Chignal House

107 Chignal Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JA

01245284538

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 May 2019

Provider

Paradise Lodge Care Home Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Chignal House

Chignal House is a residential care home in Essex, offering personal care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities and complex or physical health needs. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Chignal House provides personal care and accommodation for three people with learning disabilities and complex or physical health needs in a small domestic-style property. Staff are kind and caring, supporting residents to be as independent as possible while keeping them safe. The home has identified and managed risks effectively, and staff have developed skills to meet the complex needs of the people living there.

Residents have access to healthcare professionals when needed and receive support with medicines, food, and drink to help them remain well.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 August 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM1 2JA

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 22 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 May 2019.

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

Read Chignal 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 Chignal 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 Chignal 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 Chignal 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