The Conifers
Residential care home · Colchester
Wormingford Road,, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NS
Run by Essex Care Consortium (Fordham) Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 241366
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Conifers
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-9176432858
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Conifers
The Conifers is a residential care home in Colchester, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 8 residents. It is run by Essex Care Consortium (Fordham) Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesons RCH Wormingford RoadColchester | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The RidingsColchester | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kacee LodgeColchester | 3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Care Givers - 11 Barnfield RoadColchester | 3.1 miles | |||
| Horkesley ManorColchester | 3.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Wormingford Road,, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NS
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Questions families ask
How much does The Conifers cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Conifers 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 The Conifers 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.