Old Leigh House

Old Leigh House is a residential care home in Leigh-on-Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published March 2021, the CQC rated Old Leigh 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.

Old Leigh House 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 Old Leigh House include Catherine Miller House, Adalah Residential Rest Home Limited and Brambles Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.