Driftwood Lodge

Driftwood Lodge is a nursing home in Clacton On Sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Seaside Care Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2017.

At its latest inspection, published November 2018, the CQC rated Driftwood Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Driftwood Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Driftwood Lodge include 4 Cottage Walk, Oaklands and Magdalen Close Hostel, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.