Brook Lodge Care Home
Brook Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex (SS14 2LA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Brook Lodge Care Home
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 residential rather than nursing care. We support people with the daily things that have become difficult while leaving them in charge of everything else, and for health needs beyond our registration we work with district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover something we should not. Dementia takes up a large share of our attention. What helps most is knowing the person. Their history, their working life, the routines they have kept for decades and the things they would never have tolerated. That tells us how to approach a difficult morning better than any general method, and families are usually the ones who can give it to us, so we ask early and keep asking. For people with a physical disability the practical details matter most: enough time that nothing is rushed, equipment set up properly, and asking how a transfer is best managed rather than assuming. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Brook Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 June 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Brook Lodge Care Home
Where is Brook Lodge Care Home located?
Brook Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brook Lodge Care Home provide?
Brook Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brook Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Brook Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 15 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brook Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Brook Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brook Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Brook Lodge 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Brook Lodge Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Brook Lodge 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Brook Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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