Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is a nursing home in Westcliff-on-sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 8EG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
At Uplands Rehabilitation Centre, we provide nursing home care for people in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, and we take real pride in the community we have built here. We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the effort and commitment that goes into everything we do day to day. Our home supports a wide range of needs, including older person care, nursing care, physical disability, and visual and hearing impairment. We also welcome younger adults, and we work hard to ensure that every person who comes to us feels genuinely seen and understood, not just as a set of needs on a form, but as an individual with their own history, preferences, and personality. Rehabilitation sits at the heart of what we do. Whether someone is recovering from an illness, an injury, or a period in hospital, we focus on helping people regain as much independence as possible. That might look different from one person to the next, and we are comfortable with that. We take time to get to know each resident properly before making assumptions about what support looks like for them. Families are an important part of life here too. We encourage open communication and welcome relatives to be involved in the care of their loved ones. Moving into a nursing home, whether temporarily or long term, can feel like a big step, and we try to make that transition as straightforward and reassuring as we can. We are based in a residential part of Westcliff-on-Sea, which gives the home a settled, neighbourhood feel that many of our residents and their families appreciate. If you would like to find out more about whether Uplands Rehabilitation Centre might be the right fit for you or someone you care about, we would be very happy to talk.
Care provided at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 November 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Where is Uplands Rehabilitation Centre located?
Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is a nursing home in Westcliff-on-sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8EG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Uplands Rehabilitation Centre provide?
Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Uplands Rehabilitation Centre's CQC rating?
Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 November 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Uplands Rehabilitation Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre 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?
Yes. Yes. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre 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. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre 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
Uplands Rehabilitation Centre 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Uplands Rehabilitation Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Respite Care at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Respite bookings tend to fill quickly around school holidays and summer, so aim to enquire several weeks ahead and expect a minimum stay of one to two weeks in most homes. Pack clearly labelled clothing, current medication with the original pharmacy labels, glasses, hearing aids, and a few familiar items from home. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered for respite care, and a short stay can be a useful way to see whether a permanent move might suit later on.
Nursing Care at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Round the clock input from a registered nurse is the defining feature of nursing care, and it is what separates a nursing home from a residential one. It suits people with conditions such as advanced Parkinson's, stroke recovery, catheter or stoma management, pressure area concerns, or end of life needs that go beyond what care assistants alone can safely handle. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre in Westcliff on Sea is registered to provide this level of care, and the Care Quality Commission rated the home Good at its November 2021 inspection. Where a resident is assessed as needing nursing, the NHS pays a Funded Nursing Care contribution of about 235 pounds a week directly to the home, which reduces the amount the family or resident is asked to pay. It is worth asking how the assessment is arranged and how the contribution appears on the invoice.
Older Person Care at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Day to day support for an older person usually covers help with washing and dressing, prompts or hands on assistance at mealtimes, safe management of medication, and the quieter matter of companionship through the afternoon and evening. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered for older person care, which means the regulator has approved it to look after people whose needs range from light support to more complex frailty. Weekly fees across the East tend to sit between 1250 and 1600 pounds, while Southend on Sea council typically pays around 900 to 1100 pounds for a funded place. Families thinking about a move should ask how morning and bedtime routines are agreed with each resident, how many staff are on duty overnight, how call bells are answered after midnight, and how changes in health are flagged to relatives.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Good lighting, clear contrast on door frames and handrails, large print signage, hearing loops at reception and unhurried staff communication all make a real difference when sight or hearing is fading. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered to support people with visual or hearing impairment. Families should ask how hearing aids are checked and cleaned, whether loops are fitted in communal rooms, and how staff approach residents who cannot see them arrive.
Younger Adults at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Adults under 65 in a nursing home often have very different interests, energy levels and social needs from residents in their eighties and nineties. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered to accept younger adults, which the CQC recognised as Good following its inspection in November 2021. Ask about internet access, visiting arrangements for friends, and how the home helps someone maintain hobbies and outside contact.
Physical Disability at Uplands Rehabilitation Centre
Living well with a physical disability in a care setting depends on level access, wide doorways, hoists and adapted bathrooms, alongside sensitive personal care that supports rather than replaces what someone can still do. Uplands Rehabilitation Centre is registered for physical disability. Ask which bedrooms have ceiling track hoists, whether wet rooms are shared or ensuite, and how goals around independence are recorded and reviewed.
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