Longcroft Residential Care Home

34 Swan Lane, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DD

01268572066

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 December 2020

Provider

Longcroft Care Home Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Longcroft Residential Care Home

Longcroft Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Essex supporting people with mental health needs. Further detail on how the service performs is set out in the CQC findings below.

Longcroft Residential Care Home supports a maximum of seven people living with mental health needs. At the time of inspection, the service was at full capacity. Residents and relatives expressed strong satisfaction with their care.

One resident said, "I feel happy here, I feel safe. There was talk of me moving at the start of the year but I want to stay here for the rest of my days. " A relative commented, "I am very pleased with the service, everything is excellent, and communication is very good.

The home prioritises supporting people to be as independent as possible, with care and support tailored to individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 January 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger 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.

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS11 7DD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Substance misuse problems.

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 January 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 December 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 16 January 2019: Good
CaringPublished 16 January 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 January 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Longcroft Residential 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 Longcroft Residential Care Home, 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 Longcroft Residential Care Home, 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 Longcroft Residential 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