Acorn House - Laindon
Laindon, SS15 · 0.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialKingswood Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Westacres
65-67 Somerset Road, Basildon, SS15 6PP
Residential care home · 6 beds · Salutem Bid Co
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a 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.
See live-in carers near Basildon
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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 Westacres
Westacres is a residential care home in Basildon, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Salutem Bid Co, which operates 67 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Westacres 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.
Westacres 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 Westacres include Acorn House - Laindon, The Oakes and The Berrys Carehome. 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
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Pathways Care Group Limited
- Brand
- Salutem Bid Co Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Basildon
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.
Westacres was rated Good in all areas; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with minor issues about the building and communication support.
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
Westacres 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Westacres
How much does Westacres cost?
Westacres 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 Westacres?
The Care Quality Commission rated Westacres Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Westacres provide nursing care?
No. Westacres is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Westacres offer dementia care?
Westacres is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Westacres have?
Westacres is registered for up to 6 residents.
Care at home
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.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“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.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, 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.
Other care homes near Basildon
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Another optionStay 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.
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Oakes
Laindon, SS15 · 0.2 km · 7 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialKingswood Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Berrys Carehome
Basildon, SS15 · 0.6 km · 3 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialThe Berrys Carehome
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week