Mundy House

Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EY

01268520607

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 July 2018

Provider

PermaCare Limited

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 4 are lower.

21 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

InadequateJun 2015
GoodJun 2016
GoodJul 2018

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 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 PermaCare Limited 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 Mundy House

Located on Church Road in Basildon, this 66-bed residential care home is operated by PermaCare Limited and provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the CQC following its most recent inspection in July 2018. As a medium-sized facility in Essex, it offers a range of support tailored to residents with complex needs, including specialist dementia care and support for those with sight or hearing loss.

The home's location in Basildon provides access to local services and amenities in this established Essex town.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Mundy House, 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 Mundy House, 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 Mundy House'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