The Hollies

The Hollies 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 10 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 Eldercroft Care Home. The home has been registered since May 2017.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated The Hollies Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Hollies 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 The Hollies include Mellor House, Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Westcliff-on-Sea and Aarandale Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.