Little Paddocks
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 · 0.6 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMaison Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Belamacanda
172-174 The Street, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9LX
Residential care home · 22 beds · Black Swan International
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2017
- Beds
- 22
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Belamacanda's stated fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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About Belamacanda
Belamacanda is a residential care home in Clacton-on-Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 22 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Black Swan International, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published September 2017, the CQC rated Belamacanda Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Belamacanda charges from £1,000 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. It is about 29% below the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Belamacanda include Little Paddocks, 21 Mill Lane and Whiteheather. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Black Swan International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2017)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Clacton-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Belamacanda is Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some care records needing more detail.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,000 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Belamacanda’s website | From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Belamacanda’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Belamacanda
How much does Belamacanda cost?
Belamacanda charges from £1,000 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Belamacanda?
The Care Quality Commission rated Belamacanda Good in September 2017. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Belamacanda provide nursing care?
No. Belamacanda is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Belamacanda offer dementia care?
Belamacanda is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Belamacanda have?
Belamacanda is registered for up to 22 residents.
Care at home
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
21 Mill Lane
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 · 1.3 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Whiteheather
Weeley, CO16 · 2.1 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialConsensus Support Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week