Brook Meadows House
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.8 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
CQC: Good
Shaftesbury Kenway Court
5 Kenway, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5DX
Nursing home · 24 beds · Livability
- Weekly fee
- £2,500
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 24
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Shaftesbury Kenway Court's reported fee
£2,500a week
About £130,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £5,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £1,156 a week less, £60,112 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £3,645 a week less than two places.
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52 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Southend-on-Sea
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About Shaftesbury Kenway Court
Shaftesbury Kenway Court is a nursing home in Southend-on-Sea, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, 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 Livability, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Shaftesbury Kenway Court 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.
Shaftesbury Kenway Court has told us it charges £2,500 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £130,000 a year. It is about 89% above the typical residential fee in Southend-on-Sea of £1,323 a week.
There are 84 registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea. The nearest to Shaftesbury Kenway Court include Brook Meadows House, Cedars Care Home and Cedars Care Home, 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
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Livability
- Brand
- Livability
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- Southend-on-Sea
- 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.
Livability Kenway Court was rated Good; inspectors found kind, personalised care, with some pressure on staffing and record checks.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £2,500 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “in the region of £2500 per week.” | Reported by the home “in the region of £2500 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,110 a week near Southend-on-Sea, and one carer can look after a couple.
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Common questions about Shaftesbury Kenway Court
How much does Shaftesbury Kenway Court cost?
Shaftesbury Kenway Court charges £2,500 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Shaftesbury Kenway Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Shaftesbury Kenway Court Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Shaftesbury Kenway Court provide nursing care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Kenway Court is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Shaftesbury Kenway Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Kenway Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Shaftesbury Kenway Court have?
Shaftesbury Kenway Court is registered for up to 24 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.
Susan H.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Mathiny A.
2 reviews
From £980 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Dorcus A.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
Isaac J.
1 review
From £963 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Southend-on-Sea. Can care for a couple
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
“She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always.”
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.
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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
Cedars Care Home
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.9 km · 48 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Cedars Care Home
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.9 km · 48 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week