Business Details
Trusted Elderly Care & Dementia Support in Southend
Established in 1894, our organisation has dedicated nearly eight decades to providing compassionate care for the elderly and individuals living with dementia. Based in Southend-on-Sea, we operate St Martins Care Home, offering residential and day care services tailored to support independence, dignity, and quality of life. Our team of trained professionals delivers person-centred care within a safe, dementia-friendly environment, complemented by purpose-designed facilities including an award-winning sensory garden.While our Care Quality Commission rating indicates areas requiring improvement, we remain committed to evolving our services through continuous feedback and adherence to regulatory standards. With a rich heritage of community support and innovation, we strive to meet the evolving needs of older adults through both residential care and flexible day care programmes.
Services
Residential Care
Day Care
Dementia Care
Respite Care
Social Activities
Chiropody Services
Hairdressing
Reminiscence Therapy
Exercise Programmes
Nutritional Support
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 80 years of specialist experience in elderly care.
- Our team provides person-centred support in a dementia-friendly environment.
- We operate an award-winning sensory garden designed for cognitive stimulation.
- Our day care service combines structured activities with flexible booking options.
- We maintain transparent communication with families and healthcare professionals.
Services
Residential Care
St Martins Care Home provides 24/7 residential care for elderly individuals in a purpose-built dementia-friendly environment. Our 26-bed facility offers personalised support plans, trained staff, and secure communal spaces. Residents benefit from structured activities, nutritious meals, and access to specialist facilities including our award-winning sensory garden.
Day Care
Our day care service supports elderly individuals through structured social and therapeutic activities. Available Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, sessions include physical exercise, creative therapies, and reminiscence activities. The service promotes independence while providing respite for caregivers, with flexible booking options and dietary accommodations.
Dementia Care
Specialist dementia care is delivered through tailored support plans and dementia-friendly environments. Our trained staff implement person-centred approaches in both residential and day care settings. The sensory garden and structured activities are specifically designed to reduce cognitive stress and enhance quality of life for individuals living with dementia.
Social Activities
Daily activity programmes include arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise classes, and reminiscence sessions. These activities are designed to stimulate cognitive function, encourage social interaction, and maintain physical mobility. The schedule adapts to residents' needs while promoting engagement and emotional wellbeing through structured group participation.
Nutritional Support
Our catering team provides balanced two-course meals with multiple options to accommodate dietary requirements. Specialised nutritional plans address medical needs while respecting personal and cultural preferences. Day care clients receive cold supper packs, and all meals are prepared following food safety standards to ensure health and wellbeing.
Questions
What care services do you offer?
We provide residential care for elderly individuals and day care services for those maintaining independent living. Both options include dementia-specific support and therapeutic activities.
How much does day care cost?
Day care sessions cost £70 for full days (9am-4pm) or £40 for half days (9am-1pm or 1pm-4pm), payable in advance.
How do I book care services?
Contact us directly via phone at 01702 475891 to discuss availability and arrange admissions or day care bookings with our team.
What makes your dementia care unique?
Our dementia-friendly environment includes a purpose-designed sensory garden and structured activities tailored to cognitive needs, delivered by trained care professionals.
Are meals included in care services?
Residential care includes all meals. Day care clients receive snacks, two-course lunches, and cold supper packs to take home.
What is your CQC rating?
Our latest Care Quality Commission rating indicates 'Requires Improvement' following their assessment of safety, effectiveness, and care standards.
Reviews (3)
Barbara Chadwick
Dec 28, 2020
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I have visited my Mum at St Martin's Care Home twice now, since she moved there recently and am so happy how well she has settled in and how happy she is. The Manager and Carers/staff are so dedicated and the Carers are so welcoming, when visiting my Mum. They go out of their way to be kind and caring and are always very curtious ,when calling by phone or visiting. My Mum often tells me in conversation how the Carers are so good and work so hard and how she enjoys the food and activities. This is so reassuring and makes me so happy. It is lovely to see my Mum and the other Residents receiving
Paul Chadwick
Sep 05, 2020
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Thank you to the wonderful Manager and Carers/Staff at St.Martin's for helping my Mum to settle in so well. It is lovely hearing her so happy and being so well cared for. I look forward to visiting as soon as possible, to visit my Mum and to meet up with everyone. Thank you for all your hard work.
Barbara Chadwick
Barbara Chadwick
Lorraine Greenslade
Nov 26, 2017
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My father in law has been in this home since November 2015. The staff are superb and so patient. The care manager is compassionate and runs the home well. The residents are well looked after and staff try hard to respect their dignity in every day tasks. My father in law did not like the food to begin with but I know that that is has been replaced with another supplier and improved greatly. The manager has worked hard to improve on the CQC ratings and we are pleased to see that the hard work has not been in vain as the last CQC report showed huge leaps in how well the home was run. The rooms are
