The Corner House

67/69 Wash Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DB
Submit a Review
9.8 118 Reviews
  • The Corner House, Clacton-on-Sea
The Corner House is a family run Care Home (since 1999), situated close to the Sea Front. They welcome you to come and visit the home which boasts beautifully decorated en suite rooms, and spacious landscaped gardens. The Corner House received an 'Outstanding' CQC rating in the 'Well-led' category (July 2018).

During lockdown times, the gardens have been used by families and friends to have much-needed meetups. The weather has enabled precious moments between loved ones.
The home has a Gazebo which provides shelter and creates an outside room. The garden also has a cafe and ice cream booth for long, hot summer days.

The highly trained staff offer warm and friendly care, whilst supported by CCTV for the comfort of family and residents alike.

The care home has a long history of providing excellent care, demonstrated by the many awards (2016-2018) including:

Infection Prevention & Control Award - Essex Care Sector Awards 2019 (The Prospers led by Essex County Council)

Unsung Hero Award - Essex Care Sector Award 2019

• Great British Care Awards - Best Innovator Award.

• Prosper Award - Team of the Year.

• Community & Activities Engagement Award from Essex County Council

The Corner House offers high-quality person-centred care and fun activities encouraging Residents to take part in Knitting Clubs, Pamper days and trips out.

A lovely cinema lounge with internet facilities aims to maximise choice and independence. Film afternoons with popcorn are a favourite!

Bedrooms are tastefully decorated each with telephone & television points and state of the art call bells.

In 2019/20, the care home was refurbished to include a bar (Temple Bar), retro lounge and a shop for the wellbeing of residents.

Meals are carefully designed with nutrition and variety in mind including special menus.

The Corner House is a 'must-see' for those seeking a residential care home.

Show The Corner House on the Map

Care Provided by The Corner House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kate Emery (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • We admit residents based on an assessment process, and fully encourage service users or, next of kin, to visit us. We offer a trial period or taster days or respite
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (55)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Corner House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,250
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Corner House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The home have no restrictions on visiting times. They are a family run home, which encourages relatives and friends of residents to be partners in care, to be as involved as much as they or their loved one choose. The team actively encourage relatives to join residents at mealtimes and attend activities. If residents are unwell, if relatives wish to stay with their loved one, the team can provide refreshments and support during these difficult times.


  • Parking

  • The home have ample Parking and Street Parking


The Corner House Reviews (118)

Total of 118, showing 1-20
9.8

The Corner House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Corner House has 118 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 96
  • 18
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

118
10
15
28
90

Review from J C (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have been visiting for just over 2 years. The staff are lovely. There has been a change of management and although always great. It is even better.

Reply from Katharine Emery, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for your support and recognising the changes we have made.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from N B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in the Corner House since August 24 all her needs have been met. She is not lonely anymore. It is nice and warm and comfortable. Her clothes are always clean as is her room. She finds the food delicious and enjoys meal time. Activities are endless and so interesting with themes relating
to the month and events going on. The staff are excellent and so very caring and kind. I cannot fault this wonderful care home.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

We are pleased that you feel we offer an wonderful home to our lovely residents. The whole team strive to provide this daily, and it is rewarding for us to receive a glowing review to reflect this. Thank you for taking the time to complete a review.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We placed our Mum in Corner House and we can say we are so pleased with our choice. It has new management which has been good for the home. The atmosphere in the home is always happy and pleasant. The staff are always approachable and happy. The care our mum receives is at a high standard. We don't
worry when we are not with her, also the communication between us and the home is excellent. The food is really good and the choice is always for the residents. The manager is always approachable and caring, helpful, and nothing is too much trouble.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Roger R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 26 March 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much trouble for this team, they always go the extra mile to ensure my sister-in-law is safe, warm and especially anything she wants to eat. Great job, and I feel secure with the knowledge my sister-in-law is well.

Reply from Katharine Emery, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you so much for your lovely review which we will share with staff.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Siobhan B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel comfortable coming to visit my grandparents here at the corner house. The staff are welcoming, friendly, polite and helpful. There are a range of activities for all residents to get involved in everyday throughout the week. This ranges from music sessions, arts and crafts, pamper sessions, science
experiments and lots more. My grandparents say they enjoy the food and the choices available. My Grandpa and Nana appear happy and settled living here. They both socialise with other residents living at the Corner house, and the staff. Family are able to visit whenever. Family are involved a lot with the care homes events and it is a lovely environment to be involved within especially knowing my Grandpa and Nana are happy and heard.

Reply from Katharine Emery, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you so much for your review. It's so lovely that your whole family visit regularly, we love your input Thank you for your support.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Jenny H (Friend of Resident) published on 21 March 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since the new manager and entertainment manager have started the atmosphere in the home has improved. The manager is more prominent in the daily interaction with the residents and the staff seem happier. And the food looks brilliant! I can't select a rating for 'Value For Money' because I don't know
the charges.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for the positive review. The entertainment manager works very hard to ensure that our residents are kept busy and entertained every week. Our residents and staff have all been enjoying the new menu and home made desserts.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from June H (Friend of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the corner house care. The staff and management do all they can to assist in every way. The young lady who takes care of the laundry is absolutely good and will assist you to her best a lovely lady, but all good anyway.
Brilliant all round service.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for taking the time to give us a glowing review. Our staff are all willing to assist our residents and visitors to the best of our abilities. I will ensure that our Laundry team are made aware of your kind comments.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 3 February 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic and the food.
The Christmas party was fantastic.
The family made welcome. Helpful when problems occur.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from M B (Niece of Resident) published on 16 December 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt spent some 10+ years and got to know the nursing staff and carers very well. She absolutely and particularly loved a particular member of staff who brought her much joy.
Everybody was caring and the last years of my Aunt's life were made the best possible in the circumstances.
Thank you Corner
House.
Thank you also for the dignified way in which you cared for our family once she had passed.

Reply from William Holmes, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you so much for your review. It was a privilege caring for a lovely lady. Our thoughts are with you at this time of year. I will share your review with our staff.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Carolyn B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This lovely care home is 110 per cent perfect. Homely, spotless, smells lovely, all the staff are fantastic, all homemade food. Everyone helps each other, nothing is too much for anyone, you would have to go a long way to find a better home, in fact I don't think there is a better home. The entertainment
is fantastic, tea coffee juice biscuits any time of the day and ice creams in the summer while in the garden, sports day that was great, they all have everything under control. You're all one in a million.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for the five-star review. It's rewarding when we receive positive feedback, and it is appreciated. It's great to hear that you are so pleased with all aspects of our home and the care provided by our staff. We hope you can join us for the festive activities throughout December.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from P L (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 4 September 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the carers were very helpful, supportive and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble either day or night. The quality, presentation and choice of food was excellent and homemade. My room was very clean, light and comfortable. Well equipped and with an en-suite toilet and hand basin. The communal
rooms are very comfortable and beautiful gardens outside. I really enjoyed the recreational activities and entertainment. We had garden games and trips out for visits. I would definitely recommend The Corner House for respite or long-term care.

Reply from William Holmes, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Kay H (Resident) published on 4 September 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Care staff could not be more helpful. Nothing is too much trouble to them. I am a large person who has to be hoisted into by bed or wheelchair as I cannot weight bare. I have enjoyed my week of respite care and look forward to my next stay. I'm sure my husband has enjoyed having some time to himself
and not having to cater for me. Food is delicious, my compliments to the chef. Surroundings are beautiful and I have enjoyed sitting out in them.

Reply from William Holmes, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Corner House.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from G C (Resident) published on 3 September 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been looked after in hygiene and the food is excellent. The laundry is very good. Activitities are very good but not been fit or able to join in many of them. Sometimes noisy at night time with buzzers being continuous. I have met some lovely people, staff and residents.

Reply from William Holmes, Home Manager at The Corner House

Thank you for your kind review of our service, we are pleased that you are enjoying your stay with us!


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Lisa S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at The Corner House for two weeks, and it is a special place. The care and attention she receives is outstanding. The family feel that Mum is treated with love and respect from all the staff, and Mum is very happy here. The staff go above and beyond to make each day a happy one. The activities
and facilities are excellent. We honestly couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for the super review. It is pleasing to hear that you all feel so reassured as a family, with the care that Mum is receiving from our staff. We quite agree that The Corner House is a special place.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Paul R (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has just completed her first 12 months in the home and overall it's been a very positive experience. They have gone out of their way to ensure she feels happy and comfortable in her new surroundings. She recently changed rooms which has made a world of difference to her as she now sees more people.
The staff are very attentive and ensure we are always kept up to date with any issues or concerns and they are always happy to take on board and action anything we raise. It's never easy taking those first steps but the transition was made much easier by the staff. Taking care of Mum is important to us as a family and we now know she is safe and well looked after which in turn gives us peace of mind.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

We are very pleased to hear that your mum has settled in so well at the home. We aim to make the move to the home as easy and comfortable as possible for our new residents. It is great to hear that your experience has been so positive.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is beautifully maintained, bright and luxurious. Staff are friendly and attentive. Manager is always available for a chat with any concerns. Dining room, 'home-from-home', always nicely laid out for the residents. Rooms and common areas are always spotless. Entertainment coordinator always
has lots of activities planned and at Christmas time there was so much for the residents to enjoy. A wonderful, magical time for them all!

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I have to agree that it is a magical time at the home with all the festive activities. The entertainment co-ordinator goes to great lengths to ensure that all our residents and staff have a special Christmas.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Geoff M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 8 January 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Compassionate and caring staff going the extra mile to make residents and family always welcome.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Dionne K (Wife of Resident) published on 8 January 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely happy with the care given and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 4 January 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care my mother is receiving. The staff are very professional and caring.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of the home, your feedback is important to us. We are pleased that you feel your mother receives a high standard of care from competent, dedicated staff.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from G F (Niece of Resident) published on 29 December 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of The Corner House Care Home is that the care and support that my aunt has received has been wonderful.
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and my aunt has settled in very well.

Reply from Rachel Bartholomew, Administrator at The Corner House

It is reassuring to hear that your aunt has settled in so well. Our staff always endeavour to create a friendly, comfortable and welcoming environment here at the home.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.792)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10 for The Corner House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.792 for The Corner House is calculated as follows: ( (268 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.792

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Corner House is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 Jul 2018

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (9)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (4)

Katharine

Katharine Emery

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Katharine is the registered Manager of Corner House. Kate has worked in health and social care for over 25 years and holds two degrees in health and social care and Dementia. Katharine is passionate about providing high quality person-centred care.


Shellie

Shellie Owen

Job Title: Lifestyle and Well-being coordinator

Joined: 2024

Shellie has over 10 years experience and provides our residents with a range of activities that suits all abilities, interests and cognitive skills. Check out our facebook page to view our daily activities.


Ritu

Ritu Vyas

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Ritu has over 4 years experience in social care. Ritu is passionate and dedicated at supporting our team to provide outstanding person centred care for all our residents


Pete

Pete Granville

Job Title: Chef Manager

Joined: 2024

Pete has been a chef for over 10 years and is passionate about providing outstanding food choices for all of our residents. Pete is trained to create nutritious and home made food for our residents, always considering those who require a specialised diet or have allergies. Pete meets with all our residents to seek feedback and cater for their favourite dishes.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Corner House

What types of Care is The Corner House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Corner House provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Corner House have?

There are 55 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Corner House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Corner House to the centre of Clacton-on-Sea?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.