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Acorn House - Laindon
28 Somerset Road, Laindon, SS15 6PE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Acorn House - Laindon was rated
Rating published 30/01/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01268 453216Care home's own number
- Kingswood Care Services LimitedOperator
- 26th January 2011Registered since
- Kingswood Care Services LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Acorn House - Laindon
Acorn House - Laindon is a Care Home in Laindon, Essex, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Acorn House - Laindon was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Kingswood Care Services Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03566908). Kingswood Care Services Limited runs 5 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Acorn House - Laindon been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Acorn House - Laindon "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2025.
What types of care does Acorn House - Laindon provide?
Acorn House - Laindon provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Acorn House - Laindon have?
Acorn House - Laindon is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Acorn House - Laindon?
Acorn House - Laindon is run by Kingswood Care Services Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03566908). The provider runs 5 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Acorn House - Laindon registered with CQC?
Acorn House - Laindon has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Kingswood Care Services Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Acorn House - Laindon care for?
CQC registers Acorn House - Laindon to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Acorn House - Laindon provide nursing care?
No. Acorn House - Laindon is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Acorn House - Laindon?
Acorn House - Laindon is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Acorn House - Laindon?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Laindon, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.