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Care homes in Stanford-le-Hope
4 care homes in Stanford-le-Hope are registered with CQC, holding 95 beds in total. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 92% across Thurrock and 83% across England. Typical fees in Stanford-le-Hope come to about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Thurrock council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Thurrock are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Stanford-le-Hope", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 4CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 0provide nursing care
- 0rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Stanford-le-Hope | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,500 | £1,460 | £1,400 |
Care homes in Stanford-le-Hope
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
The Homesteads
What inspectors found: There were eight people living in the service on the day of our inspection.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Cedar House
What inspectors found: People received safe care from staff who had been provided with safeguarding training.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Collins House
What inspectors found: About the service: - Collins House caters for up to 45 older people, some of whom might be living with dementia.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Longwood Place
What inspectors found: The service will provide short term residential care to a maximum of eight people who have been discharged from hospital with a positive Covid-19…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Dementia care homes in Stanford-le-Hope
3 of the 4 care homes in Stanford-le-Hope are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
What care homes cost in Stanford-le-Hope
| Residential care home | £1,455 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,685 a week |
Thurrock Council's own rates: £23.42 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £843.76 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £977.35 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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What the numbers say about Stanford-le-Hope
Thurrock has 1 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Stanford-le-Hope. Of Stanford-le-Hope and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Stanford-le-Hope has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Chadwell St Mary at 100%. 100% of rated care homes in Stanford-le-Hope are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% of those rated among the 31 we list across Thurrock. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% in Stanford-le-Hope, 27% across Thurrock. CQC registered Cedar House in October 2012, the newest on this list. On their CQC registrations, 1 of 4 list physical disabilities and 2 of 4 list learning disabilities. Typical size: 13 beds across Thurrock, 24 on average in Stanford-le-Hope. One rating goes back to May 2018: Longwood Place. Ask what has changed since.
Providers behind the care homes in Stanford-le-Hope
- Christian Care Homes 1 in this list
- Thurrock Borough Council 1 in this list
- Essex County Council 1 in this list
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Stanford-le-Hope and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford-le-Hope | – | 4 | 4 |
| Basildon | 3.5 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Chadwell St Mary | 3.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Grays | 5.4 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Canvey Island | 6.3 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Thundersley | 6.8 mi | 9 | 6 |
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Common questions about care homes in Stanford-le-Hope
How many registered care homes are in Stanford-le-Hope?
As of Oct 2026, 4 care homes in Stanford-le-Hope are registered with CQC. Of these, 3 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include The Homesteads, Cedar House and Collins House.
How are care homes in Stanford-le-Hope rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 4. Of those, 4 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Stanford-le-Hope?
Average self-funder fees in East of England, 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Thurrock council help pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Thurrock council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Thurrock council.
How can I pick between care homes in Stanford-le-Hope?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 4 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 4 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Stanford-le-Hope?
Stanford-le-Hope has 4, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Basildon (3.5 miles): 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Chadwell St Mary (3.8 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Grays (5.4 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Basildon 3.5 mi
- Care homes in Chadwell St Mary 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Grays 5.4 mi
- Care homes in Canvey Island 6.3 mi
- Care homes in Thundersley 6.8 mi
- Care homes in Wickford 6.9 mi
- Care homes in Gravesend 6.9 mi
- Care homes in Billericay 7.2 mi
Related pages and guides for Stanford-le-Hope
- Help paying for care in Thurrock
- Best rated care homes in Thurrock
- Nursing homes in Thurrock
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Thurrock's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Home care in Stanford-le-Hope (157)
- NHS-funded nursing care
- Understanding CQC ratings
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- When is it time for a care home?
Nearby postcodes
- SS16 5
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.