St Edith's Court

18 Hillside Crescent, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1EN
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  • St Edith's Court, Leigh-on-Sea
Anchor's St Edith's Court in Leigh On Sea is situated close to the sea front and its attractions. It has a quiet location but is close to local shops and public transport links.

The home continues to welcome new residents and provides residential and dementia care for up to 39 customers in homely and comfortable single ensuite rooms with shower facilities. Rooms also include kitchenette areas to enable residents to maintain their independence.

Colleagues at St Edith's Court provide individual and personalised care for each customer and work hard to get to know their customers and provide the highest level of care possible. St Edith's Court has a varied range of social activities and events. The home prides itself on its menu with all food cooked fresh daily, where preferences, nutritional requirements and special diets are respected.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those over 55 years of age and has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
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Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1413
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1413
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1413
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1413

Colleagues at St Edith's Court will be happy to discuss our fees, answer any questions you have and confirm what these include.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Edith's Court 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Joanna Kemp (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Please contact St Edith's Court directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1991

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (39)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (38)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at St Edith's Court.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces. Please discuss parking arrangements with St Edith's Court.

St Edith's Court Reviews (63)

9.5

St Edith's Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.514) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Edith's Court has 63 reviews.

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Review from M I (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has really thrived since having in and has made a real recovery as she came here from hospital. It is great to see her happy and laughing again. The care here is excellent, very caring and friendly with lots of activities. Excellent!
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Review from L D (Niece of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Edith is not only a care home, it is a safe haven. There is support, compassion, professionalism, respectfulness, understanding and sensitivity towards the residents, as well as the focus on residents overall well being. There are activities for the resident throughout the week, the garden is beautiful
and a pleasure to walk around. I have visited many homes in the past and St Edith by far, comes out the best. So, thank you all at St Edith for everything you do for my aunt.
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Review from Paul T (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been at St Edith's Court for 6 weeks and is loving it. The staff have made her very welcome and are always happy to help, answer questions and ensure my mums stay is happy, safe and enjoyable. She really enjoys the daily entertainment and likes the food choices. The room is comfortable
with nice view and she loves going out into the garden.
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Review from Kay R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I entered St Edith's Court, I have been impressed. The friendliness and attentiveness of the staff is wonderful and the environment is clean, bright and welcoming. The facilities are excellent and the residents rooms are spacious and airy. The bathroom and kitchen allow my mother a degree
of independence she did not have at home and are good sizes. I am very grateful that my mother has a place at St Edith's Court. It's our first experience of a care home and we couldn't be happier with the lovely staff and care she receives.
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Review from Stephen R (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at st Edith's for nearly two years, she arrived with mobility problems but very alert. She has deteriorated and now has palliative care. Throughout her stay the staff have been amazing, so dedicated and caring especially now that she is a more difficult resident. My wife and I have
recommended St Edith's to numerous friends and acquaintances.
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Review from Alison S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Unfortunately due to Anchors policies I cannot detail just how badly my mother was let down during her stay here .I can only say that due to many safeguarding issues I would not recommend this home to any person looking for a safe ,well managed care home for their loved one.I do wonder how long my review
will be left up by Anchor who ,welcome feedback !!!!!!
Reply from Natelie Bessey, Manager at St Edith's Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are continuing to investigate the concerns you have raised through our complaint's procedure. The welfare of our residents is our top priority.

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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My mum moved in last year ,and the home seemed lovely ,very clean and her room was nice
We were promised that there would be activities on a regular basis and she would be included and welcomed and made to feel safe and part of the home
Sadly this wasn't the case ,the management is extremely poor
,there is no communication ,no documentation when concerns were raised by us they were not investigated and we even got laughed at
After several safeguards have been raised and complaints expressed still they can not answer our questions so we have had to move her which has been hard for her and ourselves
I would not recommend this home to anyone and feel sorry for the residents that remain there if they are being treated in the same way as my mum
Reply from Natelie Bessey, District Manager at St Edith's Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are continuing to investigate the concerns you have raised through our complaint's procedure. The welfare of our residents is our top priority.

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Review from A G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My father in law was in St Edith's Leigh on sea from October 2024 to the 10th of March 2025. The care he received was wonderful.
He sadly passed away in hospital after being taken there by ambulance from the home.
We cleared out his room completely within 36 hours of him leaving the room.
So the
room was available to Anchor to re let by the 12th of March.
We asked for the balance of the March fee (around £3300) to be refunded on the 13th of March.
After reminding the local administrator at the home several times we are still waiting for the monies to be refunded, she assured me that the head office would refund the monies as she was unable to actually forward the funds.
It's now April 11th and no refund has been made. I have phoned the head office and they were adamant that the local home is responsible for the refund. The local home assured me that the refunds come from the HQ.
Long story short. I need the £3,300 to help pay for funeral expenses.
Still waiting a month later.
Reply from Natelie Bessey, District Manager at St Edith's Court

Thank you for taking the time to review St Edith's Court. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our care at St Edith's Court and please accept our condolences on the passing of your Father-in-Law. We are sorry to see that a refund of fees was not processed in a timely manner. Thank you for taking the time to discuss this with me, where this issue has now been resolved.

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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found St Edith's to have a warm, friendly happy and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are kind, caring considerate and patient. Management are willing to act, assist and most important, listen. As Mum is still settling in. She hasn't attended activities yet but we hope she will soon, so I cannot comment
on those. I hear laughter and see happy faces in here and it does feel like Mum's home - warm and cosy.
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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father enter St Edith's in the respite room after a months stay in hospital after getting stuck in bath. Prior to this he was completely independent at 92 years old. Finding that he now needs assistance with daily tasks has been a shock for him as well as us. The staff who have cared for him have
been wonderful and treated him with respect and dignity. We have now got him there full time in a room of his own and he seems to be slowly settling in. St Edith's came highly recommended by several friends who had relatives there in the past and it has not disappeared.
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Review from D R (Next of Kin) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The overall atmosphere in the home is excellent. The staff are professional, friendly and welcoming. Catering arrangements and cleanliness are first class. Decoration standards are very good and make the home bright and welcoming.
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Review from Helen T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that I found this little gem of a care home. It truly is a caring home from home. I was so worried about using a respite home for my mother-in-law and the staff were so welcoming and reassuring. We had a wonderful initial visit and met residents who were very obviously happy and comfortable
and content. My mother-in-law spent a very happy week with caring staff that couldn't do enough for her and even checked her throughout the nights bringing her tea if she wanted it. She loved the food too! The diamonds in St Edith's are the amazing staff; forever cheerful, helpful, loving and caring, working so hard to ensure the happiness and well-being of the residents. She even joined in with social activities and came home looking like a glamour girl after having her hair done there! Thank you so much to everyone. We appreciate you all.
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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as you walk through the door of St Edith's Court it feels very welcoming and homely, the staff are very friendly and will always answer any questions, the rooms have excellent facilities with en suite bathrooms and fitted kitchens... Mum has only been here a short while but loves her room and
the fact she gets a choice of foods... she feels safe knowing staff are around all the time. I feel quite happy that Mum is living here ... and that she is receiving excellent care.
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Review from Carolyn F (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident at St Edith's since April last year. He had a significant stroke in 2020. It was such a difficult decision for him to move to care but we realised I couldn't cope at home any longer.
I feel so lucky to have found St Edith's, I visited many other local care homes. None
compared regarding the accommodation. Each resident has their own bedroom/living space plus an en-suite bathroom and kitchen.
More importantly, there is a calm friendly atmosphere with caring staff in every role. Food is good to boot!
St Edith's appears well managed, responsive to needs and they go above and beyond the basics to mark events as they crop up during the year.
I know he is safe and well cared for and we now have the opportunity to spend quality time together again. Thanks.
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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Mum moved to St Edith's in March, it was a painful realisation for both her and us that she was now in need of full-time care, however, since her arrival, she has received amazing care from the whole team at St Edith's and we are grateful for all that each person does. Our Mum is still struggling
with her change of circumstances but the care and attention and good food that she is getting are helping both her and us, we all sleep better at night knowing that she is not alone and she knows too that she is being looked after and at the same time, keeps a level of independence - for example, it is always her decision as to when and what she eats, and when she goes to bed etc. It is amazing the work that each member of staff does and when I visit my Mum or when I speak to her on the phone, I know that each person she interacts with does so with professionalism, good grace and good humour.
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Review from Lyn S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We knew Mum was struggling to live at home on her own but felt very nervous about mentioning a care home to her. When a room became available, we brought her to St Edith's to have a look around and she was completely sold on it! Everyone you bump into around the home is so kind, supportive and really
caring. It's clear that all employees are happy and that makes the fantastic atmosphere. Mum immediately joined in the activities and spends time in the lounge with other residents. I really needn't have worried - St Edith's Court is an amazing place and we are lucky to have our Mum looked after there.
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Review from Mick G (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother entered St Edith's after falling at home, breaking her femur, three weeks ago. She was very familiar with St Edith's over the years visiting friends. She always said that if she ended up in a care home, it had to be St Edith's. I can now see why. She has been so well cared for and already
feels part of the St Edith's family. The staff are caring, happy, very patient and treat her with dignity. She loves the food and has already joined other residents in the lovely bistro.
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Review from Gary B (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Beware of the parking. Don't believe you have registered your car when you sign in. There is a separate sign in for parking. My car was being incorrectly identified, if this happens take a photo because the fine arrives 4 months later. Tried to get help from the home but everyone is too busy doing the
job they should. No complaints about the care given to my Mum but the parking is a scam!
Reply from Kerry Endicott, Manager at St Edith's Court

Thank you for reviewing St Edith's Court and we appreciate your feedback. We had a new parking system installed in October 2024. The car park has visible signage installed within it, we also have signage on our front door and in the lobby area reminding people to register their car. We experienced some teething issues in the first few weeks of instalment. We have however managed to get fines cancelled for all who made me aware. I have changed the entry system for our home, so a colleague answers the door for everyone and reminds everyone to register their car. An email was sent to residents' main contact informing them of the new parking regulations and asking them to inform all their families and friends prior to cameras going live. I had a meeting with the car park management company this week to discuss any issues and suggest changes to help visitors to remember to register their car. I would advise anyone who has concerns to bring them to me and I will try to resolve the issue.

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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Resident is new to St Edith's.
Settling in very well.
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Review from G C (Friend of Resident) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is being incredibly well cared for after her debilitating stroke. Her accommodation is excellent, with her own kitchen and bathroom. The food is great, and nothing is too much trouble. Sadly, her condition needs constant attention, which the staff are happy to give. She couldn't be in a better
place.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.514)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.514) out of 10 for St Edith's Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.514 for St Edith's Court is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (16 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 282 Ratings = 4.514
  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 St Edith's Court is based on 21 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 21 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: 4 Sep 2019

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Edith's Court

What types of Care is St Edith's Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St Edith's Court have?

There are 39 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Edith's Court?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Edith's Court to the centre of Leigh-on-Sea?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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