England

Read HouseEssex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Read House

23 The Esplanade, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9AU

01255673654

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 November 2023

Provider

Memory Lane Care Homes Limited

Beds

46 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 21 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 6 are lower.

4 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodJun 2018
GoodDec 2023

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

Run by Memory Lane Care Homes Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Read House

Read House is a residential care home in Essex, offering personal care to adults with a range of needs. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent assessment of the service.

Read House accommodates up to 40 people requiring personal care, including those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and dementia. At inspection, 35 people were using the service. Staff demonstrated safe medicine administration and effective infection prevention practices, with sufficient staffing to provide responsive care.

People received assessments on joining to inform their care planning. The provider took effective action when issues arose and implemented lessons learned. Residents reported feeling welcomed and secure at the home.

Some improvements were recommended regarding recruitment practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 December 2023

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO13 9AU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 23 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 November 2023.

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

Read Read 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 Read 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 Read 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 Read 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