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Goldenley Care HomeEssex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Goldenley Care Home

11-13 Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HE

01268758487

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 February 2021

Provider

Goldenley Healthcare Ltd

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 26 are the same and 6 are lower.

30 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
GoodApr 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Goldenley Healthcare Ltd runs in England.

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 Goldenley Care Home

Goldenley Care Home is a residential care home in Essex, providing accommodation for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to 41 older people, including those living with dementia, with 22 residents at inspection. The service maintained strong family connections during lockdown through regular video and telephone calls, with the manager sending frequent emails and holding virtual meetings to keep relatives informed and involved in care decisions. Activities were creatively adapted to keep people engaged, including virtual entertainment streamed in communal areas and virtual conversations between residents of different homes.

Those isolating in bedrooms received one-to-one activity support.

The provider demonstrated thoughtful infection prevention measures by creating a dedicated area with COVID-19 testing equipment, PPE, and sanitising facilities. Staff wellbeing was prioritized during the outbreak period, with guidance provided on self-care and additional support available. Regular meetings were held where staff could discuss their feelings, share positive memories, and support one another through the challenging period.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS7 5HE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 10 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 February 2021.

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

Read Goldenley Care Home'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 Goldenley Care Home, 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 Goldenley Care Home, 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 Goldenley Care Home'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