Chrislyn House

Flatmead Limited, 14 Rosemary Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1NX

01255428301

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 March 2021

Provider

Flatmead Limited

Beds

19 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodJul 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Flatmead Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Chrislyn House

Chrislyn House is a residential care home in Essex. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Chrislyn House provides accommodation and personal care for up to 19 people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and dementia, with 13 residents at the time of inspection. The home had implemented comprehensive infection prevention measures including visitor testing protocols, adequate PPE supplies, and regular staff training. A cleaning schedule with dedicated domestic staff ensured regular sanitisation of communal areas, and furniture was arranged to support social distancing.

The registered manager maintained systems to track testing schedules and kept staff regularly updated on infection control procedures. Individual risk assessments enabled some residents to take supervised community walks with relatives as an alternative to indoor visits, allowing for meaningful contact while maintaining safety precautions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 April 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsLiftLaundry ServiceActivities Programme

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO15 1NX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Chrislyn House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Chrislyn House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Chrislyn House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Chrislyn House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees