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 Scott H (Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy spending time at Belamacanda. The staff and management are very helpful. I enjoy the range of activities in the home and I am off to the Jeremy Kyle show in two weeks which I am very excited about. This has been my lifelong dream.
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Review from Diane B (Mother of Resident) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy living here. I am extremely satisfied with the care and understanding my daughter receives. She has complex needs that are catered for with dignity and compassion.
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Review from John L (Resident) published on 5 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've lived here for 3 years, I am really pleased with the services and activities they have here on offer. I'm happy that they have taken a keen interest in my music and wanting to be a DJ, I'm allowed to host discos for parties or birthdays which I was never able to do. I'm so pleased with the help
from the care staff to the manager they have all helped me out over the years and have got me to where I am today.
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Review from Rebecca M (Resident) published on 26 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have lived at this home for well over 25 years and am happy to live here for the next 25 years, I've had such amazing experiences with the staff and residents that are here and really enjoy spending time with my friends in between meal times. I get to go to a learning centre 2 times a week which helps
me meet with new people and learn new crafts and computer skills for the future. Belamacanda's staff help with all the personal care and go out of their way to promote independence and exercise as much as possible.
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Review from John D (Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love living here. This is my home, they look after me. I have been to Spain, Cyprus, France, Prague and Holland and love going with my friends out for a meal. I have a keyworker and get on well with other residents.
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Review from Michael B (Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Without doubt these people were there for me when I was at my lowest point and using their kindness and skill, brought me back into the light.
The team is able to deliver professional care utilising the superb overall management of the home which is the epitome of good practice headed up by what must
surely be the industries most accomplished manager.
Particulars of note are: The home is pristine clean and residents are fantastically turned out as personal care is assisted at every stage by a motivated staff who give each person room to develop interests or build on existing interests. The atmosphere is relaxed and everyone knows that residents concerns are dealt with quickly and with sympathetic discretion by the amazing and intelligent staff.
Mealtimes are a high point when the house can get together and enjoy each others company, or just enjoy the superb meal (a choice is offered at every meal), in clean and cheerful surroundings.
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Review from A K (Resident) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel safe, the staff are good and I attend day centers and travel on the homes mini bus. I love karaoke and disco and do a lot of countdowns for special days.
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Review from Stephanie O (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very well run and friendly care home. I would like to receive minutes for mum's review meetings so I can keep updated. I do no know when she last had a review. I am very happy with the care my mum receives. Staff are very hard working and dedicated to all the residents. My mum has lived here 11 years
we are always welcomed and looked after when we visit. Thank you Belamacanda.
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Review from Joan H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister-in-law is very happy at the home and that is my main concern.
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Review from Craig (Regular Volunteer) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have family members whom work with the team at Belamacanda and I thoroughly enjoy getting involved at Christmas parties and Summer Fetes etc. I work in care myself and am always incredibly impressed by the staff's passion for their work at Belamacanda.
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Review from Ann F (Relative of Resident) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warm welcome on visits and wonderful help on the telephone on my weekly calls to my niece. This is a very valuable way to stay in regular contact as I live a distance away. I have a great respect and praise to all the staff who make extra activities e.g holidays, days out etc possible for the residents.
I thank them all.
Reply from Leon Smith, Regional Manager at Belamacanda

Thank you for your comments.

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Review from John L (Resident) published on 3 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy here, good meals, nice friends and I can come and go when I please. I use the homes transport. I also have a lovely room.
Reply from Leon Smith, Regional Manager at Belamacanda

Thank you John, lovely comments!
I am glad that Belamacanda is a place you are proud to call home.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.520)

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: 08 Sep 2025

Single no en-suite

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Meet the Team (1)

Helen

Helen Redfern

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Helen is the dedicated home manager at Belamacanda

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