Silversea Lodge
Silversea Lodge is a residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 9XE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Silversea Lodge
Silversea Lodge is a residential care home in Westcliff on Sea. We are home to older people, both for the longer term and for shorter respite stays when a family carer needs a break. Our priorities are plain: food worth eating, warm rooms, laundry that comes back, help without a long wait, and privacy when it is wanted. Residents set their own hours rather than fitting ours, and an afternoon with nothing arranged in it is a perfectly good afternoon. Being close to the sea is genuinely useful. Getting out for some air, weather permitting, or simply sitting somewhere with a view, does more for most people than anything we could organise indoors. We take real trouble over knowing people: the working life, the family, which chair is theirs, how they take their tea. Those details are how somebody stays a person here rather than becoming a resident. Respite guests get the same preparation as anybody else, since a fortnight leaves no room for guesswork. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Families are welcome to arrive unannounced and see us on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Silversea Lodge
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 May 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Silversea Lodge
Where is Silversea Lodge located?
Silversea Lodge is a residential care home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9XE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Silversea Lodge provide?
Silversea Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Silversea Lodge's CQC rating?
Silversea Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 May 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Silversea Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Silversea Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Silversea Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Silversea Lodge 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. Silversea Lodge 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. Silversea Lodge 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?
No. Silversea Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Silversea Lodge 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 Silversea Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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