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The home is easily accessible from the A12 road link and is close to the mainline train station and local bus services. St Dominics is adjacent to the local Catholic Church and near to other dominations. Vel Inn Pub are all within easy walking distance.
Accommodation at St Dominics is provided in 39 single...
Care Provided by St Dominics Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our published prices are provided to give a general idea of how much we charge for care but please contact us for more detailed information.
All residents joining us with a view to a permanent placement will start on a 4-week trial which is charged at between £1450.00 and £1650.00 per week. Following this initial period, a permanent placement will be charged on a weekly basis depending on the room and the dependency, if any, of the resident.
We are pleased to welcome respite stays, if and when, we have availability – minimum respite stay is one week.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Dominics Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Dominics Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- St Dominics Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Delannoy (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Visiting
- If you are close family or friends of a current resident, you may have been issued with their personal entry number to access the home. Please still fill in the visitor’s book on entry and exit of the home. Otherwise, please ring the bell on the left side of the reception building to alert staff to your presence. Please be respectful of residents whilst in the home and gardens, it is their home and residents need to feel independent and safe within the home environment.
Parking
- There is a car park to the front of the property, which you are welcome to use. Further parking is available at the rear of the property which is accessed via The Cloisters.
St Dominics Residential Home Reviews (57)
St Dominics Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Dominics Residential Home has 57 reviews.
The staff went above and beyond every single day. Their kindness, patience, and warmth gave us complete peace of mind, knowing Nan was safe, comfortable, and truly cared for. They took the time to get to know her - her stories, her preferences, her little routines - and made sure she always felt valued and respected.
During an emotional and difficult time, the support they gave to our family meant more than we can ever put into words. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they were always there with reassurance, understanding, and a comforting smile.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send us such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to have cared for your Nan, and we are so pleased to read your observations of the care your Nan received and how you and your family were left feeling.
My mother moved into St Dominic's in autumn 2025 as she'd lost most of her mobility, and care at home was no longer working. We've been extremely happy with the care and support that she has received since then. The staff are friendly and attentive, and there are always plenty of them about, and the food is excellent. There are regular activities to keep everyone stimulated, including sing-alongs which she loves. There's a real family feel to St Dominics and I've never been in any doubt that we made the right decision.
Thank you for your lovely complimentary review. We are so pleased to hear that the care received by your mother within the home made you feel that you had made the right choice. You are part of a lovely, thoughtful family who support the home and work in partnership with us and with your mother who is at the heart of all we do.
I have seen other homes and this is the cleanest, and most accommodating I have found. There is lots of regular activities and entertainment.
I have tried the food which is cooked on premises and tastes good, with lots of choice.
The only negative I can find is that mum is upstairs and if the lift is broken or there's a power cut, it's difficult for her to get down stairs.
If she is stuck in her room, she gets room service for meals and tea and coffee etc. she does have a tv and her room is onsuiite.
All in all we are all very happy with where she is and can't wait for the warmer weather so we can make use of the garden again.
Thank you for the care you give mum
Thank you for your kind and fair review of our home. We are pleased to learn that you, your family and friends feel welcomed, and all our departments' efforts such as housekeeping, activities and kitchen are providing a noticeable service alongside our amazing care staff. On the rare occasion that...
As we don't live locally, it was especially reassuring to know she was in such capable and caring hands, which gave us real peace of mind throughout her stay.
We are very grateful to everyone at St Dominic Care Home for their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that the care you witnessed during your mother-in-law's respite stay gave you peace of mind that she was receiving kind, compassionate care.
Communication is excellent and staff are always available and easy to speak to.
The care shown and given to our Mum is exemplary.
A huge thank you to all for making this transition so easy.
What an amazing review! Thank you so much for your kind words. All of our staff strive to improve the lives of our residents and focusing on residents' needs and family's expectations in the first few weeks/months is vital to ensure residents settle and families trust us. We are thankful to you...
My mother spent her last three years at St Dominics care home, we found every aspect of her care to be of a very high level of experience. We could not have asked for anything better than the care she received. We will always feel grateful to all staff in all departments from catering to having her nails painted to hairdressing. We found the staff to always respond quickly and efficiently to any questions we had, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you to all staff for making my mums last year happy and safe.
Thank you for your amazing, complimentary review. My staff will be overwhelmed by your kind comments regarding the delivery of care and services provided to your mother. We are pleased to note her family felt supported and had a good experience also. All of my staff receive training, mentoring &...
My aunt spent her last few years at St Dominics care home, she was treated with the care and respect, we could not have asked for more, the office staff were amazing and always available to assist with any questions, my aunt enjoyed the daily activities, the catering staff catered for her individual needs, she passed at the care home with dignity and I'm sure so many happy memories.
Thank you for your lovely review of the care received by your aunt. We remember our Head of Care and our Manager being instrumental in getting your aunt to our safe environment and we were thankful for her family's assistance and perseverance in working with us to that end. We are so pleased to...
Relative had been resident here since May 2023. Prior to which I made an unscheduled visit to look at facilities etc. Senior member of staff had no hesitation in showing me around and answered all my questions. Home is well managed and all staff are friendly to residents and visitors alike. Facilities are very good, although not all rooms have private toilets. Monthly costs are high but are well worth paying for peace of mind to know residents are safe and well cared for.
Many thanks for your frank, honest and complimentary review. We are pleased to note that your first impression of us was so positive and has remained so, giving you peace of mind. We, in turn, appreciate your support of the home.
I cannot fault the care given by all staff to my aunt during her time at St. Dominic's. My family and I visited multiple times a week and staff members were helpful and caring, always happy to include us during our visits and always kept us up to date. My aunt received real care and compassion during her time as a resident.
Thank you so much for your kind review of our home. We have fond memories of your aunt and her lovely family. It was a pleasure for us to care for your aunt and work with the family to provide the best support for both your aunt and the family. We appreciate your kind acknowledgement of the care our staff delivered and shall obviously make them aware of your comments.
I was recommended by my son who used to go out with one of the carers many years ago. He was impressed with Dominic's saying everyone seemed to be happy and it was nicely furnished. So when we started looking for a care home for mum i remembered the name Dominic's from my son and suggested to the family we had a look for ourselves . We were pleasantly surprised with the reception we received and the home was warm and furnished well. We were really pleased and mum has settled and is happy. The staff are so caring, kind and show compassion to the residents. We as a family know mum is safe and well.
Thank you for your lovely review. Many of our enquiries are from recommendation and we are so pleased you remembered and acted on your son's recommendation. We are thrilled to hear that you feel your mother has settled well and is being cared for in a kind and compassionate way by our dedicated staff.
Both to residents with varied abilities and encouragement to those with more challenging needs.
The activities team a great asset and much appreciative of all the entertainment in house and visiting people from music singing etc.
Thank you so much for reviewing us. It is refreshing to receive such a positive review from a longstanding family member. We strive to improve our service to meet the needs of all our residents and we are pleased to note your kind acknowledgement of this. Our interaction and activities with...
Five star care!
Thank you so much for this amazing review. It is challenging to explain to new families the benefits of bringing their loved one into a care home such as St Dominics and the thriving environment they will live in, but you have managed to do just that. We are so pleased to read that you have found...
Everyone from the management team down to the care staff were always polite and helpful. My mother was not an easy person to care for, but they treated her with respect and dignity at all times.
Thank you for your review. It was our pleasure to have cared for your mother. She was an amazing character and we often reminisce about her time here. We are so pleased you have highlighted the fact that your mother was treated with dignity and respect, a key fundamental which we strive to...
Unable to tend to myself after an operation therefore all care was gratefully received.
Good decision to stay in St Doms rather than try to cope alone at home.
Thanks to all the staff.
Many thanks for your kind review. We were glad to have availability to be able to provide respite care when you needed it. We hope that being a regular at our monthly Local Community Afternoon Tea helped dispel any fears you may have had. We are so pleased to note that you felt we were the right...
She regained all the weight she had lost with their wonderful food, she was back dancing during their amazing activities and we were always so warmly welcomed during every visit. She enjoyed trips out with the staff that we could not have managed alone and formed strong friendships with both staff and residents.
When her health deteriorated, the care team were nothing short of amazing in their attempts at not only making her comfortable but in maintaining her full dignity until the end. They never gave up communicating with her.
When family members could not be there, they had carers holding her hand and providing 1 to 1 monitoring. They also provided us with the care we needed, making an awful time a little easier.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to care for your mother and we are pleased to note that you felt she blossomed when she came to stay with us. We are also pleased to read that you and your family felt supported during a traumatic time. Our staff do form attachments...
Very welcoming. Helpful. Kind and caring.
Thank you for your review. We are very pleased you feel welcomed into St Dominics and that you note it is caring and kind. Our Community Afternoon Tea was dreamed up by our proprietor and manager so that local residents could interact with our residents to form blossoming friendships. We look...
Visiting, speaking to people who have family here and members of staff, who seem very happy in their workplace.
Thank you for the review of our home. We are pleased you noticed that our staff are happy in their roles, whilst you were visiting. Our residents enjoy the interaction with local residents, such as you, at our monthly Community Afternoon Tea. With our delicious homemade cakes, great entertainment...
I cannot fault the care, love and attention given to my mum since arriving at St Dominics. I feel very reassured knowing that she will be cared for and checked up on regularly throughout the day and night. She is always offered the chance to be included in all the daily activities. The staff worked tirelessly not only to keep on top of basic needs but above and beyond to provide a varied, fun and interesting activity schedule. The staff are always attentive to my elderly father who visits regularly always offering a meal and/or a cuppa. The staff are also always on hand to answer any worries may have and fag up any concerns they may have. Very caring environment where nothing is too much trouble
Thank you for your review. It is truly our pleasure to care for your mother and to welcome your father into the home. Our philosophy is to offer choice, dignity and respect for our residents, especially those more vulnerable who are not always able to voice their opinions and we are so pleased...
The staff are very compassionate, dedicated, caring people. The level of care has consistently exceeded my expectations, and I have always left the care home knowing that Mum, and for a time dad, are receiving the best care possible. Choosing St. Dominic's has been one of the better decisions I have made.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It really was our pleasure to have got to know your father, and the family, whilst caring for your mother, and to then be able to care for your father when he needed support personally. Looking after such kind and, generous of...
My mum came to St Dominics from the hospital. Myself and my brother had been trying to care for her ourselves, but 24-hour care was exhausting, and she had been diagnosed with vascular dementia. As a retired paramedic, I had lots of experience with care homes. I can honestly say the staff make the home. My mym has improved so much. The food is outstanding, and the care is genuine and amazing. The home is spotlessly clean. I could write so much more... I feel my mum is safe and happy. I visit every day, and our time is now special.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review mentioning other departments as well as our dedicated care staff. We do feel that all our staff make the lives of our residents more enriched by their hard work and kindness, striving to provide a clean and safe environment and...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 25 Mar 2025
St Dominics was recently featured in 'The Braintree and Witham Times'. The article explored the success of the monthly Community Afternoon Tea which our proprietor suggested a year ago. Our...
There are no upcoming events for St Dominics Residential Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Sep 2022Recipient: St Dominics Residential Home
- 30 Sep 2019Recipient: St Dominics Residential Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for St Dominics Residential Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Dominics Residential Home
What types of Care is St Dominics Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Dominics Residential Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Dominics Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Dominics Residential Home to the centre of Colchester?
9.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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