Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close
Residential care home · Colchester
3 Cracknell Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9PY
Run by Nationwide Community Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- 8.4Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 825508
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123648316
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close
Nationwide Community Care Limited supports adults aged 18 to 65 with learning disabilities through person-centred residential care in ordinary houses within local streets. Its approach promotes independence, dignity, autonomy and progress towards each resident’s own goals.
The Wivenhoe homes provide small household settings, with 35 Mede Way offering two bedrooms and 3 Cracknell Close including shared living and utility spaces. Both homes can support people with autism, sensory impairment, Down’s syndrome, complex needs and physical disabilities. Each home provides residential care for two adults, keeping the setting deliberately small.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvalonColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nationwide Community Care Limited - 35 Mede WayColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Jameson HouseColchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cleaveland LodgeColchester | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| BlossomwoodColchester | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Nationwide Community Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Community Care Limited - 35 Mede WayColchester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Ordinary-house residential setting
- Two-adult homes
- Person-centred independence planning
Suits: Adults aged 18 to 65 needing supported living
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
3 Cracknell Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9PY
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Questions families ask
Who is the home suitable for?
It is registered for two adults aged 18 to 65 of either sex with learning disabilities, including autism, sensory impairment, Down syndrome, complex needs and physical disabilities.
Can they support residents who need limited nursing care?
Yes. They can accommodate people needing limited nursing care, with nursing support provided by healthcare professionals outside the home.
How does the home support independent living?
They use a person-centred plan approach in a registered care home environment, supporting residents to develop as individuals and achieve their goals and aspirations.
How much does Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close 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.