5 of the 26 care homes in Thurrock are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Thurrock. The typical residential care home fee in the East of England is £1,329 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Thurrock and can look after a couple.
About £69,108 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,658 a week
A live-in carer, at homeA typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,303 a week less than two places.
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.
Another optionA 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.
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 £1,230 a week. 86 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
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.
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Not enough nursing homes in Thurrock have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in the East of England is typically £1,329 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
5 of the 26 CQC-registered care homes in Thurrock are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Thurrock council for a needs assessment.
