Southborough Care Home
Residential care home · Chelmsford
9-11 Southborough Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AG
Run by Southborough Care Home Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01245 357748
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 March 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Southborough Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-233699100
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Southborough Care Home
Southborough Care Home provides residential, respite, palliative and end-of-life care in a small Chelmsford home with 12 en-suite rooms. Individual care plans, daily activities and a varied routine support residents whose needs range from ongoing care to shorter stays.
Facilities include a dining room, assisted bathrooms, an assisted shower room, a garden and a rear car park. Meals and snacks are served throughout the day, with food adapted to dietary needs and individual weight goals. The home also has a hairdressing room and presents daily life as a combination of practical care, social activity and comfortable accommodation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chelmsford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham HomeChelmsford | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cherry Wood Grange Care HomeChelmsford | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Daniel Kirby HouseChelmsford | 0.2 miles | |||
| Manor LodgeChelmsford | 0.4 miles | |||
| Manor LodgeChelmsford | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 12 en-suite rooms
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Small family-run home
Ask about
- The home has 12 resident rooms
Suits: People seeking a small home for residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
9-11 Southborough Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AG
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Questions families ask
When was Southborough Care Home established?
Southborough Care Home was established in 2012 and is family run.
Does Southborough offer respite care?
Yes. They provide respite care as a temporary service for loved ones while supporting both residents and caregivers.
Does Southborough provide palliative care?
Yes. They provide palliative care focused on comfort and support for residents with serious illnesses.
How much does Southborough Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Southborough Care 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.