Belamacanda

172/174 The Street, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9LX
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9.5 32 Reviews
  • Belamacanda, Clacton-on-Sea
Belamacanda is a twenty-two bedroom residential care home that is ideal for the needs of people with physical disabilities, for both short and long-term requirements.

Carers have a wide range of experience in helping with numerous health conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Huntingdon's, stroke and spinal injury, maintaining an environment that contributes to mental health.

A Clacton-on-Sea location is an excellent community in which to enjoy outings to places of interest, with coastal views proving popular and relaxing amongst residents.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Helen Redfern (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 18+
  • Ages from 18 to 65

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (16)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • 24 hour access to the home is welcomed.

Parking

  • Parking is available outside the home

Belamacanda Reviews (32)

9.5

Belamacanda has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.520) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belamacanda has 32 reviews.

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Review from Ann H (Mother of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are friendly and willing. Our son is very happy and seems to be popular with the staff.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Belamacanda

Thank you for your really lovely words about the care and support provided at Belamacanda. You're absolutely right, your son, like all our residents, is well loved by the staff at the home.

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Review from D C (Brother of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
MY sister appeared to be very happy; she usually is. She is well cared for and has a very good relationship with the staff. The staff are very friendly and inviting, and always find the time to attend to my sister's needs. Her room and general facilities are clean and tidy.
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Review from Janet N (Sister of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly brother moved here from a larger residential home where he had lived quite happily for many years, but which no longer suited him and where he was displaying signs of distress.
Moving to Belamacanda has turned out to be the best thing for him. Its smaller setting with fewer residents with
complicated needs, gives it a more homely feel to where he was before, and now my brother is much happier and calmer. The staff are all very friendly and attentive, and makes us welcome when we visit.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Belamacanda

Thankyou for your really thoughtful comments about the care and support your brother is receiving at Belamacanda, we're so pleased he is settled and happier. We will pass your comments on to the staff.

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Review from A J (Niece of Resident) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care, staff are always friendly. Residents needs well catered for.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Belamacanda

Thank you for your extremely kind comment about Belamacanda - we will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from I S (Father of Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son sometimes has challenging behaviour and the staff have coped with this well. I am pleased with the professionalism they have shown. I would have liked more success in encouraging my son to engage with other residents and activities in the home but realise how stubborn he can be. He says he is
happy at Belamacanda.
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Review from Patricia K (Sister of Resident) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been impressed with the care and service.
Thank you.
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Review from Diane B (Mother of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am completely happy with the care that my daughter receives. The care home is clean and my daughter receives all the care that she needs, both physically and mentally. The staff are very understanding and helpful.
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Review from Ben F (Resident) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I became a resident last month, I have been made to feel welcome, all the carers and other staff are so supportive, I feel safe here.
Moving to Clacton from Braintree was something I had to do as I wanted a fresh start, plus with my mobility problems, I know that I will get the help I need.
Thank
you Belamacanda.
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Review from Ian F (Father of Resident) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been a resident in Belamacanda for about a month; he is very happy there. The first time I visited him, there was a very friendly welcome from both residents and staff, superbly equipped and very clean. I quickly got the distinct impression it was like a big family all living under the same
roof. Excellent home.
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Review from A J (Relative of Resident) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our relative has always received excellent care, assistance and respect. The staff are always friendly, caring and efficient. Residents are treated as individuals with activities tailored to fulfil their interests and capabilities. Overall, an excellent establishment.
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Review from Kim B (Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before I first came here I was walking around before I broke my leg. Now I am in a wheelchair. The staff support me with my care. I get to go out when I want. I get to enjoy my hobbies such as motorbikes and watching the dance group. I also like watching boxing. Belamacanda is my home.
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Review from I M (Mother of Resident) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When I went to Belamacanda last everyone seemed quite happy.
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Review from D J (Brother of Resident) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have always been extremely happy with the service provided to our relative. The staff at Belamacanda are always friendly, helpful and committed to providing a good standard of care to the residents.
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Review from Annalee R (Resident) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to Belamacanda because my mother and father were in hospital at the time unwell. I am very grateful to all the carers and the senior staff who are devoted to me and my wellbeing as well as the many others who are residents here. They are devoted, kind, caring, loyal, persistent, willing, and
are kind, sensitive and work hard to ensure that we as residents are provided for in the very best ways possible. I am glad to be here.
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Review from Tracey H (Resident) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always liked it here. I am part of the furniture here. I am well cared for. I get on well with the staff.
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Review from Hazel W (Respite Resident) published on 6 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have lived in Belamacanda for the last 2 years. I have had plenty of good time, especially under the current circumstance. Staff have gone out of their way to make life as easy as possible.
Food is good, but there are always other options available if we don't like what is on the menu, you can always
get takeaways, there are plenty of restaurants in the area that deliver.
The room I have is big and plenty of room to move around.
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Review from J M (Father of Resident) published on 8 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is deaf and blind and is treated with wonderful care. He is able to make models and is supported in all that he does, is treated with great respect and help, he does not leave his room much, but the staff always visit him to see what he is doing and to encourage him. He is very happy and smiling;
which I think this is a good sign that the whole setup is working well; when he needs help it is always there. I cannot praise the staff enough.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Review from Jenny L (Resident) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love staff, food good, love games. I have done pottery. I go to a day centre and sing.
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Review from J L (Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like living here and I am a DJ, I love to do discos and mow the lawn. Staff are lovely and I have made lots of friends. Belamacanda is my home.
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Review from Ian S (Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the home, carers and everything about it. There are lots of activities and days out.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.520)

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Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.520) out of 10 for Belamacanda is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.620 for Belamacanda is calculated as follows: ( (75 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.62
  2. 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Belamacanda is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.9
    2. 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 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 Sep 2017

Overall Good

  • 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. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

No Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

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Helen

Helen Redfern

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Helen is the dedicated home manager at Belamacanda

Frequently Asked Questions about Belamacanda

What types of Care is Belamacanda registered for?

Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Belamacanda have?

There are 16 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Belamacanda?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Belamacanda to the centre of Clacton-on-Sea?

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

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