Read House
Read House is a residential care home in Frinton-on-sea, Essex (CO13 9AU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Read House
Read House is a residential care home at Frinton on Sea in Essex. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, for younger adults who need a supportive household, for people with physical disabilities and for people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available too. What we aim for is an ordinary life with help attached rather than a routine that everybody has to fit. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit, whether they want company or quiet, and what they would like to eat. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing only as much as somebody actually needs, because taking over is easy and rarely useful. For residents with physical disabilities, our attention goes to equipment that fits properly, transfers managed safely and without embarrassment, and keeping as much independence as somebody wants. For those living with sight or hearing loss, unhurried communication and a thoughtfully arranged environment make most of the difference, and we take time over both. Getting out matters as well. Being near the sea is worth something, and we would rather support somebody to go where they want to go than fill an afternoon with activities chosen on their behalf. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone considering Read House is welcome to visit on an ordinary day and ask us whatever they like.
Care provided at Read House
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Read House
Where is Read House located?
Read House is a residential care home in Frinton-on-sea, Essex, CO13 9AU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Read House provide?
Read House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Read House's CQC rating?
Read House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Read House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Read House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Read House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Read House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Read House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Read House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Read House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Read House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Read House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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