Larwood

Larwood, Fulbrook Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JY

01708857354

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

17 April 2018

Provider

Certitude Trading Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodApr 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Certitude Trading Limited, which runs 15 care homes in England: 11 rated Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

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.

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 Larwood

Larwood is a small residential care home located in South Ockendon, within the Thurrock area of East England. The home provides care for up to eight residents and is operated by Certitude Trading Limited. It supports people across a broad range of needs, including those with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and older people.

The service also accommodates younger adults requiring residential support. The Care Quality Commission rated Larwood as Good following its inspection in April 2018. The home's small size and diverse care specialisms mean it may be suitable for individuals with complex or multiple support needs seeking a personalised residential environment.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Larwood, 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 Larwood, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Larwood'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