SummerLodge

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

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated SummerLodge 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.

SummerLodge 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 SummerLodge include Alyson House, Uplands Rehabilitation Centre and Kimberley Grace Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.