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226 Southchurch Road, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LS
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15 January 2026
We moved my Dad into Abbottswood when it became clear that it was unsafe for him to live at home, even with carers. Initially he was confused, but having realised that he had became socially isolated at home, we saw him benefit from having caring people around him all the time. Dad enjoyed
attending the day centre and activities at the home such as singing and drawing. The staff engaged with Dad in a caring way and made him laugh and giggle. Care staff liaised well with health professionals to facilitate the medical care that Dad needed.
When Dad's health declined and he needed Palliative care, staff kept us informed. Abbottswood made it possible for Dad to remain at the home for his last days where he was comfortable, rather than in hospital.
06 October 2025
My mum seems to engage quite well with the activity lady when there is music involved. I have no issues with how my mum is being looked after. She is always clean, hair washed and dried.
Always in clean clothes and seems as content as possible.
06 October 2025
My nan is being looked after very well. There is now and activity lady who seems to brighten my nans day.
All in all my nan seems happy and well looked after. Happy with staff and management.
04 September 2025
Resident is well settled in this home.
As there are not many residents care staff can care better for them.
Usually in the lounge where there us lots of coming and going so lots if focus on.
He has 2 trips to the day centre a week. There are other activities in the home.
Health professional
visit regularly.
28 March 2025
My brother seems well looked after, he has never complained to me.
24 March 2025
Abbottswood care home is doing an amazing job.
18 March 2025
I visit my friend who is very happy and so well looked after in Abbottswood.
In my experience all the staff are very caring and pleasant and happy. Everyone is treated with dignity.
The visitors are treated kindly and always offered a hot drink.
When I visit, my friend and I are always given
privacy to converse.
24 October 2024
My brother has been at Abbottswood Lodge for a couple of months on a temporary basis and I couldn't be more happier for him. I have observed great improvement in the day to day living of my brother. He is more engaging and doing his exercises. He also attends day services which he would not do
before and to my surprise he said he enjoys going too. The management and staff are amazing! The care given to my brother is exceptional (weekly GP rounds for example). The family is kept up to date with medical updates. We could visit my brother at anything (within reasonable of course). The environment is clean and welcoming. We are grateful to all at Abbotswood Lodge. Thank you so much!
31 January 2024
Mum has been at Abbottswood quite a while now and as her needs have changed they have adapted their care approach to suit. It’s a complete relief knowing mum is safe and being taken care of. The manager is extremely approachable and has also been very reassuring and supportive to me.
02 November 2023
My mum moved into Abbottswood Lodge in July 2022. As time progressed, her behaviour became even more challenging, but the care she received was second to none. She was treated with care, respect and dignity by all the staff. Sadly, she died on September 16th this year. In her final days, she was
looked after amazingly, as were all the family who stayed with her. Thank you, Abbottswood Lodge; our mum could not have had better care anywhere. The manager was just brilliant.
29 September 2023
My mum was at Abbottswood Lodge for 14 months. All of the time she was there, she received the best care we could wish for. They were caring and compassionate at all times. Mum was happy there. At the end of her life, all of the staff showed time and affection for Mum, and we cannot stress highly
enough our thanks to all of them. We would not hesitate in recommending Abbottswood to anyone who is looking for a care home. We could not have made a better choice!
21 August 2023
Very good.
18 August 2023
My Dad stayed at Abbottswood Lodge for a year and I'm more than happy with the care he received right through to the end. Overall, it's a good home with kind and caring staff with nothing being too much trouble.
14 August 2023
I am a regular visitor to Abbottswood Lodge Care Home to visit my mother. I am always treated with respect and the staff always make me a cup of tea too. I am impressed how clean the home is.
Thank you.
21 June 2023
Everytime I visit, my mother is in a good spirit with no complaints. The staff give me regular updates on mom's progress and well being without ever asking. All in all, we are very pleased with her care. The manager runs the lodge very well and I can not praise them enough.
14 June 2023
The service at Abbottswood is brilliant. The manager is fantastic.
06 June 2023
Mum has been at Abbottswood since January. She came in with several issues, all of which have been dealt with. I found the staff to be caring and kind and the manager always takes the time to discuss any issues. I also like the associated daycare centre. Mum goes on trips once a week through that.
Great resource.
23 May 2023
As always when visiting my mother, the care home staff are very welcoming and always tell me how my mother is doing.
18 May 2023
My dad is newly living in Abbottswood Lodge Care home. He has nothing but positive things to say about the environment, the staff, the care and the food.
I live in Coventry so am not able to visit him as often as I would like, but if I am not able to speak to him directly on his phone I can call
the staff and they will always give me an honest informative update.
He spends a lot of his time in his lovely room watching TV, this is his choice and he knows that he is welcome to join the other residents in the communal areas. Because of the distance between us, I am very reassured that Dad is living here. I know if he becomes unwell, then I will be informed and Dad will receive good care.
Thank you to the manager and all the staff for your care of my dad.
12 May 2023
Given the circumstances, I can't think of a better place. The building and facilities are fine but most importantly the staff are lovely and very competent.
Latest Reviews for Abbottswood Lodge
15 January 2026
We moved my Dad into Abbottswood when it became clear that it was unsafe for him to live at home, even with carers. Initially he was confused, but having realised that he had became socially isolated at home, we saw him benefit from having caring people around him all the time. Dad enjoyed
attending the day centre and activities at the home such as singing and drawing. The staff engaged with Dad in a caring way and made him laugh and giggle. Care staff liaised well with health professionals to facilitate the medical care that Dad needed.
When Dad's health declined and he needed Palliative care, staff kept us informed. Abbottswood made it possible for Dad to remain at the home for his last days where he was comfortable, rather than in hospital.
06 October 2025
My mum seems to engage quite well with the activity lady when there is music involved. I have no issues with how my mum is being looked after. She is always clean, hair washed and dried.
Always in clean clothes and seems as content as possible.
06 October 2025
My nan is being looked after very well. There is now and activity lady who seems to brighten my nans day.
All in all my nan seems happy and well looked after. Happy with staff and management.
04 September 2025
Resident is well settled in this home.
As there are not many residents care staff can care better for them.
Usually in the lounge where there us lots of coming and going so lots if focus on.
He has 2 trips to the day centre a week. There are other activities in the home.
Health professional
visit regularly.
28 March 2025
My brother seems well looked after, he has never complained to me.
24 March 2025
Abbottswood care home is doing an amazing job.
18 March 2025
I visit my friend who is very happy and so well looked after in Abbottswood.
In my experience all the staff are very caring and pleasant and happy. Everyone is treated with dignity.
The visitors are treated kindly and always offered a hot drink.
When I visit, my friend and I are always given
privacy to converse.
24 October 2024
My brother has been at Abbottswood Lodge for a couple of months on a temporary basis and I couldn't be more happier for him. I have observed great improvement in the day to day living of my brother. He is more engaging and doing his exercises. He also attends day services which he would not do
before and to my surprise he said he enjoys going too. The management and staff are amazing! The care given to my brother is exceptional (weekly GP rounds for example). The family is kept up to date with medical updates. We could visit my brother at anything (within reasonable of course). The environment is clean and welcoming. We are grateful to all at Abbotswood Lodge. Thank you so much!
31 January 2024
Mum has been at Abbottswood quite a while now and as her needs have changed they have adapted their care approach to suit. It’s a complete relief knowing mum is safe and being taken care of. The manager is extremely approachable and has also been very reassuring and supportive to me.
02 November 2023
My mum moved into Abbottswood Lodge in July 2022. As time progressed, her behaviour became even more challenging, but the care she received was second to none. She was treated with care, respect and dignity by all the staff. Sadly, she died on September 16th this year. In her final days, she was
looked after amazingly, as were all the family who stayed with her. Thank you, Abbottswood Lodge; our mum could not have had better care anywhere. The manager was just brilliant.
29 September 2023
My mum was at Abbottswood Lodge for 14 months. All of the time she was there, she received the best care we could wish for. They were caring and compassionate at all times. Mum was happy there. At the end of her life, all of the staff showed time and affection for Mum, and we cannot stress highly
enough our thanks to all of them. We would not hesitate in recommending Abbottswood to anyone who is looking for a care home. We could not have made a better choice!
21 August 2023
Very good.
18 August 2023
My Dad stayed at Abbottswood Lodge for a year and I'm more than happy with the care he received right through to the end. Overall, it's a good home with kind and caring staff with nothing being too much trouble.
14 August 2023
I am a regular visitor to Abbottswood Lodge Care Home to visit my mother. I am always treated with respect and the staff always make me a cup of tea too. I am impressed how clean the home is.
Thank you.
21 June 2023
Everytime I visit, my mother is in a good spirit with no complaints. The staff give me regular updates on mom's progress and well being without ever asking. All in all, we are very pleased with her care. The manager runs the lodge very well and I can not praise them enough.
14 June 2023
The service at Abbottswood is brilliant. The manager is fantastic.
06 June 2023
Mum has been at Abbottswood since January. She came in with several issues, all of which have been dealt with. I found the staff to be caring and kind and the manager always takes the time to discuss any issues. I also like the associated daycare centre. Mum goes on trips once a week through that.
Great resource.
23 May 2023
As always when visiting my mother, the care home staff are very welcoming and always tell me how my mother is doing.
18 May 2023
My dad is newly living in Abbottswood Lodge Care home. He has nothing but positive things to say about the environment, the staff, the care and the food.
I live in Coventry so am not able to visit him as often as I would like, but if I am not able to speak to him directly on his phone I can call
the staff and they will always give me an honest informative update.
He spends a lot of his time in his lovely room watching TV, this is his choice and he knows that he is welcome to join the other residents in the communal areas. Because of the distance between us, I am very reassured that Dad is living here. I know if he becomes unwell, then I will be informed and Dad will receive good care.
Thank you to the manager and all the staff for your care of my dad.
12 May 2023
Given the circumstances, I can't think of a better place. The building and facilities are fine but most importantly the staff are lovely and very competent.