Rated Care Homes

St George's House

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.

  • 4 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 67 of 76

    rated care homes in Southend-on-Sea are rated Good, like this one.

St George's House: inspection record

Care home, 26 beds, Southend-on-Sea

Rated Good in October 2022, up from Requires improvement.

St George's House: 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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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 27 October 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

St George's House provides personal care and accommodation for up to 25 older people. At the time of our visit 14 people were being accommodated. The service is provided in a purpose-built building set over two floors with access to garden areas. It is located near a main town.

What inspectors found

People told us they were happy living at the service and with the care and support they received. One person said, "I can't fault anything here." Another person said, "The staff are kind."

Read the rest of CQC's summary

Care and treatment were planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people's safety and welfare. People were cared for safely by staff who had been recruited and employed after appropriate checks had been completed. Staff had received appropriate training. There were systems in place to minimise the risk of infection and to learn lessons from accidents and incidents. Medicines were dispensed by staff who had received training to do so.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service support this practice.

People were supported to eat and drink enough to ensure they maintained a balanced diet and referrals to other health professionals were made when required. The environment was well maintained and suitable for people.

People were supported to follow their interests and participate in social activities. The provider responded to complaints received in a timely manner. People were supported to make plans for the end of their life.

The provider had been successful in driving improvements at the service. Systems had been put in place to monitor the service and improve outcomes for people.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Nicola Findlater
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Older People

Inspection report

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

6 inspection reports, latest 27 October 2022. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

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

Who runs it

Provider
Avocet Care & Support LtdBrand: Abbeyfield Society
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
00956345 (opens Companies House)
Charity number
260015

Getting help from Southend-on-Sea City 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 St George's House provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists St George's House as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does St George's House have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 26 beds at St George's House.
When was St George's House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for St George's House was published on 27 October 2022.
Who runs St George's House?
St George's House is run by Avocet Care & Support Ltd.
What is St George's House's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 27 October 2022.

Contact

Phone
01702 331512
Address
Park Terrace, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7PH Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  4. –
    Cedars Care Home Not yet rated, 0.3 miles away
  5. RI
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