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The home is located just a few miles from the 'Golden Mile' front at Southend, is easily accessible by local transport and is close to both shops and park lands.
The aims of Cavell Lodge are to maximise residents’ quality of life by enabling each resident to live according to his/her...
Care Provided by Cavell Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are set according to care needs and allocated room. Hairdressing, foot healthcare, and newspapers are not included in the care fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cavell Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cavell Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Corvell Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michael Daley(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visiting times are 11.00am to 12.30pm, 3.00pm to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Please note, the home have protected meal times so they do not have visiting during these times unless you have been specifically requested to assist or you have a pre-arranged agreement.
Parking
- Car park available
Cavell Lodge Reviews (38)
Cavell Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cavell Lodge has 38 reviews.
We have found Cavell Lodge consistently delivers an exceptional standard of care for its residents. Their communication with relatives is always sympathetic, helpful, and genuinely uplifting. Both the staff and management team are highly approachable, responsive, and proactive, addressing any concerns quickly and with real understanding. Their commitment to resident wellbeing and family support is evident in everything they do.
My father has currently been a resident at Cavell Lodge for four weeks and I am impressed by the care given from dedicated and compassionate staff. The staff appear happy and the environment is spotlessly clean. Meals are freshly cooked and include fresh vegetables and salads and the chefs are totally engaged with the residents. A variety of food options are always offered. The management are approachable and liaise with me regarding Dads care plan and encourage feedback and communication. Standards are high and maintained by Michael and the care team. My father has benefitted from engaging in the activities provided including singing, quizzes, crafts etc and I can relax knowing the high level of care is consistent.
My mother has been in Cavell Lodge since 2020. Before her my Mother in Law resided at Cavell Lodge 2014 - 2018. Some of the staff and management are still working there. The staff are responsive, cheerful, knowledgeable, kind and well trained. If there is an issue, the staff are available and open to discuss. The home have an excellent relationship with the Doctor and the Doctor is happy to discuss elements of my mothers care directly with me as her medical history has been complex and I have power of Attorney for Health and Welfare. This is not the case with other care homes which I have had experience of. The home is beautifully appointed and has a beautiful garden, spotlessly clean and the catering is first class however the fees reflect this.
The home is pretty and extremely well kept. The menu is varied and aligned to special events when appropriate. The carers are polite cheerful and caring.
The home is very well managed.
I have no hesitation in highly recommending this retirement home.
Throughout his time there the care he received was of the highest quality. All the staff were friendly, professional and very caring. In fact, like one big family. A lovely atmosphere, good food and a variety of activities all contributed to make my father's stay a very happy one. Also, the end of life care was excellent.
My father couldn't have been looked after any better and I would recommend Cavell Lodge to any prospective residents/ families without reservation.
The environment is clean and well maintained with beautiful decor for the residents to enjoy and the garden is beautiful and again, really well maintained.
Cavell Lodge organise regular activities and often hold events such as garden parties or sing alongs which the residents love.
On the last few days of my mums life the staff were incredible. The care they gave my mum was exceptional and the support they gave my sister and I was really caring and we felt we were surrounded by family.
Michael and all the Cavell Lodge family really care about their residents. My mother went into the care home with a prognosis of 3-6 months but with the excellent care, kindness shown by all the staff and excellent choices of food, we had the bonus of 3 years with mum. She enjoyed the variety of fun, daily activities especially the singing sessions. The staff are very caring, calm, friendly and professional even though residents can sometimes have challenging behaviour and comments. Cavell Lodge is spotlessly clean throughout, not just the bedrooms. The room mum had was spacious, bright and well equipped. The manager is very supportive and approachable and always available for any assistance that may be needed, as are all his management team. Mum was very happy at Cavell Lodge and always spoke highly about the care given by all the staff and said that living in the home was like living in a 5* hotel. We, her family, are extremely grateful to everyone who was involved in mum's care.
During those years my mother's dementia became more apparent and she also lost the use of her legs. On occasions, I am sure she was not an easy patient but the staff were always at hand, with a smile and understanding of what was required.
Michael the manager was always available to discuss my mother's wellbeing and I must mention Eliza, Chris and especially Lucy whose dedication to the patients was second to none. She arranged many activities throughout the year.
I have no hesitation in recommending this home to any potential residents or their families.
My godmother spent 2 years residing in Cavell Lodge. From the moment she went in until the day she passed, the level of care and kindness she was shown was second to none. I have nothing but praise for every member of staff. It is a beautiful Care Home, expertly run and managed and would not hesitate to recommend Cavell Lodge.
I cannot fault Cavell Lodge for the care they provide to my father. Staff are happy, friendly and approachable. They really care about their residents. My father is proud to live here and tells people that it is like living in a 5 star hotel. The food is lovely, rooms are spacious. There is a lovely atmosphere and the whole place is spotlessly clean. It is very well managed. Senior staff are visible and always have time to listen. Communication is great. I feel secure leaving my father in the care of the wonderful staff here. Absolutely second to none. Outstanding care home.
My aunt stayed with Cavell Lodge for a few months until she recently passed away. She came from hospice after no longer being able to care from herself alone at home but being too well with stage 4 terminal lung cancer to stay at the hospice any longer. I visited MANY homes and by far Cavell Lodge was the nicest on first impressions in terms of overall accommodation, room cleanliness and smell, plus the residents I see seemed content. I have nothing negative to say about Cavell Lodge. The nursing team there, the management and all other staff were wonderful, kept me informed of everything from how she was feeling to falls and did everything in their power to make her safe. She had been in a home before hospice which in comparison was awful. If anyone is nervous and worried about placing a sick loved one in Cavell Lodge, whether it's a family member or friend, don't be. It was the best place my aunt could have been in her last days. Special thanks to 3 members of staff in particular.
My 97 year old mother has been in Cavell Lodge for 4 weeks. She has now settled in well after some initial hiccups. She has been able to fit in with the help and support of the management and staff help. She finds the facilities first class, food very good and staff able to help with her medication. Overall, she seems very happy.
My 102 year old Mum has been in Cavell Lodge for nearly 3months and has settled in very well. She loves her bright comfortable room and is always telling me how kind and friendly all the staff are. The atmosphere from the minute you arrive is welcoming and happy and the facilities are spotlessly clean. The manager is approachable and understanding; he expresses real concern for the safety and happiness of the residents and happily provides reassurance and assistance to relatives, as do his management team. I feel totally confident in the care given to my mother by all the staff and am grateful to everyone for looking after her so well.
But she has settled in well and seems content
There seems to be activities most days
She feels safe so we the family are happy all the staff and management treat her with kindness and dignity
Thank you
Mother is 101+ years old with advanced dementia & near total sight loss. She is treated with attentive care & great respect.
The staff are caring, polite, and delightful. They have been very helpful and accommodating.
Today, on arrival to visit my mother, I was invited to join the daily activity which was a singalong session. It was a fun joyful activity lead by a lovely lady and the brilliant activity coordinator. It was wonderful and moving to see how some of the resident's demeanour changed completely within a short space of time and after half an hour were different people.
Our experience so far at Cavell Lodge has been great. The staff are very caring, friendly and professional. The atmosphere is calm, homely, fresh and bright. The food is excellent, my dad often stays for lunch with my mum which is lovely for both of them. As a family, we feel assured that mum is getting very good care in a safe and loving environment. Daily activities, background music, fresh decor and happy staff make for the best alternative home for mum.
This home is extremely well run, in a professional manner. All staff are very obliging - nothing is too much trouble. Food is of a very good quality - good choices all around. Ample portions, well cooked and presented. Varied choices of activities throughout the week. Relaxing atmosphere in lounges. Residents rooms are well equipped. Would recommend and represents value for money.
Staff were always kind and caring.
When visiting we were always welcomed.
Management and staff approachable.
Thank you all for looking after my nan so very well and supporting our family.
The overall home has always been spotless, with lovely decor, never smelt at all just nice and fresh. All rooms are so clean and the home is like an extra family home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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Meet the Team (1)

Michael has been the Registered Manager at Cavell Lodge since 2017. He has over 30 years’ experience working within the NHS and A&E specialising in Dementia. Michael also holds an NVQ 3 & 4 in Health & Social care, and is RMA, Associated practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cavell Lodge
What types of Care is Cavell Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cavell Lodge have?
There are 32 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cavell Lodge?
Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cavell Lodge to the centre of Leigh-on-Sea?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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