Barrow House
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 · 0.0 km · 3 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialEastern County Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Little Wakering House
367-369 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0LB
Residential care home · 13 beds · Eastern County Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2023
- Beds
- 13
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a 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.
See live-in carers near Southend-on-Sea
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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 Little Wakering House
Little Wakering House is a residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Eastern County Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.
At its latest inspection, published November 2023, the CQC rated Little Wakering 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.
Little Wakering House 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 Little Wakering House include Barrow House, Joseph Lodge and Boulevard 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
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- Eastern County Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- February 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2023)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Southend-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Little Wakering House was rated Good; inspectors found safe, person-centred care and strong management.
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
Little Wakering House 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 Little Wakering House
How much does Little Wakering House cost?
Little Wakering House 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 Little Wakering House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Little Wakering House Good in November 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Little Wakering House provide nursing care?
No. Little Wakering House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Little Wakering House offer dementia care?
Yes. Little Wakering House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Little Wakering House have?
Little Wakering House is registered for up to 13 residents.
Care at home
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.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“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.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, 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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Southend-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.
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Joseph Lodge
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 · 0.3 km · 39 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Boulevard Lodge
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 3.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week