Bennett Lodge

Waterson Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex, RM16 4LD

01375842724

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 May 2022

Provider

Runwood Homes Limited

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 3 are lower.

10 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodAug 2018
Requires ImprovementDec 2020
GoodJun 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Runwood Homes Limited, which runs 58 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 47 Good and 10 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Bennett Lodge

Bennett Lodge is a residential care home in Thurrock, providing support for older people and disabled adults, including those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Bennett Lodge is a residential care home accommodating up to 48 people, currently with 44 residents. It supports disabled and older people, including those living with dementia. The two-level accommodation features a lift for accessibility, with lounges, dining areas, and outdoor courtyard space with raised beds.

Residents spoke positively about their experience at the service. One person said, "I am happy here, I am treated very well," while another commented, "Lovely people around me, meals are not bad too. " Staff were consistently described as welcoming and supportive by those using the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 June 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RM16 4LD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 15 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 May 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 23 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bennett Lodge'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 Bennett Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bennett Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bennett Lodge'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