Lighthouse

403-407, Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9TW

01702307370

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 June 2018

Provider

Care In Style Limited

Beds

14 beds

About Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a residential care home in Southend-on-Sea, providing accommodation and personal care for people living with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Lighthouse provides accommodation and personal care for up to 14 people living with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs. At the time of inspection, 13 people were using the service. The home has a registered manager in post overseeing care delivery.

Inspectors found the service had made continual improvements since the previous rating of good in November 2015. The home demonstrated outstanding practice across all areas reviewed, reflecting a sustained commitment to quality care and support for its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 July 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes en-suite accommodation that residents can decorate and furnish to their preferences, with two kitchens available to residents.
Shared spaces include three lounges, dining areas, an art room, sensory room, sheltered veranda and gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS0 9TW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 June 2018.

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

Read Lighthouse'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 Lighthouse, 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 Lighthouse, 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 Lighthouse'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