Kimberley Grace Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds17
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-12-24
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-12-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. No specific detail is provided in the published text about training, care plan content, healthcare access, or how the home supports people with dementia day to day. The home is registered to provide dementia care, but the inspection report does not describe what that means in practice here.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. The published report contains no inspector observations about staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony about how staff treat the people who live here. The Good rating was awarded, but the basis for it is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection. The published text does not describe what activities are available, how the home meets individual preferences, or how end-of-life care is planned. The home is registered for dementia care, but there is no description of how it responds to the specific and changing needs of people living with dementia.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2021 inspection, contributing to the home's overall improvement from Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Miss Elizabeth Ann Hay, was recorded as being in post. The published report does not describe management visibility, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or how governance systems work in practice.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, which can create a more varied community. They have experience supporting people at different stages of dementia. The team at Kimberley Grace has experience caring for residents with various forms of dementia. They provide specialised support for people living with these conditions as part of their residential care service. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its last inspection, improving from Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging sign. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range, reflecting a genuine positive picture with limited evidence to confirm it.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Kimberley Grace Care Home, a small 17-bed residential home in Westcliff-on-Sea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2021. That rating represented a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a positive signal that the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered to care for people with dementia as well as older and younger adults. The most important thing to understand before visiting is that the published inspection report provides almost no specific detail about day-to-day life in the home. There are no inspector observations about staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no description of care practices, food, activities, or the environment. The Good rating is real, but you cannot rely on this report alone to judge whether the home is right for your parent. Visit in person, ask the questions in the checklist below, and pay close attention to how staff talk to and about the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Kimberley Grace Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Westcliff with dementia support for different age groups
Dedicated residential home Support in Westcliff On Sea
Kimberley Grace Care Home in Westcliff On Sea provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. The home offers full-time residential care in the East area of Westcliff On Sea.
Who they care for
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, which can create a more varied community. They have experience supporting people at different stages of dementia.
The team at Kimberley Grace has experience caring for residents with various forms of dementia. They provide specialised support for people living with these conditions as part of their residential care service.
“If you're looking for residential care in the Westcliff area, visiting the home will help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its last inspection, improving from Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging sign. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the mid-range, reflecting a genuine positive picture with limited evidence to confirm it.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Kimberley Grace Care Home, a small 17-bed residential home in Westcliff-on-Sea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2021. That rating represented a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a positive signal that the home identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered to care for people with dementia as well as older and younger adults. The most important thing to understand before visiting is that the published inspection report provides almost no specific detail about day-to-day life in the home. There are no inspector observations about staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no description of care practices, food, activities, or the environment. The Good rating is real, but you cannot rely on this report alone to judge whether the home is right for your parent. Visit in person, ask the questions in the checklist below, and pay close attention to how staff talk to and about the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kimberley Grace Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kimberley Grace Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Westcliff with dementia support for different age groups
Dedicated residential home Support in Westcliff On Sea
Kimberley Grace Care Home in Westcliff On Sea provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. The home offers full-time residential care in the East area of Westcliff On Sea.
Who they care for
The home cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, which can create a more varied community. They have experience supporting people at different stages of dementia.
The team at Kimberley Grace has experience caring for residents with various forms of dementia. They provide specialised support for people living with these conditions as part of their residential care service.
“If you're looking for residential care in the Westcliff area, visiting the home will help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
