Maple Cottage
Maple Cottage is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO2 9GE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Maple Cottage
Maple Cottage is a residential care home in Colchester supporting adults, including younger adults, who have a learning disability or autism. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We want to be straight about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We know what the inspectors found, we have an improvement plan and we are working through it with the people who live here, their families and their social workers, reporting on progress as we go. If you are considering a place, please ask us precisely what was wrong, what has changed and how we are checking that it holds. What we are working to protect meanwhile is the character of the house. This is somebody's home, not a unit. People have their own rooms and their own belongings, they have a real say in how the week is spent, and they are supported to do as much for themselves as they want to, whether that is cooking, shopping, managing money or getting out and about in Colchester. Our staff take time to learn how each person communicates, including those who do not use speech, and we write it down so that everyone responds in the same way rather than by guesswork. When somebody is finding life hard we look for the cause rather than the label. Please come and see the house, meet the team and put the hard questions to us.
Care provided at Maple Cottage
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 November 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Maple Cottage
Where is Maple Cottage located?
Maple Cottage is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO2 9GE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Maple Cottage provide?
Maple Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Maple Cottage's CQC rating?
Maple Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 November 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Maple Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Maple Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Maple Cottage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Maple Cottage is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Maple Cottage is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Maple Cottage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Maple Cottage supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Maple Cottage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Maple Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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