Schumey's Corner

11a Queen Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7BB

01621774315

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 November 2018

Provider

Zero Three Care Homes LLP

Beds

2 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodDec 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Zero Three Care Homes LLP, which runs 10 care homes in England: 10 rated Good.

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 Schumey's Corner

Schumey's Corner is a residential care home in Essex, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Schumey's Corner is a residential care home supporting up to two people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, two people were using the service, each occupying a separate living area to support independent living. The home is situated in a residential area with good access to the local community and benefits from a large garden.

The registered manager oversees the service, which provides accommodation alongside personal care within a single contractual package.

The inspection found evidence that continued to support the service's good rating. There were no identified serious risks or concerns during the inspection and ongoing monitoring. The home's approach to supporting residents in separate living areas demonstrates a commitment to promoting independence for the people it cares for.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 December 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomActivities Programme

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 2 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CM0 7BB

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 1 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 November 2018.

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

Read Schumey's Corner'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 Schumey's Corner, 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 Schumey's Corner, 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 Schumey's Corner'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