Marella Lodge

21 Gorse Lane, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4RN

01255235106

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Seaside Care Homes Limited

Beds

4 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Seaside Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Marella Lodge

Marella Lodge is a small nursing care home located on Gorse Lane in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, providing care for four residents. The home specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical care alongside personalised support tailored to each resident's needs.

The home is operated by Seaside Care Homes Limited. Due to its size, Marella Lodge provides a close-knit care environment where staff can develop detailed knowledge of individual residents' requirements. Being situated in a coastal town, residents have access to local amenities and the seafront community.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Marella Lodge, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Marella Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Marella Lodge'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