Gables
Residential care home · Colchester
262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ER
Run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 841515
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Gables
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2259433481
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Gables
A seven-bed specialist residential home in Colchester, Gables supports adults with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Its registered setting also covers dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
Gables forms part of Cygnet’s wider health and social care network, while its local service remains focused on a smaller residential environment. Family and carer information is available through the provider, alongside referral routes for people seeking structured support. The service is defined by its scale as a seven-bed specialist residential home for adults requiring this level of care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Lodge Retirement HomeColchester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Fillans Care HomeColchester | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Shaftesbury TreetopsColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HavenColchester | 0.6 miles | Inadequate | 3.8 | |
| AYS CareColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FairwaysIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| ChasewaysSawbridgeworth | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Hansa LodgeRainham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Walkern LodgeStevenage | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shear MeadowHemel Hempstead | Good | 8.0 | |
| BirchesNewark | Good | 8.0 | |
| ConifersDerby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marion HouseDerby | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechesRetford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cherry Tree HouseMansfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| PinesMansfield Woodhouse | Good | 8.0 | |
| The FieldsSheffield | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Seven-bed specialist residential home
- Supports behaviours that may challenge
Suits: Adults with complex learning disability support needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ER
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Questions families ask
How much does Gables cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Gables 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Gables whether it takes residents funded by Essex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.