Care homes for young adults in Colchester

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Colchester has 48 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 12 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 37 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 3 homes are not rated yet. Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place and £1,134 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Colchester (73)

Colchester at a glance

48on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good37
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated3
  • 84% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Colchester on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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48 care homes for young adults in Colchester

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Alderwood Care Home

Run by Carebase (Colchester) Limited

39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester, CO1 1ZP
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Alderwood Care Home combines nursing, residential and dementia care in Colchester, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Its care team includes nurses, carers, managers and lifestyle staff, supported by catering and housekeeping colleagues.

The home offers daily activities, local outings and opportunities to maintain hobbies and interests.

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Cheviot Nursing Home

Run by Balkerne Gardens Trust Limited

11 Park Road, Colchester, CO3 3UL
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 33 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Cheviot Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex medical needs, including older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities. Its 33-bed home in Lexden supports residents who need qualified nurses on hand throughout the day and night, with care tailored to each person. The home forms part of Balkerne Gardens Trust, which offers different accommodation and care settings across its wider community.

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Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close

Run by Nationwide Community Care Limited

3 Cracknell Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9PY
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

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.

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26 Dugard Avenue

Run by Inclusive Support Limited

26 Dugard Avenue, Colchester, CO3 9EH
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Colchester, run by Inclusive Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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43a and 43b Morley Road

Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited

43a and 43b Morley Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0AA
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex conditions is available through 43a and 43b Morley Road. The service forms part of Salutem’s adult provision and is registered as a care home without nursing.

Salutem describes its adult services as supporting people aged 18 to 65 and over, with care plans shaped around individual goals and aspirations.

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481 Ipswich Road

Run by Inclusive Support Limited

481 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HQ
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Colchester, run by Inclusive Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Run by Heritage Manor Limited

Layer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Abberton Manor Nursing Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care in a restored Georgian manor house near Colchester. The home is set among landscaped gardens and woodland overlooking the Roman River valley, offering a traditional setting for older people and younger adults with care needs.

Care is supported by trained nursing staff, daily activities and meals prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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Aldeburgh House

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited

66 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BX
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

A private space with support available when needed is central to life at Aldeburgh House. The residential home supports older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities within a wider service for learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Residential and supported living services are tailored through referrals that consider individual needs, aspirations and the support required.

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Avalon

Run by Maison Care Ltd

Spring Lane, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QD
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Avalon supports young autistic people moving from children’s services into adult services through specialist residential care. The service works with adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, using transition planning that involves families and professional networks.

Its support combines positive behaviour support with a multi-disciplinary therapeutic approach, helping residents develop independence, confidence and practical…

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AYS Care

Run by AYS Care LTD

65-67, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3BU
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Colchester, run by AYS Care LTD. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Butterfly's Care Home

Run by Butterflys Care Homes Ltd

1-3 Bromley Road, Colchester, CO4 3JE
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registered for up to nine residents, Butterfly's Care Home provides residential care in Colchester for older people and adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Its small scale supports a clearly defined setting with personalised daily care in a homely environment.

Butterfly's wider Essex provision includes supported living, domiciliary care and respite care, but this home is specifically presented as a…

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Colonia Court Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited

St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 123 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 123 residents in Colchester, run by Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Crouched Friars Residential Home

Run by SA & JO Care Limited

103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HA
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Crouched Friars Residential Home delivers around-the-clock residential and dementia care, with individual care plans built around each resident’s needs, identity and routines. The home supports a small community of 55 residents and includes a dedicated dementia care wing, Colne Lodge.

Daily life includes physical and mental stimulation, outdoor time and activities. Where appropriate, residents can visit nearby shops, the library, post office and…

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Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue

Run by Essex Care Consortium Limited

5a Plume Avenue, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4PG
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Colchester, run by Essex Care Consortium Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Ewer Court

Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited

1 Fairfax Road, Colchester, CO2 7ED
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Ewer Court provides residential support in self-contained flats for single or double occupancy. The service is designed for people with learning disabilities, autism and some physical disabilities, with support focused on decision-making, skill development and self-advocacy.

Residents receive tailored support in an inclusive setting where they can work towards personal goals and greater independence.

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Hazel Villa

Run by D & S Healthcare Limited

44-46 Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5EN
GoodCQC · Mar 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Colchester, run by D & S Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Henderson and Harvard

Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited

Henderson and Harvard, Kelvedon Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Adults and older people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or sensory impairment can access residential care at Henderson and Harvard. The home forms part of Salutem Care and Education’s adult services, which also support autism, mental health needs and complex needs.

Salutem combines residential care, supported living and day opportunities across specialist settings.

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Hilton House

Run by Hilton House (Essex) Limited

175 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RG
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Hilton House supports older people, adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and younger adults within a residential care setting. It is registered as a care home without nursing, making it relevant to people who need day-to-day support rather than nursing provision.

The home’s care scope covers varied age groups and support needs. The available care description also identifies well-maintained premises, secure belongings…

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Jameson House

Run by Inclusive Support Limited

19A Chapel Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7JS
GoodCQC · Oct 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 5 residents in Colchester, run by Inclusive Support Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Jamesons RCH Wormingford Road

Run by Jameson's Residential Home Limited

Wormingford Road, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NS
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 16 residents in Colchester, run by Jameson's Residential Home Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in care homes for young adults

  1. Age-appropriate activities

    Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.

  2. Support for education

    Support for education, work, relationships and community life.

  3. A plan for keeping choice

    A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.

Questions families ask

What should care homes for young adults offer?

Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.

How many care homes for young adults are there in Colchester?

48 care homes for young adults in Colchester are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes for young adults in Colchester are rated Outstanding?

Alderwood Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Colchester?

Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for residential care and £1,134 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,407 and £1,524. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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