Jenny's House

36 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1HX

01255220086

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 November 2019

Provider

Jennys Resource Centre Ltd

Beds

8 beds

About Jenny's House

Jenny's House is a residential care home in Clacton on Sea, Essex, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities, along with respite care for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder. Further details on the service and the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Jennys House provides accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities, as well as respite care for those with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder. The service operates from an adapted detached residential property in Clacton on Sea that can accommodate up to eight people across three floors, with each person having their own individual bedroom and access to communal facilities. At the time of inspection, four people were using the service.

The home delivers person-centred support designed to help people live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence. Staff provide planned and coordinated care that is appropriate and inclusive, supporting residents to achieve the best possible outcomes and participate fully in community life. The service is situated close to local amenities and main bus routes in a residential area.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 February 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO15 1HX

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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 11 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 November 2019.

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

Read Jenny's 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 Jenny's House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Jenny's House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Jenny's 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