Read House
Care home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Operated by Memory Lane Care Homes
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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
Read House is a residential care home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, providing accommodation and support for adults aged over 65 with varying care needs. The home supports older people ranging from those with relative independence to those requiring assistance due to physical restrictions, memory loss or dementia. The home has 46 registered beds arranged over three floors. Read House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Located on the Esplanade overlooking the seafront, the home aims to provide a secure environment where the dignity, individuality and privacy of residents are maintained. Staff attend to residents' medical, cultural, psychological, spiritual, emotional and social needs as they change over time.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 December 2023 · Last inspected 30 November 2023
Inspectors rated Read House good following a visit in November 2023, with a new provider and a manager who had just started. Staff were described as caring, kind and respectful, and people's independence, privacy and dignity were promoted. Meals were a pleasant experience with choice, and people could take part in a range of social and leisure activities both in the home and the community.
- Staff were caring, compassionate and kind, and this was also reflected in care records
- People felt welcomed and secure when moving in, and an assessment was carried out before admission
- Medicines were given safely, people were protected from avoidable harm, and infection control practice was good
- Quality assurance systems stayed effective through the change of provider and manager, and leaders were approachable
- Some improvements were needed in staff recruitment checks, and inspectors made a recommendation about recruitment practice
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
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Local health safety net
Read House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 15.8 miles away. The local GP practice is CARADOC SURGERY, 0.5 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.
Tendring Eldercare
Tending Eldercare provides services and care to the most vulnerable elderly residents via our eldercare Day Centre in the district of Tendring. We especially support those who suffer with…
The Stroke and Wellness Foundation
A local independent charity caring for tendring stroke survivors, their families & carers. Assist in any way possible during recovery, rehabilitation & in the long term. Activities provided on a…
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 Memory Lane Care Homes
Read House is one of 4 homes run by Memory Lane Care Homes 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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