
The home is welcoming and spotlessly clean, it really is a home from home.Ann C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are compassionate, caring and sensitive to the residents needsTania C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The home is welcoming and spotlessly clean, it really is a home from home.Ann C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are compassionate, caring and sensitive to the residents needsTania C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


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 comfortable single ensuite rooms with shower facilities.
Care can be arranged for trial stays, respite, convalescence, as well as...
Care Provided by St Edith's Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
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
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at St Edith's Court will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Edith's Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Edith's Court 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
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Kemp (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1991
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- 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 (72)
St Edith's Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.474) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Edith's Court has 72 reviews.
My father has been looked after by St Edith's for about a year. When he moved in, the team carefully assessed how he could continue to carry on with activities outside the home that he enjoyed. During his time in the home, his health has deteriorated, and the staff have been conscientious and concerned to make sure that he is getting the right treatment. We live some way away from the care home and the staff at the home are excellent at keeping us aware of any concerns. My father often says that he is happy at the home and very well looked after, and he has made the transition from living independently to being cared for happily. We are grateful to the staff at the home for the care and affection they show him.
There are plenty of activities and our mother likes watching others even though she is a bit old to join in most of the activities.
My father has been living at St Edith's court for 18 months. I have to say it is the happiest I’ve seen him since my mother died in 1991. For someone who is a quiet non sociable man, he has been bought out of his shell. He is engaging in daily activities at the home and taking part in activities he would never have taken part in. He has a very healthy interactive relationship with all staff in the home. He feels safe and cared for and I feel I can approach the home and be reassured of any worries. Communication between staff and relatives is 100%.
Thank you!
Any member of staff will know how Mum is doing that day. Staff very caring and empathetic. Facilities and cleanliness very good. They always take time out for you even if busy. Food and nutrition are excellent.
I am very pleased with all aspects of St Edith's Court, a very pleasant care home and the new Bistro is excellent.
We had a very short time to arrange care for my father on release from hospital. We have a bit of knowledge of care homes from when my mother needed the services. We have seen quite a few. First impression of the home was that this is the one, a feeling that is still there a month later. They went above and beyond when trying to accommodate my father. The staff are very nice and obviously good at their job. My father is treated with respect and the communication between my sister and I with the staff is excellent. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for care of a relative. My daughter summed it up nicely when she said; I wonder if I can book a two week holiday here.
This is a well-run, friendly care home. It benefits from being a modern build, with lots of natural light, wide corridors and a standard (ample) room size. Each room ("flat") contains an en-suite with a walk-in shower and a mini kitchen. The staff always have time to stop and chat with residents while they go about their duties. Staff give residents respect and encourage them to talk about their life stories, with input from relatives when necessary. My uncle has certainly been helped to settle in by this kindly and sympathetic approach. I did not witness any activities, but lots are listed on the weekly programme. Judging by the quality of the lunch, which I was invited to join in, the food is excellent. Staff are on hand to assist with feeding as required; they also gather feedback on the meal from the residents to take back to the catering team. The staff at St Edith's cares about their residents, and it is one of the best dementia-friendly care home I have come across.
Mum has now been in St Edith's for three years and has found it difficult to adjust to being widowed suddenly and unable to live alone, but at last, calls it "home" and feels safe and very well cared for. St Edith's have kept Mum safe during the dreadful experience of Covid, and at times, this was very difficult as unable to see, hug and spend time with Mum, but the staff went the extra mile, and Mum remained very positive and always said they were doing their very best, and we had to trust this. We, as a family, are so pleased we chose St Edith's to care for our mum, as it is always very clean, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and we know they care and show her love. Given our experience, we would recommend St Edith's as the place for a loved one to be cared for.
My mother was admitted temporarily for respite care in May. Her care and treatment have been unfailingly first-class throughout. The staff have shown themselves to be first-class professionals and have provided great peace of mind.
As a resident of some eighteen months, I would like to say I am grateful to my family for enabling me to be here at St Edith’s Court. I am sincerely thankful to all the staff who look after me. I am very pleased to be here in your care. Thank you all.
I and my sister made daily calls to the home to stress our concerns at her confused and dishevelled state. Despite our concerns she was allowed to become seriously dehydrated and deconditioned, she was admitted to hospital due to a chest infection and toxicity from her medication. The care home then stated they could no longer meet her needs, disregarding the fact that Bi-Polar is a variable condition that adjusts and improves given time and that due to the dehydration, she had been taken off her medication temporarily. Her clothing was completely stained with tea, she had not been given a two-handled sippy cup and we had not been asked to provide one. It was evident she had struggled.
Thank you for your review of St Edith’s Court and we are sorry that you have concerns regarding your mother’s care. Following your previous direct contact, we have looked into the matters raised and responded to you. The resulting recommendations have been implemented and these will be monitored going forward.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the staff at St Edith's for the care they are providing Mum now and since she arrived at St Edith's in January 2018. Not being able to visit Mum at the moment is difficult but when my sisters and I speak to her on video calls we can see she is happy and well. She has plenty of activities to keep her busy and she is among friends, both staff and residents. The home's manager is providing relatives with regular updates on the current situation, weekly activities and any other news, which is very reassuring. Thank you again and take care.
Our mum has a lovely sunny room which overlooks the garden. Sadly she does now suffer with dementia and a lack of mobility. All the carers take very good care of our mum with great kindness and humour and she has developed a special bond with a number of them. There is a good programme of daily activities and all residents are encouraged to join in.
In the current time of Covid-19, we have been able to have regular family video calls, which has helped us all greatly. This has been organised by one of the carers and we are so grateful.
I am very grateful that my mother is being cared for by committed staff who understand her as an individual and do whatever they can to give her a good quality of life. She is coming through this time of lockdown remarkably positively due to the attitude and care of the faithful staff.
Couldn’t really ask for anything more.
I am very happy with the care that my dad is receiving at St Edith's Court. It is a friendly community, and he gets on well with staff and other residents. There are plenty of activities, and his quality of life is a lot better than when he was living on his own at home.
My mother has been a resident for three years, and I have not had any cause for complaint during that time. All members of staff have been very helpful, cooperative and friendly. My mother is always very complimentary about the home, despite the onset of dementia.
St Edith's provides excellent care for my mum, and she, herself, says she 'couldn't be in a better place'. The staff are all very kind and professional. Mum enjoys the activities, and the food, and is glad to be somewhere she feels safe and has people around her to help if needed. Today the staff enabled mum to video call me and it was lovely to be able to see her, to reassure her that all her family are well. Thank you so much to all the staff who are working so hard at these difficult times to keep all the residents safe and well.
I cannot thank the care home staff enough for the wonderful work they do. My grandma is a resident at St Edith’s, and the care and treatment she receives at the home from all the lovely staff are excellent.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 July 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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- 19 Dec 2025
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- 09 Oct 2024
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