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Residents in its care include those with dementia.
Clients who come to Whittingham House can benefit greatly from staying in a such a fantastic location. Numerous trips to the seaside are arranged during the spring and summer months.
The care home welcomes people for long stays, short stays and offers respite.
The entire building is built for maximum ease...
Whittingham House care home is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea.
Residents in its care include those with dementia.
Clients who come to Whittingham House can benefit greatly from staying in a such a fantastic location. Numerous trips to the seaside are arranged during the spring and summer months.
The care home welcomes people for long stays, short stays and offers respite.
The entire building is built for maximum ease of access and comfort for all residents.
Residents may bring their own furniture and can also bring their pets.
The care home is owned by Strathmore Care which is extremely proud to be recognised by fellow professionals as a leading provider of senior living healthcare across Southend-on-Sea. They are committed to a programme of creating and maintaining high quality care facilities which are founded on the fundamental principles of good care practices.
Care Provided by Whittingham House
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 70 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Whittingham House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Our weekly fee depends on the final assessment outcome of the service user and the room you choose.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Whittingham House 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
- Strathmore Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clement Wijegoonawardena (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Whittingham House Reviews (41)
Whittingham House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whittingham House has 41 reviews.
Staff are very caring. Rooms are satisfactory and clean. Seems to be a high turnover of staff. Food is good. My mother is unfortunately past the stage of taking party in activities. The only downside is that things have gone missing from her room such as glasses and a TV remote control.
Staff are very caring. Rooms are satisfactory and clean. Seems to be a high turnover of staff. Food is good. My mother is unfortunately past the stage of taking party in activities. The only downside is that things have gone missing from her room such as glasses and a TV remote control.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 November 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Kathleen is the dedicated Deputy Home Manager at Whittingham House, bringing years of experience and a passion for providing exceptional care to her...
Kathleen is the dedicated Deputy Home Manager at Whittingham House, bringing years of experience and a passion for providing exceptional care to her role. With a strong background in healthcare management, Kathleen ensures that residents receive the highest standard of support and comfort in their home environment.
Her compassionate approach and commitment to person-centred care shine through in her daily interactions with residents and staff alike. Kathleen works closely with the Home Manager to oversee operations, implement policies, and maintain a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging for all residents.
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