Graceage Care
Graceage Care is a home care agency in Colchester, Essex (CO4 3ZQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Graceage Care
We at Graceage Care Colchester are proud to provide compassionate home care across Colchester and the surrounding Essex community, supporting older people and adults of all ages to live well in the place they know best: their own home. As a home care agency based in the CO postcode area, we bring our support directly to those we care for, removing the upheaval of moving into a residential setting. Our team travels throughout Colchester and nearby neighbourhoods, allowing residents to remain surrounded by familiar belongings, treasured memories, and the local community they love. Whether someone lives in a town centre flat, a quiet suburban street, or a village on the outskirts of Colchester, our carers come to them, fitting around their routine rather than asking them to fit around ours. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide dedicated older person care, helping with everything from companionship and medication prompts to personal care and mobility support. For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, we offer patient, person centred dementia care that focuses on dignity, gentle routine, and recognising the individual behind the condition. We also support adults living with learning disabilities and autism, providing tailored assistance that promotes independence, choice, and confidence in daily life. Our mental health support is delivered with sensitivity and without judgement, whilst our experience in physical disability care means we can assist with practical needs and adaptive routines that help people stay active and engaged. We are equally committed to supporting younger adults, recognising that care needs do not always follow age, and that every person deserves a plan built around their goals and lifestyle. In practice, this means families can speak with us about a wide range of circumstances and trust that we will respond with understanding. From a few hours of weekly companionship to more comprehensive daily visits, our aim is to make life at home safer, brighter, and more comfortable for the person we are supporting, whilst giving relatives genuine peace of mind. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in March 2023, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We want to be open and honest about this. The inspectors recognised the genuine warmth of our team by rating us Good for being Caring, which reflects the kindness, respect, and human connection our carers bring to every visit. At the same time, the report identified areas where we need to do better across safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, and leadership, and we have taken these findings seriously. We are committed to building on the caring foundation our team is known for and to making meaningful improvements so that every aspect of our support matches the compassion at its heart. If you are exploring home care options for a loved one in Colchester or the wider Essex area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the questions, worries, and hopes that come with it. We are here to listen, to answer honestly, and to help you find the right way forward for your family.
Care provided at Graceage Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 1 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Graceage Care
Where is Graceage Care located?
Graceage Care is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex (CO4 3ZQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Graceage Care provide?
Graceage Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Graceage Care's CQC rating?
Graceage Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 1 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Graceage Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Graceage Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Graceage Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Graceage Care Colchester 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. Graceage Care Colchester 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
Graceage Care Colchester 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 Graceage Care Colchester. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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