Spring Lodge

23 Vicarage Gardens, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1BU
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9.6 33 Reviews
  • Spring Lodge, Clacton-on-Sea
Spring Lodge is one of a number of care accommodations on the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea, owned by Black Swan International who look to achieve homely facilities and flexible services for individual care needs.

Permanent lodgings are available at Spring Lodge, as are respite and rehabilitation packages, made highly-desirable amongst those with related needs by the pleasant coastal location.

The home is well-situated for nearby amenities, giving residents the chance to feel empowered within the community while benefitting from the advice of a skilled care team.

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Care Provided by Spring Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Debbie Savva (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All admissions are subject to an assessment by the home's management team
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (20)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Lodge

  • 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 £1,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,000

  • Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Spring Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • 24 hour visting welcomed.


  • Parking

  • Parking available outside home.


Spring Lodge Reviews (33)

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9.6

Spring Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Lodge has 33 reviews.

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Review from Susan W (Friend of Resident) published on 19 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find this care home a very professional and friendly place to be. The staff are always on hand and happy to help wherever it is needed. The care, food, cleanliness and well being is, in my opinion, outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or have a relative become a resident.

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Review from E R (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A friendly, happy home where residents are treated as people and care is given willingly.

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Review from Donald P (Brother of Resident) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We are satisfied that my sister is being looked after. The staff are very good and we are satisfied that she is being looked after at all times. The staff are very caring to her and we know she is in good hands.

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Review from Brian R (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally, after 3 years my mother (92) is comfortable, safe and well looked after. The hardest part is getting her to accept she needs help. Being not very mobile and now partially sighted makes her life difficult but the staff are good and kind when called upon. Very good manager as well.

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Review from R M (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is always warm and welcoming. It is maintained to a good standard. The staff seem to have the wellbeing of the residents at the heart of what they do. As a visitor, I'm always welcomed and usually offered a drink.

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Review from Ivan L (Resident) published on 13 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been in this home for over 2 years now and I am very happy to be here. The staff and management are very kind and always willing to help. They are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I regard them as my extended family. The home is comfortable and welcoming. We also have some very
good entertainment and even get taken out.

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Review from Cheryl P (Sister of Resident) published on 26 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When I go to pick up my sister the carers are always pleasant and interested in where we are going and has my sister got her medication to take out (tablet). The home itself is very bright and clean. It never smells unsavoury and the residents are clean and well cared for. Other residents talk to visitors
and seem happy in their environment.

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Review from R G (Resident) published on 30 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good all round facilities and service. A range of activities including fitness. Staff good and caring.

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Review from I L (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have lived in this home for a year now and find it very friendly and homely. The staff are very pleasant and always helpful. I am very happy here and I know I made the right choice.

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Review from Mary D (Niece of Resident) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been a resident of Spring Lodge for approximately 3 months. This is her third try at residential care. Spring Lodge is a wonderful caring home. The manager and carers are dedicated to making the residents happy, all residents are treated with dignity. My aunt certainly does not want to leave,
ever! The home is spotless, comfortable and the food is fantastic. I cannot praise this home highly enough. We attended the Christmas party recently, which was a delight.

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Review from Jean S (Wife of Resident) published on 26 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend spring Lodge to anyone in need of care. The staff are so kind and caring. My husband is happy and content. I have no worries at all for his care. I have just returned after six weeks in Australia and my husband is looking so well, content and happy. I have no worries leaving his care
at any time in the care of the staff.

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Review from Harry L (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 6 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My great Nan is a resident at Spring lodge. It was her 97th birthday and all the staff brought a cake in with candles, cards and flowers for her. The staff are so friendly and caring and offered us refreshments. We're made welcome at whatever time we turn up. She looks so well.
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is immaculate. She enjoys the entertainment which brightens up her day. Also has her hair done weekly. At 17 I'm thinking about booking in soon!

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Review from Julie V (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandma took residence in Spring Lodge 1 year ago. Although she was reluctant to go into a care home initially, she soon settled in. The staff are all lovely and always have a friendly manner. As a visitor I am always greeted politely and offered a drink. The home always smells fresh and clean and
grandma reports the food is good. They even stock her own favourite bread. Her room is a good size and is kept clean and tidy. I'm pleased she is being cared for so well.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.625)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10 for Spring Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.625 for Spring Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.625

  • 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 Spring Lodge is based on 10 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 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 10 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: 29 Jan 2019

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 17 Mar 2025

Single en-suite


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Meet the Team (1)

Debbie

Debbie Savva

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Debbie is the dedicated registered manager at Spring Lodge.