The Retreat
64 Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8HD
Residential care home · 5 beds · Peter House Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2023
- Beds
- 5
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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 The Retreat
The Retreat is a residential care home in Walton-on-the-Naze, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 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 March 2023, the CQC rated The Retreat 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.
The Retreat 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 The Retreat include Butterfly's Care Home, Brenalwood Care Home and Delamer House, 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
- Good (March 2023)
- Council area
- Essex
- 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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with one recruitment records shortfall.
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
The Retreat 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about The Retreat
How much does The Retreat cost?
The Retreat 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 The Retreat?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Retreat Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Retreat provide nursing care?
No. The Retreat is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Retreat offer dementia care?
The Retreat 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 The Retreat have?
The Retreat 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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Walton-on-the-Naze
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.