Colne House
Residential care home · Colchester
Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LT
Run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01787 222227
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 April 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Colne House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-122652732
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Colne House
Colne House provides residential and dementia care in a converted Georgian mansion set in large gardens near Colchester. The home offers spacious bedrooms and living areas, alongside activities, trips out and visiting entertainers.
Care programmes are shaped around residents’ likes, dislikes, hobbies and life stories. External professionals visit regularly, while staff are on duty around the clock and bedrooms have nurse call bells. The home’s residential and dementia care includes meals, accommodation, housekeeping and activities within its all-inclusive care model, with families able to discuss funding and fees with the home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar School HouseColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brook HouseColchester | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ogilvie CourtColchester | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Colne ViewHalstead | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Colne ViewHalstead | 2.1 miles |
Also run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Nursing HomeIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eliza Palmer HubWalton-on-thames | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highcliffe Nursing HomeChristchurch | Good | 8.4 | |
| The Queen CharlotteWeymouth | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Georgian mansion setting
- Regular visiting health professionals
- 24-hour staffing
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LT
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Questions families ask
Is there staff on duty 24 hours a day?
Yes. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day, and bedrooms have nurse call bells within residents’ reach.
Do external health professionals visit the care home regularly?
Yes. District nurses, chiropodists, GPs and opticians visit regularly, with links to other professionals when needed.
Are there set visiting hours for family and friends?
No. Colne House has no set visiting hours, and family and friends are welcome to visit at any time.
Do they tailor care around a resident’s hobbies and preferences?
Yes. They learn about each resident’s likes, dislikes, hobbies and past experiences to tailor their care package and activities.
Can residents use the gardens whenever they want?
Yes. Residents can use the secure, spacious gardens at any time, with help available for anyone needing support outdoors.
How much does Colne House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Colne House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.