Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a residential care home in Westcliff-on-sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care In Style, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2012.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated Lighthouse Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Lighthouse has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Southend-on-Sea. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 84 registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea. The nearest to Lighthouse include Fairmead, Westminster House Residential Care Limited and Bali Hai Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.