Elderly care homes in Tendring

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Tendring has 68 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 11 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 53 Good and 11 Requires improvement. 4 homes are not rated yet. Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place and £1,134 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Tendring (97)

Tendring at a glance

68on this list

Official rating
  • Good53
  • Requires improvement11
  • Not yet rated4
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care66% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Tendring are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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68 elderly care homes in Tendring

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Corner House

Run by Corner House Care Limited

67-69 Wash Lane, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1DB
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 57 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 57 residents in Clacton-on-Sea, run by Corner House Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Edensor Care Centre (Diagrama Healthcare)

Run by Diagrama Healthcare Services Limited

3-9 Orwell Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1PR
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Edensor Care Centre provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in Clacton-on-Sea. Its registered scope also includes mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults, allowing the centre to support varied care needs.

The service forms part of Diagrama Foundation’s senior and dementia care provision, with a focus on personalised support, dignity and independence.

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Mid Meadows

Run by Black Swan International Limited

72-74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0AS
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

For older people and adults with learning or physical disabilities, Mid Meadows offers residential care in a home staffed around the clock. Care is shaped through assessment and consultation, supporting personal care, daily routines and changing needs.

Freshly cooked meals accommodate special dietary needs, with residents able to eat in the dining room or their own room. Weekly fees include food, drinks, laundry and internal entertainment.

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21 Mill Lane

Run by TLC CARE HOMES CLACTON RESIDENTIAL LIMITED

21 Mill Lane, Weeley Heath, Clacton-on-sea, CO16 9BB
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

21 Mill Lane supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other complex needs in a residential care setting. It forms part of a wider specialist adult social care organisation offering residential, supported living and complex nursing care.

The service model focuses on building routines, confidence, relationships and practical skills in a place that feels like home.

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Alexandra House - Harwich

Run by Methodist Homes

Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3JY
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Alexandra House provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Harwich. The home is part of MHA, a not-for-profit provider supporting older people through care homes, retirement living and community services.

For professionals making a referral, MHA describes timely assessments and support tailored to individual needs, with residential care intended to provide a safe and secure environment.

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Bamburgh House

Run by Bamburgh House Ltd

Clacton Road, Thorrington, CO7 8JN
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Thorrington, run by Bamburgh House Ltd. Supports older people and younger adults.

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Belamacanda

Run by Black Swan International Limited

172-174 The Street, Little Clacton, Clacton On Sea, CO16 9LX
GoodCQC · Sept 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with physical or learning disabilities, including people with dementia, receive residential support at Belamacanda in Little Clacton. The home has 22 bedrooms, assistive bathrooms and communal areas for daily life.

Residents can eat in the dining rooms or their own rooms, while freshly cooked meals accommodate special dietary needs. Activities are shaped around individual interests and may be offered one to one or in groups.

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Brenalwood Care Home

Run by Regal Care Trading Ltd

Hall Lane, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8HN
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Brenalwood Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people, with a person-centred approach that combines daily support, activities and community life. The home offers day care as well as longer-term residential arrangements, giving families a way to access support while a loved one remains at home or needs a more structured setting.

Menus are made fresh each day around residents’ preferences, dietary restrictions and medical…

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Brooklyn House

Run by Brooklyn Care Limited

22-24 Nelson Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1LU
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Brooklyn House provides residential and dementia care in a small to medium-sized home where support is organised around each resident’s changing needs. It creates personalised care plans that are reviewed continuously and offers both respite and permanent accommodation for adults with differing physical or social needs.

The home operates a continuous 24-hour care service, with an enclosed garden, secure measures and accessible amenities.

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Bruntsfield House

Run by Florijn Care Limited

68-70 Wellesley Road, Clacton-on Sea, CO15 3PL
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Clacton-on Sea, run by Florijn Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Butterfly's Care Home

Run by Butterflys Care Homes Ltd

186 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8AH
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Butterfly's Care Home provides residential care in Colchester for older people and adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults. The wider Essex service also includes supported living and domiciliary care, with additional respite and palliative services available across the provider’s offer.

The Colchester home is registered for nine residents and provides personalised care in a homely…

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Cavendish House

Run by Florijn Care Limited

27 Carnarvon Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 6QF
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Clacton-on-Sea, run by Florijn Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Chrislyn House

Run by Flatmead Limited

Flatmead Limited, 14 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1NX
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Adults with learning disabilities can receive long-term residential or short-stay respite care at Chrislyn House. The 16-bed home supports people who need help with learning and daily tasks, including residents with mental health conditions, dementia and Down syndrome.

Each resident has a personalised care plan, with staff helping develop independence, confidence and everyday life skills.

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Corner Lodge Limited

Run by Corner Lodge Limited

185-193 Meadow Way, Jaywick, Clacton On Sea, CO15 2HP
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Corner Lodge Limited provides residential and dementia care for older people in Clacton-on-Sea, with support for sensory impairment and palliative care also included in its service profile. The purpose-built home is designed around individual care needs.

Care is person-centred, with dedicated staff supporting residents according to their circumstances.

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Don Thomson House Residential Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

Low Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3TS
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 28 residents in Harwich, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Ducks Halt

Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited

8 Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 0DU
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Supporting up to five adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, Ducks Halt provides a specialist residential service in Kirby-le-Soken. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities.

Care is delivered within Cygnet Health Care’s wider social-care framework, which places the person at the centre of support.

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Ernest Luff Homes

Run by Pilgrims' Friend Society

2-4 Luff Way, Garden Way, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8SW
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care for older people is available at Ernest Luff Homes, including respite and end-of-life care. Luff House is a 28-bed home in Walton-on-the-Naze, within a Christian community where support is tailored to individual needs, preferences and routines.

Residents have access to lounges, dining rooms, a quiet lounge, accessible gardens and a passenger lift.

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Five Stacks Residential Care Centre

Run by Five Stacks Residential Home Limited

209 Point Clear Road, St Osyth, Clacton On Sea, CO16 8JD
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 30 residents in Clacton-on-Sea, run by Five Stacks Residential Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Four Winds

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited

32A Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JF
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Four Winds provides residential care and supported living for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The Colchester service sits within Consensus, whose residential and supported living services are tailored to individual needs and aspirations.

Support can include help with daily life, personal goals and meaningful opportunities, with families, professionals and the person receiving support involved in finding a suitable…

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Tendring?

68 elderly care homes in Tendring are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Tendring?

Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for residential care and £1,134 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,407 and £1,524. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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