There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in Southminster (including Asheldham, Bradwell-on-Sea and Tillingham) listed on Docorix. 8 currently hold a CQC rating: 6 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 151 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Southminster, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 4 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 6 care homes in Southminster by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Down Hall Residential Home
Good
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Rated Outstanding for Responsive. Rating published April 2020.
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Deansbrook Farm
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2019.
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Southminster Residential Home
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2019.
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Estoril
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2018.
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Schumey’s Corner
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published December 2018.
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Villeneuve House
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2018.
Choosing care homes in Southminster
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Southminster?
Docorix lists 8 CQC-registered care homes in Southminster, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes in Southminster are rated Good?
6 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Deansbrook Farm, Down Hall Residential Home, Estoril, Schumey’s Corner, Southminster Residential Home and Villeneuve House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
