Learning disability care homes in Thurrock

Updated

Thurrock has 13 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 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Thurrock council paid on average £726 a week for a residential care place and £910 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Thurrock (26)

Thurrock at a glance

13on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 92% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Thurrock 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.

How we rate care homes

13 learning disability care homes in Thurrock

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Sunnyside House

Run by Sunnyside House Limited

130 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4BX
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 14 residents in South Ockendon, run by Sunnyside House Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and children.

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Allensmead

Run by Meadowview Care Limited

13 Grangewick Road, Grays, RM16 2DW
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 1 resident in Grays, run by Meadowview Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Avalon

Run by Peabody Trust

Longhouse Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, RM16 4QP
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 8 residents in Grays, run by Peabody Trust. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Aveley House

Run by Meadowview Care Limited

6 Park Lane, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4UD
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Weddings, private celebrations, cultural occasions and corporate gatherings can be staged at Aveley House, which offers adaptable indoor and outdoor event spaces. A spacious hall supports larger celebrations, while wedding layouts can range from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions.

Corporate events cover meetings, conferences and business gatherings, with spaces arranged around the purpose of the occasion.

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Gallimore Lodge

Run by Peabody Trust

Meesons Lane, Grays, RM17 5HR
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 8 residents in Grays, run by Peabody Trust. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Larwood

Run by Certitude Trading Limited

Larwood, Fulbrook Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5JY
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in South Ockendon, run by Certitude Trading Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Meesons Lodge

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Henry De Grey Close, Meesons Lane, Grays, RM17 5GH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential support at Meesons Lodge centres on adults with learning disabilities and younger adults with complex needs. The service also supports autistic people, with care shaped around identity, wellbeing, relationships and independence.

Achieve together’s Wheel of Engagement framework helps Meesons Lodge plan support around each person’s priorities.

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Orchid

Run by Satash Community Care Project Limited

51 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6DH
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in South Ockendon, run by Satash Community Care Project Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Pineapple Lodge

Run by Pineapple Care Services Limited

117-119 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6DJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in South Ockendon, run by Pineapple Care Services Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Satash Community Care Project Limited

Run by Satash Community Care Project Limited

109-111 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6DJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in South Ockendon, run by Satash Community Care Project Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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The Homesteads

Run by Mr Godson O Ibeji and Mrs Ifeoma Ibeji

216 Southend Road, Stanford Le Hope, SS17 7AQ
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Stanford-le-Hope, run by Mr Godson O Ibeji and Mrs Ifeoma Ibeji. Supports learning disabilities.

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A M Care Home Limited

Run by A M Care Home Limited

56-58 Lodge Lane, Grays, RM16 2YH
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Grays, run by A M Care Home Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Lotus House

Run by Satash Community Care Project Limited

95 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6DJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 4 residents in South Ockendon, run by Satash Community Care Project Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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 Thurrock?

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

Which learning disability care homes in Thurrock are rated Outstanding?

Sunnyside House.

How much does a care home cost in Thurrock?

Thurrock council paid on average £726 a week for residential care and £910 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,886 and £743. 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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