The Firs
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 1.0 km · 11 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: Requires improvement
Peter House
Sneating Hall Lane, Kirby-le-soken, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0EW
Residential care home · 6 beds · Peter House Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2026
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a 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.
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 Peter House
Peter House is a residential care home in Frinton-on-Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Peter House Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2020.
At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Peter House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Peter House 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 Peter House include The Firs, Ducks Halt and Beaumont Manor, 2 of which have 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Peter House Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- February 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2026)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Frinton-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found caring staff and some progress, but safety, care planning, activities and management systems remained weak.
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
Peter House 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 Peter House
How much does Peter House cost?
Peter House 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 Peter House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Peter House Requires improvement in April 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Peter House provide nursing care?
No. Peter House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Peter House offer dementia care?
Peter House 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 Peter House have?
Peter House is registered for up to 6 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.
Other care homes near Frinton-on-Sea
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Frinton-on-Sea
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
Ducks Halt
Kirby-le-Soken, CO13 · 1.6 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCygnet Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Beaumont Manor
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 · 2.0 km · 103 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week