Avalon
Residential care home · Colchester
Spring Lane, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QD
Run by Maison Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 616893
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Avalon
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-449582855
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Avalon
Avalon supports young autistic people moving from children’s services into adult services through specialist residential care. The service works with adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, using transition planning that involves families and professional networks.
Its support combines positive behaviour support with a multi-disciplinary therapeutic approach, helping residents develop independence, confidence and practical skills. Avalon operates within Maison Care’s wider services for physical disabilities, sensory impairment and health-related needs. Twenty-four-hour support is available across the provider’s care services in the Colchester and Essex area.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell CloseColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Nationwide Community Care Limited - 35 Mede WayColchester | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Jameson HouseColchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cleaveland LodgeColchester | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| BlossomwoodColchester | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Maison Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saresta and SerenadeColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BungalowColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Little PaddocksClacton-on-Sea | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist transition planning
- Multi-disciplinary therapeutic approach
- Positive behaviour support pathway
Suits: Young autistic people transitioning into adult services
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Spring Lane, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QD
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Questions families ask
Who is Avalon suitable for?
Avalon is a specialist residential service for young people on the autistic spectrum with complex needs, including those moving from children's to adult services.
What support approach does Avalon provide?
They provide a nurturing and stimulating environment using innovative techniques and a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach to support greater independence and development.
How much does Avalon cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Avalon for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £2,407 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.