Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home
Residential care home · Colchester
Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR
Run by Balkerne Gardens Trust Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 574786
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-124150301
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home
Freda Gunton Lodge provides residential care for older people in a 38-room home designed to support independence, with help available whenever needed. Two rooms can accommodate couples, and residents can bring aspects of home life into their new setting.
The home offers respite and end-of-life care, alongside activities such as arts and crafts, poetry, therapy dog visits and choir sessions. Support is adapted as needs change. Freda Gunton Lodge cannot accept applicants with a confirmed dementia diagnosis, although it continues supporting existing residents if dementia develops and remains within the service’s scope.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouched Friars Residential HomeColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Oaks Care HomeColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MercersColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Priory LodgeColchester | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Ewer CourtColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Balkerne Gardens Trust Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheviot Nursing HomeColchester | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Two rooms accommodate couples
- 38-room residential care home
- Activities include therapy dogs and choir
Ask about
- Applicants with a confirmed dementia diagnosis are not accepted
Suits: Older people seeking residential care or respite
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR
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Questions families ask
Can Freda Gunton Lodge arrange respite care at short notice?
Yes. They offer emergency admissions and also accept bookings for regular respite stays.
How long can a respite stay at Freda Gunton Lodge last?
Respite stays last for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks within the residential or nursing services.
Does every resident have their own room at Freda Gunton Lodge?
Yes. Every resident has their own room, and residents are encouraged to personalise their individual space.
Does Freda Gunton Lodge accept residents with dementia?
No. They cannot accept applicants with a confirmed dementia diagnosis, although they continue supporting existing residents if dementia develops and their needs can still be met.
Is there visitor parking at Freda Gunton Lodge?
No. Parking is very limited, so visitors can use pick-up and drop-off points. Local parking is available at St Mary’s and Nunn’s Road car parks.
How much does Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Freda Gunton Lodge 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.