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Frintondene Care Home
Care home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Frintondene Care Home
Care home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
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
Frintondene Care Home is a small care home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, providing care for 8 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in 2019, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The Well-led key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
The home delivers personal care and support to older adults requiring residential care. Families considering Frintondene can access the full CQC inspection report for detailed information about the service.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 August 2019 · Last inspected 28 June 2019
Inspectors found that staff knew the six people in this small home well and cared for them in a kind, warm way that suited their routines and preferences. Residents felt safe, staffing levels were judged adequate, and people were supported to keep in touch with the people who mattered to them. The report notes that some aspects of oversight and social engagement still need work.
- Staff and managers were described as motivated, kind and compassionate in their approach to people.
- People said they felt safe, and inspectors found enough staff to meet their needs.
- Staff knew people well, including their routines, likes, dislikes and what mattered most to them.
- Healthcare professionals were involved appropriately, and visitors were made to feel welcome.
- The provider's systems for checking the safety and quality of care need improvement, and the manager is advised to network with other services.
- The manager should keep up to date with current national good practice guidance.
- Staff need support to find new ways of encouraging people to take part in activities, to reduce the risk of isolation for people living with early dementia.
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).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
38 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Frintondene Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 15.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CARADOC SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Inadequate’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Frinton-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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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