Care Homes in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea is a local authority in the East region of England with 85 CQC-registered care homes and 1,823 beds in total. 2 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 66 are rated Good. 11 homes require improvement. Care homes in Southend-on-Sea span 5 postcode districts.

85
Care Homes
1,823
Total Beds
3.7
Avg Rating
2 Outstanding
66 Good
11 RI
0 Inadequate

Areas in Southend-on-Sea

Specialist Care in Southend-on-Sea

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Choosing a Care Home in Southend-on-Sea

With 85 care homes across Southend-on-Sea, families have 68 well-rated options to consider. 11 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.

We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Southend-on-Sea — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.

Southend-on-Sea has 2 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Southend-on-Sea.

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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data

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