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Leatherland LodgeThurrock

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Rated:GoodResidential

Leatherland Lodge

Darenth Lane, South Ockenden, Essex, RM15 5LS

01708853059

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 September 2019

Provider

Runwood Homes Limited

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 4 are lower.

20 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

GoodMay 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodOct 2019

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 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 Leatherland Lodge

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

Leatherland Lodge accommodates up to 48 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 41 residents were in residence. The home maintains adequate staffing levels with safe recruitment practices in place.

Staff have received appropriate training to dispense medication, and systems are established to minimise infection risks and learn from accidents and incidents.

Care and treatment are planned to ensure residents' safety and welfare. Staff receive training and supervision to fulfil their roles effectively. Residents are supported to maintain good health with access to healthcare professionals, and staff are trained to support people with their individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 October 2019

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.

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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 · RM15 5LS

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 9 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 September 2019.

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

Read Leatherland 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 Leatherland 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 Leatherland 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 Leatherland 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