Blakeney House
Blakeney House is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 7PQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Blakeney House
Blakeney House is a residential care home in Westcliff on Sea, supporting adults with a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We work mainly with younger adults, and we can offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a house rather than an institution, and the people who live here are known individually. Daily life is organised around what each person wants from their week, which might include college, work, volunteering, seeing family, or getting out along the seafront. Residents choose their own food, keep their own routines and have a say in how the house is run. Our team is expected to learn how each person communicates. For people who do not use speech, that means paying attention to gesture, expression and behaviour, and being willing to be corrected when we have read something wrongly. When somebody is distressed we look for the cause instead of managing the symptom. Respite stays are planned in advance, usually with visits beforehand, so that a short stay is a break rather than an upheaval for everybody concerned. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to see the house and meet the team, whether for a permanent place or for respite, please get in touch and we will arrange a visit.
Care provided at Blakeney House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 September 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Blakeney House
Where is Blakeney House located?
Blakeney House is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7PQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Blakeney House provide?
Blakeney House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Blakeney House's CQC rating?
Blakeney House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Blakeney House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Blakeney House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Blakeney House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Blakeney House 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. Blakeney 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. Blakeney 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. Blakeney 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
Blakeney 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Blakeney House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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