Extra Care
Extra Care is a home care agency in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2JS).
About Extra Care
We at Extra Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Colchester and the surrounding areas of Essex, supporting individuals to live safely, comfortably and independently within the familiar surroundings of their own homes. Based in the CO postcode area, our team is well placed to reach families throughout Colchester and its neighbouring communities. As a home care agency, we bring our support directly to you, meaning there is no need to leave the place you love, with its cherished memories, familiar routines and personal comforts. Whether you live in a quiet residential street, a village on the outskirts, or closer to the heart of town, our carers travel to you, delivering personalised care that fits naturally into your daily life. Our care is tailored to a wide range of needs. We specialise in older person care, offering gentle, respectful support with everyday tasks such as personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation and companionship. For those living with dementia, we provide patient, understanding care that prioritises dignity, routine and reassurance, helping to reduce anxiety and maintain a sense of calm and familiarity. Families often find comfort in knowing that a consistent, knowledgeable carer is there to gently guide their loved one through each day. We also support adults living with mental health conditions, offering a steady, non judgemental presence and practical help that encourages confidence and wellbeing. For individuals with a physical disability, our team assists with mobility, personal care and daily living, always working in a way that promotes independence rather than replacing it. Younger adults with care needs are equally welcomed, and we take time to understand each person's goals, interests and aspirations, shaping our support around the life they wish to lead. In practice, this means that no two care plans at Extra Care look the same. We sit down with each individual and their family to understand what really matters, whether that is help getting ready in the morning, support at mealtimes, companionship during the afternoon, or reassurance at bedtime. From short visits to more comprehensive daily support, we build a schedule that works for you, and we adapt it as needs change over time. As a newer presence within the local care landscape, Extra Care has not yet received a CQC rating. Whilst we look forward to our first inspection, we want families to know that we are fully committed to the standards the Care Quality Commission upholds: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led support. Our approach is built around these principles from day one, and we welcome open conversations with families about how we work, the training our carers receive, and the values that guide everything we do. Choosing home care for a loved one is a deeply personal decision, and we understand that it often comes at a time of uncertainty. Our promise is simple: to treat every person we support as we would our own family, with warmth, patience and genuine respect. If you would like to learn more about how Extra Care could support you or someone you love in Colchester, please do get in touch. We would be honoured to have a friendly, no pressure conversation about your needs and how we can help.
Care provided at Extra Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Extra Care
Where is Extra Care located?
Extra Care is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2JS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Extra Care provide?
Extra Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Extra Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Extra Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Extra Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Extra Care Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Extra Care Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Colchester.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the East
Extra Care Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Extra Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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