Ernest Luff Homes
Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 · 0.4 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
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
Mid Meadows
72-74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AS
Residential care home · 22 beds · Black Swan International
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2019
- Beds
- 22
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Mid Meadows'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.
See live-in carers near Frinton-on-Sea
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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 Mid Meadows
Mid Meadows is a residential care home in Frinton-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, people with a learning disability or autism 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 October 2019, the CQC rated Mid Meadows 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.
Mid Meadows 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 Mid Meadows include Ernest Luff Homes, Lodge Care Home and Arundel House - Frinton-on-Sea, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Black Swan International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2019)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Frinton-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Outstanding
- 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.
Rated Good overall, with Outstanding safety; inspectors found kind, personalised care and strong support for independence.
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 Mid Meadows’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 Mid Meadows’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 Mid Meadows
How much does Mid Meadows cost?
Mid Meadows 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 Mid Meadows?
The Care Quality Commission rated Mid Meadows Good in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Mid Meadows provide nursing care?
No. Mid Meadows is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Mid Meadows offer dementia care?
Mid Meadows 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 Mid Meadows have?
Mid Meadows 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
Lodge Care Home
Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 · 1.1 km · 36 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Arundel House - Frinton-on-Sea
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 1.2 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
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Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week