The Knoll
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.6 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
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
Whittingham House
Whittingham Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RH
Residential care home · 70 beds · Johnson Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,323
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2024
- Beds
- 70
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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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
A 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 Southend-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 Whittingham House
Whittingham House is a residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 70 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Johnson Care, which operates 15 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2024, the CQC rated Whittingham House 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.
Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House include The Knoll, Cumberland Lodge and Boulevard Lodge, 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Strathmore Care
- Brand
- Johnson Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2024)
- Council area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Town
- Southend-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Inadequate and placed in special measures; inspectors found people at risk of harm because safety, consent, nutrition and management systems were not reliable.
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
Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House
How much does Whittingham House cost?
Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Whittingham House Good in December 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Whittingham House provide nursing care?
No. Whittingham House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Whittingham House offer dementia care?
Yes. Whittingham House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Whittingham House have?
Whittingham House is registered for up to 70 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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Southend-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
Cumberland Lodge
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.7 km · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialShine Partnerships
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,110 a week
Boulevard Lodge
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 · 0.7 km · 9 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