Phoebe House

52 Rectory Road, Little Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5JU

01255880281

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

J Moor

Beds

7 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by J Moor, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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.

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 Phoebe House

Phoebe House is a small residential care home in Little Oakley, near Harwich in Essex, providing care for up to seven residents. The home supports people across a range of needs, including older people, younger adults, and those with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments. Run by provider J Moor, the home's intimate size allows for personalised support tailored to individual requirements.

Located in a village setting within the East of England region, it offers residential care rather than nursing provision. As a smaller independent home, Phoebe House has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Those considering the home should gather information directly from the provider about day-to-day routines, staffing arrangements, and how specific care needs are met.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Phoebe 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 Phoebe 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Phoebe 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