Winchester House
90 Frinton Road, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0HJ
Residential care home · 9 beds · IMS Care Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2025
- Beds
- 9
- 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 Winchester House
Winchester House is a residential care home in Frinton-on-Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by IMS Care Group. The home has been registered since July 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Winchester 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.
Winchester 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 Winchester House include Beaumont Manor, Ducks Halt and Mid Meadows, 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- IMS Care Group Limited
- Registered with CQC
- July 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2025)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Frinton-on-Sea
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care after the home fixed problems found at its previous inspection.
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
Winchester 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 Winchester House
How much does Winchester House cost?
Winchester 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 Winchester House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Winchester House Requires improvement in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Winchester House provide nursing care?
No. Winchester House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Winchester House offer dementia care?
Yes. Winchester House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Winchester House have?
Winchester House is registered for up to 9 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 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.