Chalkwell Grange

Chalkwell Grange is a residential care home in Leigh-on-sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Runwood, which operates 66 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2022.

At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Chalkwell Grange Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Chalkwell Grange has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Southend-on-Sea. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 84 registered care homes in Southend-on-Sea. The nearest to Chalkwell Grange include Adalah Residential Rest Home Limited, Brambles Care Home and Southwold House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.