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Care homes in Wickford

There are 3 care homes in Wickford on the CQC register, 52 beds in all. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% across Essex and 83% across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Wickford: about £1,460 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Grovelands Lodge: Requires improvement, on 4 August 2025.

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In short

  • A care needs assessment from Essex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
  • For dementia support, 1 have it on their CQC registration.
  • We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
  • CQC rates 2 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Wickford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 3care homes registered with CQC
  • 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
  • 0have nursing care
  • 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024

Care homes in Wickford

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  1. The Grange

    Wickford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated May 2022
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  2. The Bungalow

    Wickford · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2019
    View profile (The Bungalow)

  3. Grovelands Lodge

    Wickford · Mental health conditions, Adults under 65, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Grovelands Lodge)

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Wickford in figures

Essex has 7 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Wickford. Of Wickford and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Wickford ranks 6th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (67%); Runwell is highest at 100%. Across Essex we list 370 care homes, and 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Wickford the figure is 67%. Across Essex, 24% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Wickford it is 33%. Most recent to register: Grovelands Lodge (January 2011). On their CQC registrations, 2 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. Typical size: 23 beds across Essex, 17 on average in Wickford. Oldest rating on the list: The Bungalow, March 2019.

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Nearby towns against Wickford

PlaceHow farCare homesRated Good or Outstanding
Wickford–32
Runwell1.2 mi44
Thundersley3.4 mi96
Rayleigh3.5 mi66
Basildon3.8 mi1713
Billericay4.7 mi33

What care homes cost in Wickford

Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages
Residential care home£1,250 a week
Nursing home£1,530 a week

Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.

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Questions families ask about care homes in Wickford

How many care homes are there in Wickford?

Wickford has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 1 supports people living with dementia. Highly rated options include The Grange and The Bungalow.

Are care homes in Wickford well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.

How much does a care home cost in Wickford?

Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of a care home?

It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Essex council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Essex council.

How should I compare care homes in Wickford?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 3 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 2. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with Wickford for care homes?

Counting care homes: Wickford 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Runwell (1.2 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Thundersley (3.4 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Rayleigh (3.5 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.

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