Legra Residential Care Home

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We at Legra Residential Care Home offer a warm, homely setting in the heart of Leigh On Sea, where older people receive attentive residential care in surroundings that feel reassuringly familiar. Our home has been thoughtfully created to support residents living with a range of needs, including those requiring dementia support and shorter respite stays.

Nestled within the coastal town of Leigh On Sea in the SS postcode area of Southend on Sea, our location offers the gentle pace and community feel that families in this part of Essex know so well. Being part of a recognisable neighbourhood means loved ones can visit easily, and residents benefit from the calm, familiar atmosphere that a settled residential setting provides. We aim for every corner of our home to feel comfortable, welcoming, and safe, so that those who live with us can truly feel at home.

Our specialisms centre around older person care, residential support, dementia care, and respite provision. For families, this breadth means that as needs change over time, the right level of support is already close at hand. Residents living with dementia are cared for with patience, dignity, and understanding, whilst those joining us for respite receive the same warm welcome and personalised attention as our permanent residents. Whether a family is seeking a short break to recharge from their caring role or a long term home for a loved one, we work closely with everyone involved to make the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible. Daily life is shaped around individual preferences, life histories, and the small routines that bring comfort, because we believe good care is always personal.

The Care Quality Commission has rated our home Good overall, with Good ratings across every one of the five key areas assessed: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. For families weighing up options, this consistent picture offers meaningful reassurance that the care provided here meets the standards expected across every aspect of daily life, from safety and clinical effectiveness through to the compassion shown by our team and the leadership behind the home.

Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. We warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit so you can see our home for yourself and picture how your loved one might settle in with us. Whatever stage you are at in your search, we are here to listen, to help, and to offer the kind of steady, compassionate care that gives families genuine peace of mind.

Common questions about Legra Residential Care Home

Where is Legra Residential Care Home located?

Legra Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Leigh On Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2JY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Legra Residential Care Home provide?

Legra Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Legra Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Legra Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 August 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Legra Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Legra Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Legra Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Legra Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Legra Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Legra Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Legra Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Legra Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Legra Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Legra Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 31 August 2018
  • Report published: 31 August 2018

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Legra Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Legra Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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