Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
Stanley Road, Thurrock, Grays, RM17 6QY
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 19 March 2024
Last inspected 26 October 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 19 Mar 2024
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
7 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Darent Valley Hospital
73.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Primecare Medical Practice
0.1 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Unicare Pharmacy
0.1 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Thurrock (2025–26)
£844
per week, residential
£977
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
11.9% of people in Thurrock are aged 65 or over
34
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.