Lifstan Way Care Home
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 · 0.6 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialR G Care
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
Fernbrook House
37-47 Fernbrook Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QW
Nursing home · 30 beds · Fernbrook Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £2,025
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2025
- Beds
- 30
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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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 Southend-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 Fernbrook House
Fernbrook House is a nursing home in Southend-on-Sea, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Fernbrook Care Homes. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated Fernbrook House 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.
Fernbrook House 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 Fernbrook House include Lifstan Way Care Home, Maranatha Residential Home and Windermere Rest Home, 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Fernbrook Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2025)
- Council area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Town
- Southend-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
Fernbrook House was inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection control and safe visiting.
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
Fernbrook House 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 Fernbrook House
How much does Fernbrook House cost?
Fernbrook House 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 Fernbrook House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Fernbrook House Good in September 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Fernbrook House provide nursing care?
Yes. Fernbrook House 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 Fernbrook House offer dementia care?
Yes. Fernbrook House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Fernbrook House have?
Fernbrook House is registered for up to 30 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 Southend-on-Sea
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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
Maranatha Residential Home
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 · 0.8 km · 15 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingAMA Generic
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Windermere Rest Home
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 · 0.8 km · 10 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