Priory Lodge
Priory Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2QE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Priory Lodge
Priory Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester supporting younger adults and people living with mental health conditions. We should be open about our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, which is requires improvement. We would rather raise it ourselves. We know which areas were identified, we have a plan of work under way covering staff training and supervision, our record keeping, and how people and their families are involved in decisions, and we are glad to talk through where we have got to with anyone considering us. The work of the house continues properly meanwhile. People keep their own routines as far as they can and arrange their own rooms. Support covers washing and dressing where that is needed, medication, meals, money and paperwork, and getting to appointments. A calm and predictable household does more good than any particular intervention, and we do not treat a difficult week as a failure. Short respite stays are available. Please come and see us and ask whatever you need to ask.
Care provided at Priory Lodge
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 March 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Priory Lodge
Where is Priory Lodge located?
Priory Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Priory Lodge provide?
Priory Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Priory Lodge's CQC rating?
Priory Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 16 March 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Priory Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Priory Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Priory Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Priory Lodge 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. Priory Lodge 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. Priory Lodge 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. Priory Lodge 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
Priory Lodge 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 Priory Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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