Cavell Lodge

5 Blenheim Chase, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3BZ
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  • Cavell Lodge, Leigh-on-Sea
Cavell Lodge is a prestigious purpose-built residential home providing the highest level of residential care for older people, in quality surroundings.

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 individual needs and wishes, and to ensure that each resident’s independence, privacy and personal dignity are maintained and respected.

Facilities at the home include two spacious lounges, one on the ground floor and on on the first floor, both tastefully decorated and furnished. A spacious dining room on the ground floor has patio doors leading to a conservatory overlooking the gardens.

The dining room is just the place to enjoy the excellent choice of home-cooked food. Special diets are catered for.

There is a choice of beautifully decorated bedrooms, with en-suite facilities. Each room has a nurse call system, with a television point. All residents are encouraged to bring their own pictures, ornaments or any other items that will make their room their home.

Cavell Lodge provides a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with flexible routines and activities should residents wish to participate. All activities within the home are chosen by the residents such as film nights, quizzes and exercise to music.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450

Fees are set according to care needs and allocated room. Hairdressing, foot healthcare, and newspapers are not included in the care fees.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Cavell Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Corvell Healthcare Ltd

Person in charge

  • Michael Daley (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+
  • 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 (30)

9.9

Cavell Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cavell Lodge has 30 reviews.

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Review from Diana R (Niece of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from T C (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from R R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best run nursing home in Southend.
The staff are so kind, caring and cheerful.
There is a positive ambience about the place.
Management are exceptional.
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Review from Janine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Geoffrey M (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has only been in cavell Lodge under 2 weeks
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
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is receiving first class care. I have no concerns whatsoever with the care home, Cavell Lodge.
Mother is 101+ years old with advanced dementia & near total sight loss. She is treated with attentive care & great respect.
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Review from Joanne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Cavell Lodge mid December and after 4 weeks she is feeling comfortable, safe and settled.
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.
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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Malcolm H (Husband of Resident) published on 31 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Nicola A (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely clean care home.
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.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a very difficult time, we were accepted to put Mum into Cavell Lodge. The manager put himself out and did an amazing job to help me! I cannot thank him enough, I have never met such a caring and thoughtful person! All of the staff at Cavell Lodge are so friendly, will do anything to help, are
second to none, always approachable. Sadly I lost my mum on 9th February 2024 and the staff were so supportive, they couldn't do enough for us.
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.
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Review from Susan M (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There is just one word to describe Cavell Lodge, absolutely faultless and without a doubt, as a qualified nurse, the best of the best I have ever seen. With the luxurious surroundings and every attention to detail plus the incredible attention at all times of every single member of staff/management,
it is more like a luxury hotel 5*. I could not recommend it more highly, nor praise the care team more than 'exceptional'.
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Review from J R (Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have now been in Cavell Lodge for six months. During that time my condition has worsened and the staff have ensured that a care plan has been put in place. I cannot speak highly enough of the manager and team here. Nothing is too much trouble. They have ensured my room is equipped with suitable furniture
as needed and that I get all the ongoing assistance required.
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Review from Belenda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home. My mum is well looked after by the excellent staff. Any problems are dealt with swiftly and there is good communication. Mum is treated with respect and care and she feels safe.
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Review from Lorraine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the care my 98-year-old mother is receiving at Cavell Lodge highly enough. The staff are immensely caring and the home is extremely clean and maintained to a very high standard. In her twilight years, Mum is receiving the five-star care she deserves and which gives her family peace of
mind.
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Review from Brigitte B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would like to thank all at Cavell Lodge for making our mother's 100th birthday party so memorable. They went the extra mile. A wonderful time was had by all. The staff at Cavell are amazingly caring. Our mother's care is exemplary.
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Review from Robert H (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had been a resident for three years and the care has been fantastic, although she has recently passed away. We cannot thank the staff and management of all their support and assistance over the last three years. Mum's dementia was dealt with sympathetically and she was treated as much as a friend,
as a resident. The events that were laid on and activities all were to enrich the environment of the residents. Mum had a great time and although she sometimes became nervous, due to her dementia, she always commented how kind the staff were and she was happy to be there. She didn't always know where 'there' was, but the support always made sure she was never left worried. At the worst, we would be contacted straight away and the staff were friendly and responsive to Mum's needs. From the rooms, that were perfect for Mum's needs, to the cleanliness of the home and the suitability of garden facilities, it's just a really nice place. I am happy in the knowledge Mum enjoyed her time there. She passed away June 2023.
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Review from Vivien B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cavell Lodge Care Home is well-run and immaculate. The standard of care is excellent given the recent challenges of Covid and staff retention for all the care sector. The high quality of the food offered is a feature of the home. The staff make a huge effort, especially at Christmas, Easter and dates
such as Valentine's Day to celebrate the seasons and events. There is an enthusiastic programme of events which residents can attend. The manager and senior staff are always professional, friendly and available to discuss any matters relating to the care and well-being of residents.
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Review from Glasha P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother has lived here since April 2018 and has been extremely well cared for all this time. The staff are kind and caring and very efficient whilst providing a loving environment. I know that she is safe and cared for at all times.
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Review from Katie W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan turned 100 this August, and I am blown away with how everyone at Cavell Lodge made this event so special.
The build-up to this day has been immense for us all, made even more so with coronavirus. Given that up until recently, we didn’t think we’d even all be able to see her on her special day,
to be able to have a small, safe gathering blew us away. It was more than I could have dreamed of, and looking around at everyone’s faces I think the feeling is mutual with the whole family! Nan genuinely seemed to enjoy herself, and I’ve never seen her smile so much – she was definitely channelling her inner HRH when she was waving at everyone!
The dedication, care and love you and the team give to nan (as well as everyone else) is incredible and whilst nan losing her independence was something we hoped would never happen, she really couldn’t be in a better place to keep her safe and well. Without exception, everyone I’ve met at Cavell Lodge has been nothing short of fabulous.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Cavell Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.868 for Cavell Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.868
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cavell Lodge is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Mar 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Michael Daley

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2017

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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