Care homes · Essex
Care homes in Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea has 45 care homes registered with CQC and 895 registered beds, from 35 providers. Achieve Together Limited has the most, at 5. Of the 39 CQC has rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% across Essex and 83% across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Clacton-on-Sea: about £1,480 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 27 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 4 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Winsford Care Ltd, rated Good on 29 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Essex council will assess care needs for free.
- 24 list dementia as a specialism, and 9 provide nursing.
- Good or Outstanding: 34 of the 39 rated care homes, and 5 are rated below Good; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Clacton-on-Sea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 45care homes registered with CQC
- 87%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 9provide nursing care
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Clacton-on-Sea care homes, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 45
- Residential care · 36
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Elderly care · 29
- Dementia care · 24
- Physical disability care · 24
- Learning disability care · 20
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Nursing care · 9
Woodboro Residential Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
St Albans House
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Winsford Care Ltd
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Oaklands
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Seaview House Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
4 Cottage Walk
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Danbury
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Cherry Leas Care Home
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Bruntsfield House
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Haven Lodge
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Holland Road
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Homeacre
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Cavendish House
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Kingsgate Care Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
The Cedars
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Maitland House
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
21a Victoria Road
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Jenny's House
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Chrislyn House
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
St Michael's Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Edensor Care Centre (Diagrama Healthcare)
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Haven Lodge
Est. £1.82k–£2.22k/wk
Spring Lodge
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Marmora Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
The Haven Residential Care Home Limited
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Penfold Lodge
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Penny Pot Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Driftwood Lodge
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Corner House
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Glengariff Residential Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Brooklyn House
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Little Paddocks
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Little Holland Hall
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Belamacanda
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Magdalen Close Hostel
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Gairloch Residential Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Cavendish Residential Care Homes Limited
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
St Marks Residential Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Ridgewell House
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Thoroughgood
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Joseph Nursing and Care Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Haven Lodge
Est. £1.82k–£2.22k/wk
Wash Lane
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Kingston House
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Marella Lodge
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
What the numbers say about Clacton-on-Sea
Penfold Lodge is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in July 2026. 20% of homes in Clacton-on-Sea offer nursing (9 of 45), compared with 23% county-wide in Essex. Registered specialisms here: 24 of 45 list physical disabilities, 20 of 45 list learning disabilities and 16 of 45 list mental health conditions. Outstanding: 0 in Clacton-on-Sea, 7 across Essex. Belamacanda has the oldest rating still in force, from September 2017. Homes in Clacton-on-Sea average 20 beds, against a typical 23 across Essex. 87% of rated care homes in Clacton-on-Sea are Good or Outstanding, compared with 83% of those rated among the 376 we list across Essex. Frinton-on-Sea has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Clacton-on-Sea, at 76%, is 4th of the 7 towns compared. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% in Clacton-on-Sea, 24% across Essex.
Providers behind the care homes in Clacton-on-Sea
- Achieve Together 5 in this list
- ASN Assertive Outreach and Consultancy Limited 3 in this list
- Black Swan International Limited 3 in this list
- Florijn Care Limited 2 in this list
- Seaside Care Homes Limited 2 in this list
- Ark Care & Support Group Limited 1 in this list
- Mr & Mrs MF Joomun 1 in this list
- Diagrama Healthcare Services Limited 1 in this list
- Welltower 1 in this list
- Priory Group 1 in this list
- Corner House Care Limited 1 in this list
- Maison Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Essex County Council 1 in this list
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 in this list
- Eastern County Care Limited 1 in this list
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The latest CQC ratings published for care homes in Clacton-on-Sea.
Clacton-on-Sea and the towns around it
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton-on-Sea | – | 45 | 34 |
| Kirby Cross | 4.7 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 4.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Brightlingsea | 5.5 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 5.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Wivenhoe | 9.1 mi | 10 | 9 |
How much care homes charge in Clacton-on-Sea
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,530 a week |
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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Common questions about care homes in Clacton-on-Sea
How many care homes does Clacton-on-Sea have?
There are 45 CQC-registered care homes in Clacton-on-Sea (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 9 provide nursing care and 24 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Woodboro Residential Care Home, St Albans House and Winsford Care Ltd.
How does CQC rate care homes in Clacton-on-Sea?
34 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 39 with a rating; 5 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 6 here are still unrated.
What does a care home cost in Clacton-on-Sea?
Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Does Essex council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Essex council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Essex council.
How do I choose between care homes in Clacton-on-Sea?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 45 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 33. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Clacton-on-Sea?
In Clacton-on-Sea there are 45, 34 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kirby Cross (4.7 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Frinton-on-Sea (4.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (5.5 miles): 12, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Kirby Cross 4.7 mi
- Care homes in Frinton-on-Sea 4.8 mi
- Care homes in Brightlingsea 5.5 mi
- Care homes in Walton-on-the-Naze 5.9 mi
- Care homes in Wivenhoe 9.1 mi
- Care homes in Harwich 10.3 mi
- Care homes in Lawford 10.6 mi
- Care homes in Berechurch 11.3 mi
Related pages and guides for Clacton-on-Sea
- Help paying for care in Essex
- Best rated care homes in Essex
- Nursing homes in Essex
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Outstanding services in Essex, 2026
- Home care in Clacton-on-Sea (21)
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- What CQC ratings mean
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