SummerHill

SummerHill 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 6 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 SummerCare, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated SummerHill 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.

SummerHill 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 SummerHill include Cavell Lodge, Hallmark Admiral Court Luxury Care Home and Legra Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.