Blackbrook House
Residential care home · Colchester
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HP
Run by Anchor Hanover Group
- GoodCQC · Jan 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds55
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 321150
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 January 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Blackbrook House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-3306579618
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Blackbrook House
Blackbrook House provides residential and dementia care for older people in Colchester. The home also offers respite care and short breaks, giving residents access to daily support while allowing family carers time away.
The care journey includes an enquiry, show round, pre-assessment and moving-in discussion, with teams helping families understand care needs and arrangements. Residents can maintain links with relatives and the local area, while the home provides activities, catering and wellbeing support. Blackbrook House offers dementia care and residential care for older people.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Vale Residential HomeIpswich | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BungalowColchester | 3.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| NewlandsColchester | 3.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 481 Ipswich RoadColchester | 3.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mill Road HouseColchester | 3.9 miles |
Also run by Anchor Hanover Group
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury HouseIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| St MarysIpswich | Good | 8.4 | |
| St JosephsSudbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Firs Residential HomeFelixstowe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Devonshire HouseSudbury | Good | 7.4 | |
| Marham House Care HomeBury St. Edmunds | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| St Edith's CourtLeigh-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazel End Care HomeBishop's Stortford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Layston Grove Care HomeBuntingford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Canterbury House Care HomeFaversham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silk Court Care HomeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nelson LodgeSt Neots | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Show rounds in person or virtually
- Pre-assessment before moving in
- Respite and short-break care
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HP
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Questions families ask
How much does Blackbrook House cost privately?
The current private weekly fee starts at £1432.00.
Can I view Blackbrook House virtually?
Yes. They can provide a virtual show round when someone cannot visit the home in person.
Is a care assessment needed before moving in?
Yes. They organise a pre-assessment to check that the home can meet the person’s care needs before the move.
Do they offer a free week when moving into Blackbrook House?
They offer one week free for eligible short-stay or permanent moves into participating care homes.