The Bungalow

The Bungalow is a residential care home in Wickford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Hamelin Trust, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2019, the CQC rated The Bungalow 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.

The Bungalow has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to The Bungalow include The Grange, Silvanna Court and Grovelands Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.