Homeacre
28 Hayes Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1TX
Residential care home · 5 beds · Mrs K Curtis

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2018
- Beds
- 5
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Homeacre
Homeacre is a residential care home in Clacton-on-Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Mrs K Curtis. The home has been registered since October 2010.
At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated Homeacre 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.
Homeacre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Homeacre include Haven Lodge, St Marks Residential Care Home and Bruntsfield House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Mrs K Curtis
- Registered with CQC
- October 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2018)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Clacton-on-Sea
- 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.
Homeacre rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, and said previous leadership shortcomings had been addressed.
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
Homeacre has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Homeacre
How much does Homeacre cost?
Homeacre has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Homeacre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Homeacre Good in December 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Homeacre provide nursing care?
No. Homeacre is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Homeacre offer dementia care?
Yes. Homeacre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Homeacre have?
Homeacre is registered for up to 5 residents.
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.
“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.”
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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