Down Hall Residential Home
Residential care home · Southminster
Downhall Road, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7QP
Run by Down Hall Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2020
- 8.4Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01621 776509
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 April 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Down Hall Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-6093492881
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Down Hall Residential Home
Down Hall Residential Home provides tailored residential care for up to 38 residents in Bradwell-on-Sea, with long-term and respite stays. The home supports people who need help while continuing to promote independence, dignity and familiar routines in a community setting.
Residents can join a year-round programme of activities, outings and events in the on-site function room. Local people, relatives and friends are also welcomed at community events, creating regular opportunities for wider social contact. Daily housekeeping includes room cleaning, with bedding and clothing laundered regularly. Long-term and respite care makes Down Hall relevant both for permanent moves and temporary arrangements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Southminster
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Care HomeSouthminster | 2.3 miles | Inadequate | 2.0 | |
| Aldeburgh HouseColchester | 3.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeaviewColchester | 3.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Deansbrook FarmSouthminster | 4.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Southminster Residential HomeSouthminster | 5.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- On-site community events
- Up to 38 residents
- Year-round activities programme
Suits: Residents seeking community-based residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Downhall Road, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7QP
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Questions families ask
How much does Down Hall Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Down Hall Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Down Hall Residential Home whether it takes residents funded by Essex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.