Larwood

Larwood is a residential care home in South Ockendon, in the Thurrock council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Certitude, which operates 33 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2025.

At its latest inspection, published April 2018, the CQC rated Larwood Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Larwood has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Thurrock. 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 26 registered care homes in Thurrock. The nearest to Larwood include Leatherland Lodge, Aveley House and Sunnyside House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.