Brook Lodge Care Home
Ghyll Grove, Basildon, SS14 2LA
Residential care home · 66 beds · Welltower

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 66
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
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 Brook Lodge Care Home
Brook Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Basildon, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 66 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2023.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Brook Lodge Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Brook Lodge Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Brook Lodge Care Home include Brook Lodge Care Home, Mundy House and Clayburn Lodge. 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
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Danforth Care No. 1 Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- November 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Basildon
Fees
Brook Lodge Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Brook Lodge Care Home
How much does Brook Lodge Care Home cost?
Brook Lodge Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Brook Lodge Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Brook Lodge Care Home Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Brook Lodge Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Brook Lodge Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Brook Lodge Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Brook Lodge Care Home have?
Brook Lodge Care Home is registered for up to 66 residents.
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
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 £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Basildon
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.