Marsh House
Marsh House is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO3 0RH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Marsh House
Marsh House is a residential care home in Colchester. We support adults who need care and a settled place to live, and we try to run the house as a home rather than an institution. The people who live with us are a mixed group, and we like that. We support older people who need residential care, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and people living with mental health conditions. We also support younger adults, whose needs and expectations are often very different from those of someone in later life. Because of that mix, we do not run a single routine that everybody fits into. We work out what each person wants their week to look like and build the support around it. Respite stays are part of what we do as well. If someone normally lives at home with family, a short stay here can give a carer the chance to rest without worrying, and we make a point of settling people in properly even when they are only with us for a week or two. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. We are pleased with it and we are also clear that a rating describes a moment in time, so we keep checking our own work rather than resting on it. If you are looking for a place for yourself or someone in your family, come and visit. Seeing the house and meeting the people in it tells you far more than any description can.
Care provided at Marsh House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Marsh House
Where is Marsh House located?
Marsh House is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Marsh House provide?
Marsh House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Marsh House's CQC rating?
Marsh House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Marsh House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Marsh House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Marsh House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Marsh House 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. Marsh House 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. Marsh House 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. Marsh House 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
Marsh House 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 Marsh House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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