Tendring Meadows
Care home in Clacton-on-sea, Essex
Operated by Archangel Healthcare
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
Tendring Meadows is a 53-bed residential home near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, arranged across two levels to meet individual care needs. The home supports adults with dementia, learning disability, mental health conditions, physical disability and sensory impairment, and accepts both long-term and respite placements.
Tendring Meadows was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home offers personalised care in a residential setting, with staff supporting residents in daily activities and personal care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 October 2023 · Last inspected 1 September 2023
Inspectors found that medicines were given safely, risks were well managed and infection control was effective, with enough suitably deployed staff. Staff were described as kind and compassionate, the atmosphere was calm and positive, and people were supported with choice, meaningful activities and end-of-life care. New directors and a registered manager have invested in the building and grounds, and partnership working was praised.
- Medicines were given safely and as prescribed, and risks to people's health were well managed
- Staff were kind, compassionate and treated people with dignity and respect
- Significant investment in the building and grounds has led to extensive improvements
- Professionals and others important to people gave good feedback on partnership working
- Governance systems are in place but still need to be developed, embedded and sustained
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 June 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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
Tendring Meadows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY, 3.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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 Archangel Healthcare
Tendring Meadows is one of 2 homes run by Archangel Healthcare 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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