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Care Provided by Biffins
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Biffins for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mr & Mrs M F Joomun
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise West(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Biffins Reviews (13)
Biffins has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.902) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Biffins has 13 reviews.
My dad has been in Biffins shoeburyness for nearly a year, he is very well cared for, my grandmother was also there before she passed away, the staff are all lovely and very attentive, I would recommend Biffins as it's a place where you can get long or short term care for your nearest and dearest, family or friends.
Great people looking after my mum very well no problems at all all staff are great and look after my mum very well and also all the other residents that are there as I said they are outstanding they also get me updated with mum and the care home
Biffins provides a home for my dad now he is not safe in his own home. Biffins is warm and cosy and the meals are freshly prepared each day. The management are excellent and the staff are happy and competent. The residents are treated with respect and their dignity preserved. All issues are dealt with swiftly. The carers reassure the residents when they are worried always with patience. Dad is clean, well fed and looked after. We couldn’t ask for more.
I have always found the staff so friendly and compassionate in everything they do in making residents feel comfortable safe and secure. Whenever I visit there are always staff around to offer drinks and biscuits to the residents and the home cooking is really good. There was a Christmas party and the singer and staff got everyone involved along with a nice buffet.
He has a nice room and nice food.
The management are excellent and would go out of their way to help us with whatever we needed.
My mother is presently a resident at Biffins Care Home. I am so glad to have found this wonderful home where the decoration of the building is lovely and feels just like a home-from-home atmosphere. From the moment you walk through the front door, it is inviting and welcoming, exceptionally clean and the home-made food is fantastic. The amazing garden is beautiful and is in full view from the lounge for all to see and enjoy. Lovely to see the many activities throughout the day and even I get involved in some of them! Without a doubt, the staff here are outstanding - they are highly professional, approachable and loving, plus they make you feel part of a family. Christmas time was wonderful, and the party was the best! Thank you, Biffins, for putting the smile back on my mother's face and for making her senior years happy again.
Couldn’t fault them at all.
Highly recommend.
Always able to answer any questions and efficient - was worried about where my nan went but finally found a home that are like a family.
Now onto the staff, well what can I say. I met most of them I believe, what a great team of hard-working, compassionate and caring people. They always took time to put on activities for the folks. I visited quite a lot before lockdown and was always welcomed, offered a cuppa and even food too, bless them. I felt part of a family there and was looking forward to visiting at Christmas, but alas wasn't able to because of lockdown. I decided to help move my Auntie to Biffins because I'd had 2 friends recommend it to me, as they'd had relatives who had resided there.
Since I moved my cousin into the care home which was six years ago it’s been a pleasure going to visit and all the staff are extremely helpful pleasant the food is certainly excellent and my cousin has been happy there all the time I’m well informed of her medical needs and condition they’ve been excellent over these last few months year with the coronavirus situation I couldn’t be more pleased with the way they’ve conducted things in a very professional way I have been well informed all the way through it’s what I call caring with love well-done thank you
My mum has been a resident for just over five years now, and whilst I don't have a specific instance to portray, I would like to thank the entire staff for their diligence and forward-thinking to ensure that covid has been well and truly kept at bay. I am frequently kept informed of any development within the home and am constantly impressed by the level of personal care and attention that my mum is receiving, for which I am eternally grateful.
The staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is ever too much trouble for them.
I can highly recommend this care provider.
My mother was a resident at Biffins for nearly three years and throughout her stay, the team of carers were always very responsive to her needs. Any issues were dealt with promptly and effectively. When my mother was confined to bed, the carers always found time to make her comfortable and to raise her spirits. I was particularly impressed with their commitment to maintain high standards of cleanliness and for successfully safeguarding the residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mum was transferred from another home but the staff at Biffins are great with her and she has settled in really well. The care she receives is very good and if they think there is a medical problem they are quick to act. They have also ensured that during the pandemic we are able to visit in an enclosed area. I am very happy and thankful for all their help and efforts during this time.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 January 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biffins
What types of Care is Biffins registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Biffins have?
There are 10 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Biffins?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Biffins to the centre of Southend-on-Sea?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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