SummerView
SummerView is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 8DU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About SummerView
SummerView is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea. We support older people and younger adults with a wide span of needs, including residents living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults, residents with mental health needs and residents with visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite stays for shorter periods. Supporting such a mixed group of residents well means knowing each of them properly, so we plan support one person at a time rather than running the house on a single timetable. We help with personal care, meals, medication and appointments, and we support people to keep up the interests, activities and friendships that make a week feel like their own. Where someone manages something themselves, we protect that and stay nearby rather than taking over. Dementia care asks for familiarity and reassurance rather than correction. For residents with a learning disability or autistic residents, communication and routine come first, and we write plans in a form the person can actually use. Mental health needs ask for patience and for noticing a change early. For residents with sensory loss we adapt how we communicate and how shared spaces are arranged. Families are welcome whenever they wish to visit. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we judge ourselves on whether life here actually feels like home.
Care provided at SummerView
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about SummerView
Where is SummerView located?
SummerView is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8DU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does SummerView provide?
SummerView is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is SummerView's CQC rating?
SummerView is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does SummerView provide dementia care?
Yes. SummerView supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does SummerView offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. SummerView offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about SummerView
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. SummerView 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. SummerView 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. SummerView 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. SummerView 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
SummerView 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 SummerView. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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