The Bungalow
Residential care home · Colchester
Plains Farm Close, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QU
Run by Maison Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jun 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 843661
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 June 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Bungalow
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-449582967
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Bungalow
The Bungalow provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, autism and related complex needs. Maison Care’s services are designed around positive behaviour support, person-centred care and the development of greater independence, with 24/7 support available.
The wider service includes homes and supported living settings, including purpose-built bungalows and community access programmes. Residents can take part in educational and social activities, with links to local services and opportunities for inclusion. Maison Care also supports transitions from children’s to adult services through careful planning, particularly for autistic adults with complex needs. Providing 24/7 support is central to the organisation’s residential and supported-living provision.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewlandsColchester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 481 Ipswich RoadColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shaftesbury TreetopsColchester | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mill Road HouseColchester | 1.1 miles | |||
| Welshwood ManorColchester | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Also run by Maison Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvalonColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saresta and SerenadeColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Little PaddocksClacton-on-Sea | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Positive behaviour support pathways
- 24/7 support
- Community access and educational activities
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Plains Farm Close, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QU
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Questions families ask
Do they provide 24-hour support?
Yes. Maison Care provides 24/7 support for the people using its services.
How many people is the service designed for?
The service is tailored for six people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and health-related needs.
How much does The Bungalow cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Bungalow 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.