Penfold Lodge

Penfold Lodge is a residential care home in Clacton-on-sea, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2026.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Penfold 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.

Penfold 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 Penfold Lodge include Marmora Care Home, The Haven Residential Care Home Limited and Penny Pot Care Home, 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.