Gifford House Care Home
Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026
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At a Glance
The key facts for shortlisting Gifford House Care Home.
Quality
Rated Good · last inspected over two years ago
Costs
From £5,631 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
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Financial Stability
Medium financial risk — worth checking further
About Gifford House Care Home
Gifford House Care Home is a care home with nursing in Basildon, East of England, operated by AMS Care Limited since 2010. The home has 102 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.
Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before shortlisting.
Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Officially Registered Services
Registered with the regulator for
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
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Conditions
Can support people living with
Care Fit at a Glance
Only on RightCareHomeHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- Wheelchair access
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
- How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
Staffing
Only on RightCareHomeWhat public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.
Staffing data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Nursing Procedures
Nursing procedure data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Medication Support
Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Activities & Social Life
Only on RightCareHomeSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
Activity data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment
Dining & Nutrition
Dining service details available soon
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Facilities & Features
4 feature groups available
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Accessibility
Rooms
Safety & Security
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Safety & Quality
How safe and well-led is this home right now?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Quality Snapshot
Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.
Financial Health
Only on RightCareHomeBased on accounts filed Aug 2024
Financial Stability
Corporate Details
Director Stability
Secured Debt
Ownership
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Costs & Funding
Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?
See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.
Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical weekly care cost
From £1,295 per week
≈ £5,631 per month
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if eligible for council or NHS-funded care.
How care at this home can be funded
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
Not sure how you'd pay for care?
This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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Family Feedback
What do families consistently say?
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
What Families Say
We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.
Based on 16 family reviews.
What Families Say
Current feedback shows useful patterns. It is worth confirming key routines during your visit.
Staff Feedback
Staff mentioned in 5 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff
Families value most
Most frequent family priorities:
- kind and respectful treatment (Medium impact · 3 mentions)
- welcoming atmosphere for visitors (Medium impact · 2 mentions)
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- cleanliness and personal care (Medium impact · 2 mentions)
Questions to ask on your visit
- Ask about staff turnover and how new staff are supported.
- Observe staff interactions with residents and visitors.
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- Check how quickly staff respond to requests or questions.
Signals to review before deciding
Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:
- rude or unhelpful staff interactions (2 mentions)Medium priority
- slow or missed communication (2 mentions)Medium priority
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- inconsistent staff quality (2 mentions)Medium priority
What Families Are Saying
“He has always been cared and looked after with kindness and dignity by the staff.”
— Family member
“The staff have gone out of their way to be friendly and chatty.”
— Family member
Who this home may suit
- Families seeking a welcoming, purpose-built environment.
- Residents who value respectful, friendly daily care.
- Those needing end-of-life support with family involvement.
Decision gaps before shortlisting
How consistently are all staff trained in communication and empathy?
Some reviews mention rude or unhelpful staff, which can impact resident wellbeing.
Request details on staff training and supervision during your visit.
How are family messages and requests tracked and responded to?
Missed or slow responses can cause distress at critical times.
Ask to see examples of how communication is logged and followed up.
Most-mentioned positives
Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:
Signals to check on visit
Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:
In families' own words
“He has always been cared and looked after with kindness and dignity by the staff.”
“The staff have gone out of their way to be friendly and chatty.”
Staff perspective
Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.
The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.
Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?
Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.
Independent checks before you decide
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeLondon Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, SS13 2EY
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
447m away
Transport access
0/10
Local amenities
2/10
Next Steps
What should you do before making a final decision?
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Common Questions About Gifford House Care Home
Visit Checklist
Use this short checklist during your visit to Gifford House Care Home and compare answers across homes.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
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Care Home Check
What this page cannot tell you
You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.
Public warning signs are already visible
We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.
Public signals already visible on this page
Is this home financially sound?
We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.
Know before you commit, not after.
What do staff actually experience?
Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.
The inside view families rarely see.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.
Independent checks before you decide