Brook Meadows House
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.4 km · 62 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
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home
481 Victoria Avenue, Sothend-on-Sea, SS2 6NL
Residential care home · 17 beds · Mrs Saima Raja
- Weekly fee
- £1,000
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2025
- Beds
- 17
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home's reported fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,110a week
The typical live-in carer near Southend-on-Sea, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
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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 Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Sothend-on-Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 17 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Mrs Saima Raja. The home has been registered since February 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home 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.
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home has told us it charges £1,000 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. It is about 24% below the typical residential fee in Southend-on-Sea of £1,323 a week.
There are 84 registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea. The nearest to Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home include Brook Meadows House, Happy Days and Ossis Lodge, 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
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Mrs Saima Raja
- Registered with CQC
- February 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2025)
- Council area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Town
- Sothend-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home: Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found progress, but dignity and quality checks were still not reliable.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,000 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly rate for the bedroom is £1,000.” | Reported by the home “The weekly rate for the bedroom is £1,000.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week near Southend-on-Sea, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home
How much does Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home cost?
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home charges £1,000 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home Good in June 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home have?
Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home is registered for up to 17 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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Sothend-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
Happy Days
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.5 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCare In Style
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Ossis Lodge
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.5 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCare In Style
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week