Winsford Care Ltd
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 0.1 km · 38 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
St Albans House
2 St. Albans Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6BA
Residential care home · 5 beds · Achieve Together
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2025
- Beds
- 5
- 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 Clacton-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 St Albans House
St Albans House 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 younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Achieve Together, which operates 156 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2020.
At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated St Albans House 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.
St Albans 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 St Albans House include Winsford Care Ltd, Holland Road and Gairloch Residential Care Home, 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
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Achieve Together Limited
- Brand
- Achieve Together
- Registered with CQC
- December 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2025)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Clacton-on-Sea
The CQC inspection, explained
St Albans House was rated Inadequate and placed in special measures; inspectors found serious safety and leadership failures despite some kind care and support.
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
St Albans 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 St Albans House
How much does St Albans House cost?
St Albans 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 St Albans House?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Albans House Good in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Albans House provide nursing care?
No. St Albans House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St Albans House offer dementia care?
St Albans 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 St Albans House have?
St Albans House is registered for up to 5 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 Clacton-on-Sea
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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
Holland Road
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 0.1 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Gairloch Residential Care Home
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 · 0.1 km · 24 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