The Berrys Carehome
The Berrys Carehome is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex (SS15 5PG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Berrys Carehome
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 wash and dress, seeing that medicines are taken properly, cooking meals people actually want to eat, and making sure nobody spends the day waiting for somebody to speak to them. Residents decide how their own days run, and where somebody communicates differently or needs the day to be predictable, we work to that rather than to a general routine. We would rather be straightforward about our inspection position than have families discover it elsewhere. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We are not going to argue with the findings. They described real gaps, and our manager and staff team have been working through them, with tighter medicines practice, clearer records, more training and supervision, and regular internal checks so that problems surface quickly. We know improvement has to be demonstrated rather than asserted, and we are not there yet. If you are considering us for somebody, come and look round properly, ask exactly what has changed since the inspection, and speak to residents and relatives while you are in the building rather than relying on our own account of ourselves.
Care provided at The Berrys Carehome
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Berrys Carehome
Where is The Berrys Carehome located?
The Berrys Carehome is a residential care home in Basildon, Essex, SS15 5PG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Berrys Carehome provide?
The Berrys Carehome is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Berrys Carehome's CQC rating?
The Berrys Carehome is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Berrys Carehome offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Berrys Carehome offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Berrys Carehome
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Berrys Carehome is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Berrys Carehome 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. The Berrys Carehome 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. The Berrys Carehome 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
The Berrys Carehome 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Berrys Carehome. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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