Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Mid Meadows

72-74 Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0AS

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 18 October 2019

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Last inspected 5 August 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 18 Oct 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Outstanding
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Ipswich Hospital

15.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Station Approach Surgery

0.3 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy

0.2 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Essex (2025–26)

£849

per week, residential

£1,103

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

5

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.9% of people in Essex are aged 65 or over

44.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Black Swan International Limited

24

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds22
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast
Last inspected5 August 2019
Registered with CQC since18 January 2011

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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