Shaftesbury Dolphin Court

Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is a residential care home in Thorpe Bay, in the Southend-on-Sea council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 17 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, 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 Livability, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Shaftesbury Dolphin Court 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.

Shaftesbury Dolphin Court 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 Shaftesbury Dolphin Court include Lifstan Way Care Home, Fernbrook House and Maranatha Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.