East of England
Care home costs in Southend-on-Sea
A self-funder in Southend-on-Sea typically pays around £1,296/week for a residential care home and £1,248/week for nursing care. The council pays local homes about £919 and £885 a week for the same care. There are 86 care homes in Southend-on-Sea, with around 1,857 beds.
Residential care
Council pays providers £919/week. about the England average.
Nursing care
Council pays providers £885/week. 14% below the England average.
Care homes in Southend-on-Sea
Source: CQC directory, June 2026. We do not list individual homes or prices; use a care directory to compare specific homes.
Work out your cost in Southend-on-Sea
The calculator is set to Southend-on-Sea. Add your savings and home situation to see what you are likely to pay and whether the council will help.
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Estimated weekly cost
About £67,392/year. The council pays providers about £919/week for the same care; self-funders typically pay more.
You would usually pay the full fees
Your capital is above the £23,250 upper limit, so in England the council does not normally contribute toward care home fees until your assets fall below it.
At this cost, £40,000 of savings would cover roughly 7 months of fees before reaching the £23,250 threshold.
Estimate only, for England. Self-funder figures are based on the council rate plus the average premium self-funders pay; actual prices vary by home. This is research, not financial advice. Speak to your local council or an independent financial adviser before deciding.
Will the council pay in Southend-on-Sea?
The means test is the same across England: if your capital is above £23,250 you usually pay full fees; below £14,250 the council funds your care. Southend-on-Sea Council sets the rate it pays homes (around £919/week residential here), but it does not change who qualifies. If the home you choose charges more than the council rate, a third party may need to pay a top-up.
If you own a home, it counts as capital unless a partner still lives there, though it is disregarded for the first 12 weeks and a deferred payment agreement can delay any sale. These are major decisions, so confirm your position with Southend-on-Sea Council or an independent financial adviser. This page is research, not financial advice.