Mercers
Residential care home · Colchester
14 Serpentine Walk, Colchester, CO1 1XR
Run by Mercers
- GoodCQC · Feb 2019
- 7.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 570226
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 February 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Mercers
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123986067
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Mercers
Mercers is a residential care home in Colchester, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 7 residents. It is run by Mercers. The CQC register lists care for learning disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Care HomeColchester | 0.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Myland HouseColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Freda Gunton Lodge Residential HomeColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Priory LodgeColchester | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Tall TreesColchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the well-led key question (inspection of 26 February 2019).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
14 Serpentine Walk, Colchester, CO1 1XR
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Questions families ask
How much does Mercers cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Mercers 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 Mercers 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.