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Gowlands is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Rochford, Essex. It is operated by Hamelin Trust.
The home provides specialist care for children and young people, sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Gowlands provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Gowlands in October 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Gowlands is located in Rochford, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1XS |
| Phone | 01702 541761 |
| Website | www.hamelintrust.org.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 24 October 2025 |
| Provider | Hamelin Trust |
Is Gowlands registered with the CQC?
Yes. Gowlands is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135210324
What type of care does Gowlands provide?
Gowlands provides residential homes, specialising in caring for children (0 - 18yrs), sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Gowlands?
You can contact Gowlands by phone on 01702 541761, or visit them at Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1XS.
What is Gowlands's CQC rating?
Gowlands has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135210324
What are Gowlands's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Gowlands's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Rochford?
There are 7 CQC-registered care homes in Rochford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/rochford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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