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Colne House

Colne House is a care home in Colchester, run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in April 2022 (last checked 30 April 2022). It has 38 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and younger adults.

  • Care home without nursing

Station Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2LT

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 4 years ago (30 April 2022)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 30 April 2022.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 4 years ago (30 April 2022)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (19 June 2019)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (19 June 2019)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (19 June 2019)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 4 years ago (30 April 2022)

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Understanding this rating

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This rating is from April 2022. That is more than 2 years ago. A service can change a lot in that time, for better or worse. CQC decides when to inspect again.

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About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Mental health needs, Younger adults
Number of beds
38
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
24 January 2011
Local council area
Essex

Who runs it

Provider
Althea Healthcare Properties Limited
Brand
BRAND Kingsley Healthcare
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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