Learning disability care homes in Basildon

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Basildon has 12 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 10 Good and 1 Inadequate. Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place and £1,134 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Basildon (27)

Basildon at a glance

12on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Inadequate1
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care67% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Basildon on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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12 learning disability care homes in Basildon

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The Oakes

Run by Kingswood Care Services Limited

55 Railway Approach, Laindon, SS15 6JX
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

The Oakes provides residential support for people with learning disabilities in a homely detached house in Laindon. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and supports younger adults and people whose needs may include autism, communication support, sensory or physical needs and behaviours that challenge.

Support extends into ordinary daily life, including shopping, visiting friends and taking medication.

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Acorn House - Laindon

Run by Kingswood Care Services Limited

28 Somerset Road, Laindon, SS15 6PE
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Acorn House provides residential support and accommodation for people with learning disabilities in Essex, including younger adults. Its person-centred approach focuses on independence, long-term goals and practical everyday skills.

Support may include personal care, medication and communication, alongside help with shopping, maintaining a home and paying bills. Residents can also take part in community activities and visit friends.

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Ashview

Run by Ashview House Limited

River View High Road, Vange Basildon, SS16 4TR
GoodCQC · Oct 2024
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 13 residents in Vange Basildon, run by Ashview House Limited. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Cedar House

Run by Kingswood Care Services Limited

London Road, Pitsea, SS13 2BY
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Cedar House supports younger adults with learning disabilities through residential accommodation and person-centred social support. Individual plans reflect people’s wishes, strengths and aspirations, helping them develop skills and pursue meaningful long-term goals.

Support can include personal care, communication, medication and meal preparation. Residents are encouraged to go shopping, visit friends, join activities and maintain their home,…

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Glenroyd House

Run by Glenroyd House Limited

26 High Road North, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4DP
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Basildon, run by Glenroyd House Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Longwood Place

Run by Essex County Council

110 High Road, Langdon Hill, SS16 6HY
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Longwood Place is registered as a residential care home without nursing for people whose needs may include dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its evidence supports a care setting for residents requiring accommodation and daily support rather than a clearly documented specialist home-care service delivered in their own property.

The available official material does not establish detailed branch-specific…

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Shaftesbury Anvil House

Run by Livability

199 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0NX
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Billericay, run by Livability. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Berrys Carehome

Run by The Berrys Carehome Limited

43 Gardenia Court, Basildon, SS15 5PG
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Basildon, run by The Berrys Carehome Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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The Bungalow

Run by Hamelin Trust

306 Southend Road, Shotgate, Wickford, SS11 8QW
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 5 residents in Wickford, run by Hamelin Trust. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Westacres

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited

65-67 Somerset Road, Basildon, SS15 6PP
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

A new purpose-built community residential care home, Westacres supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The home forms part of Salutem’s adult services for people aged 18 and over, including those with complex social care needs.

Salutem describes its support as tailored around individual goals and aspirations, with adult provision spanning residential care, supported living and specialist pathways.

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Rectory Lodge

Run by Choice Support

87 Rectory Road, Pitsea, Essex, SS13 2AF
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 12 residents in Essex, run by Choice Support. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Herondale

Run by Choice Support

2 Herondale, Basildon, SS14 1RR
InadequateCQC · Jul 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Basildon, run by Choice Support. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Basildon?

12 learning disability care homes in Basildon are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Basildon are rated Outstanding?

The Oakes.

How much does a care home cost in Basildon?

Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for residential care and £1,134 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,407 and £1,524. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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