Marmora Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-09-15
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe staff who are genuinely there when needed — not just for practical care but for emotional support too. Whether helping someone recover from a hospital stay or supporting families through bereavement, people find the team consistently present and engaged.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-15
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the August 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The home specialises in dementia care, which means the inspection would have considered whether staff understand the specific needs of people living with dementia. No detail about training content, GP access frequency, or food and hydration arrangements is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the August 2018 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff are kind, whether dignity and privacy are respected, and whether residents are treated as individuals. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of dignity practices are included in the published report summary. The improvement from Requires Improvement suggests concerns in this area were previously identified and addressed.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the August 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities, individualised care, and responsiveness to changing needs including end-of-life care. The home is registered as a dementia specialist, which means the inspection would have considered whether activities and daily routines are adapted for people at different stages of dementia. No specific activity programmes, individual engagement examples, or end-of-life care arrangements are described in the available report text.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the August 2018 inspection. A named Registered Manager, Mrs Lisa-Anne Welsh, and a Nominated Individual, Mr Jaspal Singh, are identified in the registration record. The improvement across all five domains from the previous inspection, including Well-led, indicates that leadership had addressed earlier governance concerns. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, or family communication channels is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides residential care for people over 65 and specialises in supporting those with dementia. While dementia care is a core part of what they do, you'll want to visit to understand their specific approach and see how they create the right environment for residents with memory needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Marmora Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect the Good rating rather than rich direct evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who are genuinely there when needed — not just for practical care but for emotional support too. Whether helping someone recover from a hospital stay or supporting families through bereavement, people find the team consistently present and engaged.
What inspectors have recorded
The care quality stays consistent across the whole team, from support workers to senior staff. Families mention good communication, though visiting would give you a clearer picture of how the home keeps everyone informed day to day.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the measure of good care is simply being there — and that's what families remember most about Marmora.
Worth a visit
Marmora Care Home, a 27-bed residential home in Clacton-on-Sea specialising in care for older adults and people living with dementia, was inspected in August 2018 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive result and a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, showing the service addressed earlier concerns. A named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual are in post. The rating has been reviewed remotely in July 2023 with no evidence found to require reassessment. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains very limited specific detail. Families considering this home should not rely on the rating alone. The inspection is now over six years old, and while the July 2023 desk-based review found no cause for concern, it was not a full on-site inspection. On a visit, watch closely for how staff interact with your parent in unscripted moments: in corridors, at mealtimes, and when someone becomes distressed. Ask specifically about night staffing numbers, how often care plans are reviewed with family input, and what one-to-one activity is available for residents who cannot participate in group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How Marmora Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff presence makes the real difference during tough transitions
Residential home in Clacton On Sea: True Peace of Mind
When families face sudden health crises or difficult end-of-life moments, the right support becomes everything. Marmora Care Home in Clacton On Sea offers residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. What families particularly value here is how available and responsive the staff are when it matters most.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for people over 65 and specialises in supporting those with dementia.
While dementia care is a core part of what they do, you'll want to visit to understand their specific approach and see how they create the right environment for residents with memory needs.
“Sometimes the measure of good care is simply being there — and that's what families remember most about Marmora.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Marmora Care Home improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect the Good rating rather than rich direct evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe staff who are genuinely there when needed — not just for practical care but for emotional support too. Whether helping someone recover from a hospital stay or supporting families through bereavement, people find the team consistently present and engaged.
What inspectors have recorded
The care quality stays consistent across the whole team, from support workers to senior staff. Families mention good communication, though visiting would give you a clearer picture of how the home keeps everyone informed day to day.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the measure of good care is simply being there — and that's what families remember most about Marmora.
Worth a visit
Marmora Care Home, a 27-bed residential home in Clacton-on-Sea specialising in care for older adults and people living with dementia, was inspected in August 2018 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a positive result and a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, showing the service addressed earlier concerns. A named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual are in post. The rating has been reviewed remotely in July 2023 with no evidence found to require reassessment. The main uncertainty here is that the published report contains very limited specific detail. Families considering this home should not rely on the rating alone. The inspection is now over six years old, and while the July 2023 desk-based review found no cause for concern, it was not a full on-site inspection. On a visit, watch closely for how staff interact with your parent in unscripted moments: in corridors, at mealtimes, and when someone becomes distressed. Ask specifically about night staffing numbers, how often care plans are reviewed with family input, and what one-to-one activity is available for residents who cannot participate in group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Marmora Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Marmora Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff presence makes the real difference during tough transitions
Residential home in Clacton On Sea: True Peace of Mind
When families face sudden health crises or difficult end-of-life moments, the right support becomes everything. Marmora Care Home in Clacton On Sea offers residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. What families particularly value here is how available and responsive the staff are when it matters most.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for people over 65 and specialises in supporting those with dementia.
While dementia care is a core part of what they do, you'll want to visit to understand their specific approach and see how they create the right environment for residents with memory needs.
Management & ethos
The care quality stays consistent across the whole team, from support workers to senior staff. Families mention good communication, though visiting would give you a clearer picture of how the home keeps everyone informed day to day.
“Sometimes the measure of good care is simply being there — and that's what families remember most about Marmora.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
