Shaftesbury Kenway Court

5 Kenway, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 5DX

01702440750

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

6 March 2019

Provider

Livability

Beds

24 beds

About Shaftesbury Kenway Court

Shaftesbury Kenway Court is a nursing home in Southend-on-Sea, providing care for adults with a range of disabilities and complex needs. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Kenway Court provides nursing care for up to 24 people with a range of disabilities and complex needs. At the time of inspection, 20 people were living at the service, including young adults and older people. The purpose-built accommodation spans two floors, with communal living and dining areas, and each en-suite room includes a small kitchen area.

The service was managed by an established manager who promoted an open, person-centred culture. However, recent changes at the service had put pressure on the registered manager's time.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 April 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder 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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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 with nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS2 5DX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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: Good.

Rating report published 4 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 March 2019.

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

Read Shaftesbury Kenway Court'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 Shaftesbury Kenway Court, 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 Shaftesbury Kenway Court, 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 Shaftesbury Kenway Court'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