Little Wakering House
Little Wakering House is a residential care home in Southend On Sea, Essex (SS3 0LB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Little Wakering House
We are a residential care home near Southend on Sea supporting adults with a wide range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions, people living with eating disorders and people whose difficulties have involved alcohol or drugs. Supporting that range means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories, and it means taking people as they are. Several of those living here have had a difficult road and have met plenty of judgement along the way, and they will not meet it from us. What helps is staff who are steady, who do not moralise and who know a person well enough to see difficulty coming rather than only reacting once it has arrived. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where somebody is living with dementia we spend time learning their history and habits. Where consistency matters, as it often does for autistic people, we keep staffing as settled as we can. Respite stays are available as well as longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and visit and ask us whatever you need to.
Care provided at Little Wakering House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 November 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Little Wakering House
Where is Little Wakering House located?
Little Wakering House is a residential care home in Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 0LB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Little Wakering House provide?
Little Wakering House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Little Wakering House's CQC rating?
Little Wakering House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Little Wakering House provide dementia care?
Yes. Little Wakering House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Little Wakering House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Little Wakering House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Little Wakering House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Little Wakering House 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. Little Wakering House 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. Little Wakering House 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. Little Wakering House 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
Little Wakering House 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 Little Wakering House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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