Care home
Cavendish House
Residential care home in Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Cavendish House
Residential care home in Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Operated by Florijn Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Cavendish House is a small residential care home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, with 6 registered beds. The home provides residential and dementia care, supporting older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults, and those with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
29 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cavendish House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 13.7 miles away. The local GP practice is EAST LYNNE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Clacton-on-sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tendring Eldercare
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The Stroke and Wellness Foundation
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Tendring Community Transport
Provide relief to the inhabitants of Tendring District and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty and in particular to:Provide and maintain non-profit…
Essex Carers Support
Support, advice, information and advocacy for family carers
Age Well East Ltd
Services for the general public and / or older people living in Essex and Suffolk. The services offered are: advice and support with claiming benefits, care, consumer, energy, advocacy and…
Age Concern Harwich and District
We provide social activities to include coffee mornings and lunch club Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly.
Part of Florijn Care
Cavendish House is one of 2 homes run by Florijn Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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