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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Sunnyside House Limited

130 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4BX
01708861201
Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 September 2021

Provider

Sunnyside House Limited

Beds

14 beds

About Sunnyside House Limited

Sunnyside House is a residential care home in Thurrock, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Sunnyside House provides accommodation with personal care for up to 14 adults with learning disabilities, focusing on developing life skills to support transition into independent living. The service includes 12 en-suite bedrooms and two independence transition flats with kitchens, located near local facilities including shops, libraries, and health services. Residents, who refer to themselves as "Learners," benefit from exceptionally responsive and caring staff who are highly motivated and compassionate.

One relative commented, "I've never come across an organisation like this, five-star rating all the time," while another noted their family member "is just so happy there" and praised the staff's "overall understanding of people's needs.

Learners spoke about close bonds with staff and person-centred support to help them overcome barriers to achieving their goals. The environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, with staff following safe infection prevention and control processes. Risk assessments are in place to protect learner safety, and residents reported feeling safe with clear knowledge of who to approach if they have concerns.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 November 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity
14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · RM15 4BX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 4 November 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 September 2021.

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

Read Sunnyside House'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 Sunnyside House Limited, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Sunnyside House Limited, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Sunnyside House Limited'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.

Location

130 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4BX

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Sunnyside House Limited

CQC overall rating

Outstanding

Inspection date: 27 September 2021

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