Care home
Cherry Leas Care Home
Care home in Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Cherry Leas Care Home
Care home in Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Operated by Mr & Mrs MF Joomun
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Cherry Leas Care Home is a 16-bed care home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with ratings of Good for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership. The home was rated Requires Improvement for effectiveness in the CQC report published in 2022.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 November 2022 · Last inspected 4 November 2022
Inspectors found that people are supported by staff who know them well, and relatives described the care positively. Staff said they feel able to raise concerns and welcomed recent changes, and the home was described as clean, with some areas refurbished. The report also notes a stronger focus on a positive culture for people and staff.
- Staff know the people they support well, and relatives spoke positively about the care provided
- Risks to people's safety are monitored, assessments are kept up to date, and incidents are reviewed for patterns
- Medicines are given as prescribed, and staff competency with medicines has been assessed
- Infection control has improved, the premises are clean and hygienic, and the provider follows national guidance
- The service was rated inadequate at the previous inspection, and the improvements described were checked at a focused inspection that covered only the Safe and Well-led areas
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- 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 | — |
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Cherry Leas Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 14.2 miles away. The local GP practice is EAST LYNNE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.1 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.
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Tendring Community Transport
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Essex Carers Support
Support, advice, information and advocacy for family carers
Age Well East Ltd
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Age Concern Harwich and District
We provide social activities to include coffee mornings and lunch club Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly.
Part of Mr & Mrs MF Joomun
Cherry Leas Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Mr & Mrs MF Joomun 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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