds
- 25
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Southend-on-Sea
£2,025a week
About £105,300 a year
For a couple, two places: £4,050 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £681 a week less, £35,412 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,695 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Westcliff-on-Sea
52 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Southend-on-Sea
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Amber Lodge
Amber Lodge is a nursing home in Westcliff-on-Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Umika Trading, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2023.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Amber Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Amber Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southend-on-Sea with a fee on record typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care and £2,025 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 84 registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea. The nearest to Amber Lodge include Crowstone House, Kimberley Grace Care Home and Phoenix House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Umika Trading Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- July 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2026)
- Council area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
Fees
Amber Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southend-on-Sea typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care and £2,025 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Amber Lodge
How much does Amber Lodge cost?
Amber Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Southend-on-Sea typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care and £2,025 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Amber Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Amber Lodge Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Amber Lodge provide nursing care?
Yes. Amber Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Amber Lodge offer dementia care?
Amber Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Southend-on-Sea listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Amber Lodge have?
Amber Lodge is registered for up to 25 residents.
Care at home
52 live-in carers within about an hour of Southend-on-Sea
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,200 a week. 45 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Susan H.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Mathiny A.
2 reviews
From £980 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Dorcus A.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Isaac J.
1 review
From £963 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
“She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always.”
See live-in carers near Southend-on-SeaProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Westcliff-on-Sea
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Westcliff-on-Sea
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
52 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Southend-on-Sea
Live-in, a week
typically £1,110
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Kimberley Grace Care Home
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.2 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Phoenix House
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.3 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialNewhaven Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week