Abbeyfield - St George's House

Park Terrace, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7PH

01702331512

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 October 2022

Provider

Avocet Care & Support Ltd

Beds

26 beds

About Abbeyfield - St George's House

Abbeyfield - St George's House is a residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, providing care for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

St George's House accommodates up to 25 older people in a purpose-built, two-storey building with garden access near a main town. At the time of inspection, 14 residents were living there. People expressed satisfaction with their care, with one resident stating "I can't fault anything here" and another praising the kindness of staff.

Care was planned and delivered to ensure people's safety and welfare. Staff had undergone appropriate recruitment checks and received suitable training. Systems were in place to support safe care delivery and protect residents' wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 October 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS0 7PH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 27 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 October 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Abbeyfield - St George's House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbeyfield - St George's House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbeyfield - St George's House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Abbeyfield - St George's House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees