Westacres

Westacres is a residential care home in Basildon, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Salutem Bid Co, which operates 67 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Westacres 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.

Westacres 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 Westacres include Acorn House - Laindon, The Oakes and The Berrys Carehome. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.