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Gowlands
Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Rochford, SS4 1XS — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Gowlands was rated
Rating published 24/10/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 10 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01702 541761Care home's own number
- Hamelin TrustOperator
- 7th January 2011Registered since
- Hamelin TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Gowlands
Gowlands is a Care Home in Rochford, Essex, offering Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Gowlands was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Hamelin Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1004432). Hamelin Trust runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Gowlands been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Gowlands "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2025.
What types of care does Gowlands provide?
Gowlands provides Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Gowlands have?
Gowlands is registered for 10 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Gowlands?
Gowlands is run by Hamelin Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1004432). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Gowlands registered with CQC?
Gowlands has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Hamelin Trust, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Gowlands care for?
CQC registers Gowlands to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
Does Gowlands provide nursing care?
No. Gowlands 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 Gowlands?
Gowlands 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 Gowlands?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Rochford, 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.