Sands Lodge

Sands Lodge is a residential care home in Westcliff On Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by R G Care, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published December 2019, the CQC rated Sands Lodge 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.

Sands Lodge 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 Sands Lodge include Poppy Lodge Care Home, Phoenix House and The Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.