The Cottage Residential Care Home
The Cottage Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex (CO7 0AQ). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.
About The Cottage Residential Care Home
The Cottage Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex. We support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter period. We are a small setting and that shapes how we work. Staff know everyone here properly, so a change in somebody's mood or health tends to be noticed early rather than once it has become a problem. Routines matter to many of the people we support, so we hold to them and we explain changes in good time and in a way each person can follow. Care plans are written with the person and with whoever they want involved, and we revisit them when life changes rather than when a form falls due. Where somebody needs support to make a decision, we give it in the form that works for them and we take the time it takes rather than deciding on their behalf because that would be quicker. Colchester is home for most of our residents and we help them keep up with family, appointments and the places they already know. Visitors are welcome here and we would rather families felt part of the house than treated as guests. If you are considering The Cottage for someone, please come and visit, meet the team and form your own view of the house on an ordinary day.
Care provided at The Cottage Residential Care Home
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 September 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Cottage Residential Care Home
Where is The Cottage Residential Care Home located?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Cottage Residential Care Home provide?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Cottage Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 15 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Cottage Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Cottage Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Cottage Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Cottage Residential Care Home 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. The Cottage Residential Care Home 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
The Cottage Residential Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Cottage Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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