Primecare
62 Downs Grove, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4QL
Residential care home · 42 beds · Deer Capital

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2024
- Beds
- 42
- 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 Primecare
Primecare is a residential care home in Basildon, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 42 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Deer Capital, which operates 56 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2013.
At its latest inspection, published May 2024, the CQC rated Primecare 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.
Primecare 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 Primecare include Ashview, Clayburn Lodge and Herondale. 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
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Select Primecare Limited
- Brand
- Deer Capital
- Registered with CQC
- July 2013
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2024)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Basildon
Primecare rated Good; inspectors found safer care and stronger management, with some work still needed for dementia-friendly surroundings and care records.
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
Primecare 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 Primecare
How much does Primecare cost?
Primecare 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 Primecare?
The Care Quality Commission rated Primecare Good in May 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Primecare provide nursing care?
No. Primecare is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Primecare offer dementia care?
Yes. Primecare is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Primecare have?
Primecare is registered for up to 42 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.