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Southwold House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Leigh On Sea, Essex. It is operated by Consensus Support Services Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Southwold House 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 Southwold House in January 2026 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.
Southwold House is located in Leigh On Sea, within the Southend-on-Sea local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 16-18 Cliff Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 1HJ |
| Phone | 01702 715240 |
| Website | www.consensussupport.com |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 7 January 2026 |
| Provider | Consensus Support Services Limited |
Is Southwold House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Southwold House 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/1-132660308
What type of care does Southwold House provide?
Southwold House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Southwold House?
You can contact Southwold House by phone on 01702 715240, or visit them at 16-18 Cliff Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 1HJ.
What is Southwold House's CQC rating?
Southwold House 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/1-132660308
What are Southwold House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Southwold House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Leigh On Sea?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Leigh On Sea. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/leigh-on-sea.
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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