Which providers in Basildon offer residential care?

Care Assura currently lists twelve residential care homes in Basildon. These are Ashview, Westacres, Brook Lodge Care Home, Evelyn May House, Primecare, The Berrys Carehome, Clayburn Lodge, Mundy House, Glenroyd House, Herondale and Cameron House, with two entries under Brook Lodge Care Home. CQC ratings across the group include one Outstanding, six Good, three Requires Improvement, one Inadequate and one that has not yet been rated. Full profiles and inspection details are available on each provider page.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and medication prompts, with staff on hand around the clock. A nursing home offers the same, but also has qualified nurses on duty at all times to manage more complex clinical needs. The homes listed in Basildon on Care Assura are all residential rather than nursing settings. If a resident's health needs become primarily clinical, a move to a nursing home may be recommended following a reassessment.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Basildon?

Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are written and reviewed, and how families are kept informed if something changes. Enquire about a typical day, including activities, mealtimes and access to outdoor space, and how the home supports residents to stay in touch with friends and community. Request a copy of the current fee schedule and check what is and is not included. It is also worth asking to see the latest CQC report and how the manager has responded to any recommendations.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Basildon?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting Essex County Council, which handles adult social care for Basildon. The assessment is free, and anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to one regardless of finances. A social care worker will discuss daily needs, health, and existing support, either in person or by phone. The outcome is a written record that helps determine whether a residential placement is appropriate and what support the council can offer.

Can Essex County Council fund a care home placement in Basildon?

Essex County Council can contribute towards residential care fees for people whose needs and finances meet the national eligibility rules. After the care needs assessment, a financial assessment looks at income, savings and certain assets to work out how much you should pay yourself. People with capital below the upper threshold usually receive some support, while those above it typically fund their own care. In some cases NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover fees where needs are primarily health related.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Basildon?

Where possible, it helps to start looking several weeks or even months before a move is likely, so there is time to visit more than one home and reflect. Good homes in Basildon can have waiting lists, particularly those rated Outstanding or Good, so early enquiries give you more choice. If a placement is needed urgently after a hospital stay, Essex County Council and hospital discharge teams can help identify homes with immediate availability. Even in urgent situations, a short visit before committing is strongly recommended.

Care Homes in Basildon

Basildon has 12 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 4 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. 7 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Basildon at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Basildon, to help you judge the options below.

Essex County Council pays, residential care: £849 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,384 to £1,672, median £1,520
Care home beds filled across Essex: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 45. Essex average is 67.
People aged 75 and over: 16,700. Rising to 18,100 by 2035, up 8%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 66 beds.
Who pays, across Essex (estimate): 36% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,200. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 16%
People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 5,900 by 2035, up 38%

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

Great Broomfields Cranfield Park Road Wickford Essex. Application for a 70 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 5 June 2025. Decision pending. (4.6 miles away)

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing the right residential care home in Basildon

Basildon has twelve residential care homes listed on Care Assura, giving families a reasonable spread of options across the town and surrounding neighbourhoods. Of these, one holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, six are rated Good, three Require Improvement, one has been rated Inadequate, and one is not yet rated. Looking closely at these ratings, alongside the most recent inspection reports, is a sensible starting point when you begin to shortlist.

What to look for on a visit

A home that reads well on paper still needs to feel right in person. When you visit somewhere like Clayburn Lodge, Ashview, Glenroyd House or Mundy House, pay attention to how staff speak to residents, whether communal areas feel lived in rather than staged, and how mealtimes are handled. Ask to see a bedroom that is actually available, not just a show room, and notice whether residents look comfortable and occupied. Small details, such as how quickly a call bell is answered or whether staff know residents by name, often say more than any brochure.

Matching the home to the person

Every resident has different priorities. Someone who values quiet routine may prefer a smaller home like Westacres or Evelyn May House, while a more sociable person may thrive somewhere with a busier activities programme. Consider location too, since easy visiting for family and friends makes a lasting difference. If a home you like has a Requires Improvement or Inadequate rating, such as Herondale, The Berrys Carehome, Cameron House or Evelyn May House, read the inspection report carefully to understand which areas were flagged and whether the provider has since acted on them.

Arranging and funding a care home place in Basildon

Most families begin the funding conversation at the same time they start visiting homes, since the two questions are closely linked. The route into publicly supported care in Basildon runs through Essex County Council, which is responsible for adult social care across the area.

The care needs assessment

The first formal step is a care needs assessment, which looks at daily tasks, mobility, health conditions, mental wellbeing and the support already in place at home. You can request one directly from Essex County Council Adult Social Care, and it is free regardless of income or savings. The assessor will produce a written record of eligible needs, which then guides whether residential care is the right option or whether support at home could work instead. If residential care is agreed, a separate financial assessment follows to work out who pays what.

How funding works

England uses a means test with a threshold based on capital and savings. People with assets above the upper limit generally pay the full fee themselves, while those below may receive a contribution from Essex County Council towards the cost of a placement. Some residents qualify for NHS-funded nursing care or Continuing Healthcare if their needs are primarily clinical, though residential homes such as those listed here focus on personal rather than nursing care.

Typical cost context

Residential care fees in Essex vary by home, room type and level of need, and self-funded rates are usually higher than local authority rates. It is worth asking each home for a written breakdown of what the weekly fee includes, whether it covers chiropody, hairdressing and outings, and how and when fees are reviewed. Independent financial advice from a specialist in later-life planning can also be valuable, particularly if a property sale is involved.

12 care homes in Basildon

The Berrys Carehome · 43 Gardenia Court, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5PG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Berrys Carehome Limited
The Berrys Carehome provides residential care in Basildon for older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also take planned respite stays. Day to day our work is practical. Helping people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Herondale · 2 Herondale, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RR
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Choice Support
Herondale is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex. Those living here include older people, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and people whose lives have been affected by...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Westacres · 65-67 Somerset Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Westacres is a residential care home in Basildon, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, adults living with mental ill health, and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well. We...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Brook Lodge Care Home · Ghyll Grove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Danforth Care No. 1 Limited
We are Brook Lodge Care Home in Basildon, Essex. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also offer respite stays. Our work is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mundy House · Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PermaCare Limited
Mundy House is a residential care home in Basildon in Essex. We support older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or hearing is impaired, and we offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Primecare · 62 Downs Grove, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4QL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Select Primecare Limited
Primecare is a residential care home in Basildon for older people, including those living with dementia and residents with sight or hearing loss, and we also support some younger adults whose needs suit a home of this kind. We are not a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cameron House · Plumleys, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1NQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Brambles Care Home Ltd
Cameron House is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, caring for older people, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Our most recent overall rating...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Clayburn Lodge · 15 Clayburn Circle, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PZ
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Excellence Care Ltd
We are Clayburn Lodge, a residential care home in Basildon. We support adults living with mental health conditions, and we also offer respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Ashview · River View High Road, Vange Basildon, Essex, SS16 4TR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashview House Limited
Here at Ashview, we are proud to be a care home based in Vange, Basildon, in the heart of Essex. We support adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and those who require residential or...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Glenroyd House · 26 High Road North, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4DP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Glenroyd House Limited
Glenroyd House is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Evelyn May House · Florence Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6AJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
We are Evelyn May House, a residential care home in Basildon. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oaklands · Forest Glade, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6SX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by WT CC OPCO 2 Limited
Oaklands is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, supporting older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life. We should say plainly where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults

What care costs in Essex, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520.	£849	£1,384 to £1,672
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,103	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Essex homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

The Berrys Carehome, 9 September 2026, Good
Herondale, 27 July 2026, Inadequate
Brook Lodge Care Home, 15 June 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Mundy House, 26 July 2018, Good
Clayburn Lodge, 10 November 2018, Outstanding
Westacres, 16 April 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Basildon

How many care homes are there in Basildon?

Basildon has 12 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good, 4 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Basildon?

Essex County Council pays an average of £849 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,384 to £1,672 a week. Middle half of prices from 11 Essex homes. Median £1,520. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Basildon were inspected most recently?

The Berrys Carehome (9 September 2026), Herondale (27 July 2026) and Brook Lodge Care Home (15 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in Essex

New 55 bed care home registered with CQC in Basildon: Oaklands (Essex) (5 November 2026)
Highfield Care Home registered as a 60 bed care home in Uttlesford (5 November 2026)

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