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Woodboro Residential Care Home
Residential Care
16 April 2026
Newbrae Care Home Limited
22 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 6 are lower.
23 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
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Rating history
- Mar 2018
- Jun 2026
Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Newbrae Care Home Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.
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 Woodboro Residential Care Home
Woodboro is a 22-bed residential care home located on Skelmersdale Road in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities. The home is operated by Newbrae Care Home Limited and holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in March 2018.
As a smaller residential setting, Woodboro offers accommodation for individuals requiring ongoing personal care and support. Its mixed specialisms mean it caters to people with varied care needs, though prospective residents should verify current availability and suitability for their specific requirements directly with the provider.
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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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
- 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · CO15 6BZ
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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: .
Assessment published 29 June 2026. Assessment date recorded: 16 April 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 29 June 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Date of Assessment: 28 April to 22 May 2026.
This service is a residential care home providing support to older people, some of whom may be living with dementia. The service can support up to 22 people. At the time of the inspection, 21 people were living in the service.
We carried out this inspection as the service had an aged, inherited rating from the previous provider and had not been inspected under the current provider. This was a comprehensive inspection covering all key questions and quality statements.
At the time of the inspection, the service was providing support to some older autistic people and people with a learning disability. We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed autistic people and people with a learning disability respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. We found the provider was delivering care in line with these principles.
At the last inspection, under the previous provider, this service was rated good. At this inspection, we have found the service remained good.
There were enough staff available to meet people’s needs. Staff knew people well and understood how they liked to be supported. People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. Staff responded to people in a timely way. The provider supported staff wellbeing.
The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents and staff understood and managed risks. Staff managed medicines well.
People’s needs were assessed. People had enough to eat and drink to stay healthy. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. They monitored people’s health to support healthy living.
Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities.
The facilities and equipment met people’s needs. However, we identified some concerns with the condition of the fixtures and fittings within the building. This impacted on staff’s ability to maintain effective infection prevention and control measures. We also found environmental safety precautions required strengthening. The provider responded promptly to our findings, taking immediate action to make the necessary improvements and implement more robust environmental checks. The management team demonstrated a commitment to making continuous improvements in the service to ensure people received good care.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Read Woodboro Residential Care Home'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 Woodboro Residential Care Home, 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 Woodboro Residential Care Home, 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 Woodboro Residential Care Home'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.
Location
29-31 Skelmersdale Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 6BZ

Woodboro Residential Care Home
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 16 April 2026
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