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Sands Lodge

15 Kings Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LL

Residential care home · 18 beds · R G Care

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,323
CQC rating
Good
December 2019
Beds
18
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Southend-on-Sea
£1,323a week

About £68,770 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,645 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,110a week

The typical live-in carer near Southend-on-Sea, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £213 a week less, £11,050 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,290 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Westcliff-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 Sands Lodge

Sands Lodge 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 18 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by R G Care, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published December 2019, the CQC rated Sands Lodge 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.

Sands Lodge 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 Sands Lodge include Poppy Lodge Care Home, Phoenix House and The Grange, 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

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Provider
R G Care Ltd
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2019)
Council area
Southend-on-Sea
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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.
Sands Lodge was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care across all five areas.

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

Sands Lodge 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 Sands Lodge

How much does Sands Lodge cost?

Sands Lodge 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 Sands Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Sands Lodge Good in December 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Sands Lodge provide nursing care?

No. Sands Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Sands Lodge offer dementia care?

Sands Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Southend-on-Sea listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Sands Lodge have?

Sands Lodge is registered for up to 18 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.

“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
“She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always.”
Julie G., about Lynette V.
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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Westcliff-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.

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
Phoenix House, Westcliff-on-Sea

Phoenix House

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialNewhaven Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
The Grange, Westcliff-on-Sea

The Grange

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 · 0.2 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week

See all 5 care homes run by R G Care