IECC CARE
IECC CARE is a home care agency in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2EB). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.
About IECC CARE
We at IECC CARE are a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex, providing personalised support to individuals in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our approach to home care is built around helping people maintain their independence, dignity, and daily routines within the surroundings they know and love. Operating across the Colchester area and the wider CO postcode region, our team travels to those who need us, bringing compassionate support directly to the doorstep. Because care is delivered in each person's own home, the environment is one that already feels safe and familiar. This allows us to tailor our visits and support around the rhythms of everyday life, whether that means help first thing in the morning, companionship during the day, or reassurance in the evening. Our specialisms cover a broad spectrum of needs, reflecting the diverse community we support. We assist older people who wish to remain at home as they age, and we provide dementia care designed to offer gentle, patient support for those living with memory loss and their loved ones. We also support adults with learning disabilities and autism, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, and those living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. Younger adults navigating complex circumstances, as well as people affected by alcohol or drug misuse, can also access our support. In practice, this breadth of experience means families can approach us with confidence that we understand a wide range of situations and can work with them to shape care around the individual, rather than expecting the individual to fit a set programme. We believe transparency matters, particularly when families are making one of the most important decisions of their lives. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out on 24 October 2023, resulted in an overall rating of Inadequate, with Safe and Well led rated Inadequate, and Effective, Caring, and Responsive rated Requires Improvement. We recognise the seriousness of these findings and understand that families reviewing this profile will want honest reassurance. Ratings such as these highlight areas where improvement is essential, and we are committed to listening, learning, and working hard to strengthen every aspect of the support we provide. If you are exploring home care options in Colchester for yourself or someone you love, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We understand how much thought and emotion goes into choosing the right support, and we are here to answer your questions openly, discuss your needs, and help you decide whether our care is the right fit for your family.
Care provided at IECC CARE
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 24 October 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about IECC CARE
Where is IECC CARE located?
IECC CARE is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex (CO1 2EB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does IECC CARE provide?
IECC 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, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is IECC CARE's CQC rating?
IECC CARE is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 24 October 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does IECC CARE provide dementia care?
Yes. IECC CARE supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about IECC CARE
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. IECC CARE 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. IECC CARE 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
IECC CARE 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 IECC CARE. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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