Care Homes in Colchester

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Blackbrook House

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HP

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
55 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2007
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Woodland View

216 Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2015
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Aveley Lodge

Aveley, Abberton Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5 7AS

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
28 beds • Opened in 1990
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Cleaveland Lodge

151 Rowhedge Road, Old Heath, Colchester, CO2 8EJ

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
54 beds • Opened in 1993
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Colne House

Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LT

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
38 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1987
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Colonia Court Care Home

St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
123 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1995
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Crouched Friars Residential Home

103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HA

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
56 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1996
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Drummonds

The Street, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9QJ

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
45 beds • 1 en-suite room • Opened in 1968
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Stanway Green Lodge

Stanway Green, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RA

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
30 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 1987

Loganberry Lodge

79-81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0PG

Requires improvement - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
141 beds • 138 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2008
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Overview of care homes in Colchester

Care homes in Colchester

59

Homes that offer nursing care

16

Specialise in dementia care

29

Homes rated good or above

107

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in Colchester?

    There are 59 care homes in Colchester offering a range of specialisms. If you’re not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.

  • How are care homes in Colchester regulated?

    All care homes in Colchester are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 59 care homes in Colchester, 107 have been rated good or above.

  • How many care homes in Colchester specialise in dementia care?

    There are 29 care homes in Colchester who offer specialist dementia care for more information on the specific homes, view our dementia care home list.

  • How much do care homes in Colchester cost?

    On average residential care homes in East of England cost £662 per week, with nursing homes costing on average £1,024 per week. From the care homes in Colchester who share their prices with us, we can see care home prices starting from £750 per week.

  • What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?

    Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.

  • Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Colchester?

    In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.

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