Barrow House
Residential Care
Not available
Eastern County Care Limited
3 beds
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Eastern County Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 2 not yet rated.
- How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.
About Barrow House
Barrow House is a small residential care home in Little Wakering, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It provides accommodation for three residents and is operated by Eastern County Care Limited. The home specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Its intimate size means residents receive personalised care within a domestic setting rather than a larger institutional environment. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection. Little Wakering is a village location with access to local amenities and transport links to Southend-on-Sea.
Those considering this home for a family member should contact the provider directly to discuss specific care needs and the home's current availability.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Barrow 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 Barrow 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Barrow 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.
Location
365 Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, Southend-on-sea, SS3 0LB
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