Rated Care Homes

Willow Bay

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

  • 2 years

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 295 of 361

    rated care homes in Essex are rated Good, like this one.

Willow Bay: inspection record

Care home, 5 beds, Essex

Rated Good in August 2024.

Willow Bay: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 21 August 2024 (assessment visit 14 May 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Willow Bay Care Home is a residential care home providing accommodation with personal care for up to 5 people. The service provides care to people with a learning disability and/or autistic people. Our on-site assessment was unannounced on 8 July 2024. We looked at quality statements relating to areas in Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive. For those areas we did not assess, we used the ratings awarded at the last inspection to calculate the overall rating. We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. Right support, right care, right culture is the statutory guidance which supports CQC to make assessments and judgements about services providing support to people with a learning disability and/or autistic people. We considered this guidance as there were people using the service who have a learning disability and or who are autistic. The service met this guidance. Staff had received training and demonstrated a good understanding of their responsibilities to support people to manage risks. Staff told us they were well supported in their roles and there were enough staff to support people safely.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
  1. Safe

    Good

    We did not look at all quality statements for Safe at this assessment. The service was safe. This rating uses some scores from the previous inspection. The service followed robust recruitment procedures and enough staff were employed. People received safe care and treatment from staff who understood their healthcare needs. Staff knew how to safely support people around their individual risks.

  2. Effective

    Good

    We did not look at all quality statements for Effective at this assessment. The service was effective. This rating uses some scores from the previous inspection. We found peoples needs were assessed and care plans and risk assessments were reviewed. Peoples rights were respected and this included the right to make unwise decisions.

  3. Caring

    Good

    We did not look at all quality statements for Caring at this assessment. The service was Caring. People’s individual needs and preferences were well documented, and this was reflected in their care, treatment, and support.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    We did not look at all quality statements for Responsive at this assessment. The service was responsive. This rating uses some scores from the previous inspection. The provider was responsive to people’s needs and assessed, reviewed, and appropriately adjusted their care plans as required. This included any communication needs.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Margaret Hobbs
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

4 inspection reports, latest 22 November 2018. Latest assessment published 21 August 2024; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
03566908 (opens Companies House)

Kingswood Care Services Limited runs 6 services, all in the East of England. 6 are rated Good or Outstanding.

Other services run by Kingswood Care Services Limited

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    Cedar House Good. Care home, Essex
  4. G

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Getting help from Essex County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Willow Bay provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Willow Bay as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Willow Bay have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 5 beds at Willow Bay.
When was Willow Bay last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Willow Bay was published on 21 August 2024.
Who runs Willow Bay?
Willow Bay is run by Kingswood Care Services Limited. It runs 6 services, all in the East of England.
What is Willow Bay's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 21 August 2024.

Contact

Phone
01268 455104
Address
11 Marine Approach, Canvey Island, SS8 0AL Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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