Care Homes in South Ockendon
South Ockendon has 7 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
South Ockendon at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in South Ockendon, to help you judge the options below.
- Thurrock Council pays, residential care: £844 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Thurrock: 92%. The 12 month average is 94%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 50
- People aged 75 and over: 11,900. Rising to 12,800 by 2035, up 7%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 8 beds.
- Who pays, across Thurrock (estimate): 77% council, 16% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,900. Rising to 4,100 by 2035, up 39%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Land Adjacent Dell Road And Orsett Road Grays Essex. Application for a 82 bed care home. Submitted 10 October 2025. Approved 27 February 2026. (2.7 miles away)
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Planning and Paying for Care in South Ockendon
Starting With an Assessment
A care needs assessment records formally what support a person needs across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to require help, whatever their savings, and asking for one obliges a family to nothing. Thurrock Council carries out that assessment and arranges the financial assessment that follows where funded support may apply. A relative providing care at home can request a separate assessment of their own needs at the same time.
Fees and Contributions
Residential care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals and personal care, and the figure usually reflects how much help a person needs rather than the size of the room. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service. Families paying privately should ask for the fee in writing, what sits outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
Choosing a Provider in South Ockendon and What to Check
A Wide Spread of Judgements
One home is rated Outstanding, four are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement, while one has not yet been rated. That range is a reason to read the reports rather than to draw conclusions from a single word. Each report states exactly what inspectors found and when, and divides its findings between safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. Where no rating exists, there is less published evidence to weigh, so ask more questions rather than fewer.
What a Visit Will Tell You
Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour arranged for your convenience. Watch whether residents look occupied and comfortable, how staff speak to people who take longer to reply, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen before doing it. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how often residents get outside and whether visitors are welcome without an appointment.
Staffing and What Comes Next
Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, how much agency cover is used and whether the same people work the same shifts. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, how families are told when something changes, and what would happen if needs increased beyond what the home is registered to provide.
7 care homes in South Ockendon
- Lotus House · South Ockendon, Thurrock
- Aveley House · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Good
- Larwood · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Good
- Sunnyside House · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Outstanding
- Satash Community Care Project · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Good
- Orchid · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Good
- Pineapple Lodge · South Ockendon, Thurrock · CQC Good
What care costs in Thurrock, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Thurrock homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £844 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Thurrock homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £977 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Thurrock homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Thurrock homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Orchid, 3 September 2026, Good
- Satash Community Care Project Limited, 28 July 2026, Good
- Sunnyside House Limited, 4 November 2021, Outstanding
Longest since a report
- Pineapple Lodge, 24 January 2018, Good
- Larwood, 17 April 2018, Good
- Aveley House, 21 November 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in South Ockendon
How many care homes are there in South Ockendon?
South Ockendon has 7 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in South Ockendon?
Thurrock Council pays an average of £844 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Thurrock homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in South Ockendon were inspected most recently?
Orchid (3 September 2026), Satash Community Care Project Limited (28 July 2026) and Sunnyside House Limited (4 November 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.