Crouched Friars Residential Home
Residential care home · Colchester
103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HA
Run by SA & JO Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds56
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 572647
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Crouched Friars Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-317894056
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Crouched Friars Residential Home
Crouched Friars Residential Home delivers around-the-clock residential and dementia care, with individual care plans built around each resident’s needs, identity and routines. The home supports a small community of 55 residents and includes a dedicated dementia care wing, Colne Lodge.
Daily life includes physical and mental stimulation, outdoor time and activities. Where appropriate, residents can visit nearby shops, the library, post office and church. The home also has landscaped gardens with walking surfaces and seating. Families are encouraged to ask about care levels, routines and how personal preferences shape support, while residents benefit from a dedicated dementia care wing within the home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Care HomeColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Freda Gunton Lodge Residential HomeColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Maldon LodgeColchester | 0.4 miles | |||
| Cheviot Nursing HomeColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Woodlands Residential Home for LadiesColchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated Colne Lodge dementia wing
- Landscaped gardens with walking surfaces
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HA
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Crouched Friars provide?
They provide residential and dementia care, with individual care plans designed around each resident’s specific needs, including dementia and nursing requirements.
Does Crouched Friars have a dedicated dementia care wing?
Yes. Colne Lodge is their dementia-friendly wing, home to 27 residents with en-suite rooms, including two double rooms suitable for couples.
Are family visits encouraged at Crouched Friars?
Yes. Visits from family and friends are actively encouraged, with communal areas and landscaped gardens providing spaces for relatives to spend time with residents.
Can residents access local shops and community facilities?
Yes, where appropriate. Residents can visit nearby shops, the library, post office and church, keeping the home connected with the local community.
How much does Crouched Friars Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Crouched Friars Residential Home 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.