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Colonia Court Care Home

St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO4 3AN
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An extremely warm welcome from very knowledgeable staff, made me feel like I could ask for anythingLesley B(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Colonia Court Care Home, Colchester
My sister has had her life really tidied up and improved after having spent a difficult time at homeL E(Brother of Resident/Service User)
Colonia Court Care Home, Colchester
Dad is happy, the other residents seem content and we are at ease knowing Dad is here.Steve T(Son of Resident/Service User)
Colonia Court Care Home, Colchester

Colonia Court offers nursing, residential and dementia care, as well as having a dedicated unit for people living with Huntington’s disease. It can also offer a space for people to rest, relax and recover with short stays too. It could be a few weeks to experience living here, an advanced booking if you/ your loved ones are planning a holiday or break, a month while recovering from an operation or...  

Care Provided by Colonia Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 123 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,115From £1,225
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,165From £1,280
Nursing CareFrom £1,350From £1,485

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone.

***Between 10th June and 20th September 2026 we are running a '3 weeks for the price of 2' pricing promotion. This is for self funding residents only, subject to availability and dependent on a care needs assessment at the time of booking. T&Cs available on request.***

Please contact us for more information.

Contact Colonia Court Care 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Jiji George (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (123)

Visiting

  • We’re between the two roundabouts on St. Andrews Avenue, just outside of the city centre. If you’re travelling by train, the nearest stop is Hythe.

Parking

  • On-site parking available.

Colonia Court Care Home Reviews (107)

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Colonia Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Colonia Court Care Home has 107 reviews.

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Review from Richard F (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Mum seems so happy in Mumford house & in the 2 years she has been there has only had great care from the friendly & caring staff.Its always clean & i cant fault the home for what they do to keep my Mum smiling.

Thank you

Reply from Megan O'Connor, Customer service advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for recognising the care and dedication of our team, it is lovely to know they have kept mum happy and smiling during the time she has been with us! We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from Jo B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have nothing but good to say about Mumford House. The love, care and respect each and every one of the staff show my Mum is just wonderful. We are truly grateful to them all.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your thoughts. Knowing that you feel reassured about your loved one's care is the best feedback we can receive. We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the high standards of care and support provided by our staff at Colonia Court Care Home. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.

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Review from D R (Husband of Resident) published on 30 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Professional care given by the staff is very good. The facilities and entertainment are very pleasing. I would recommend this place for everyone who is looking for care. Especially nursing care. My wife has been in Colonia Court for more than 24 months now.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the care, facilities and activities provided within our home. It is especially rewarding to know that you would recommend us to others seeking residential or nursing care. Your feedback means a great deal to our team and we thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother is a resident at Blomfield part of Colonia Court. It was her decision to relocate there after a stroke 3 years ago, something very welcome as I live some distance away as does my sister.
My mother is very content in the home and we are so lucky to know she is well cared for.

The staff are wonderful because they really do care and are a stable team. Mum has developed a good relationship with them all and enjoys the banter and interest they take in her. I enjoy visiting and am made to feel welcome . I am always impressed by the frequency and creativity of the activities which mum can choose to join in. The option to see photos of Mum during activities is really welcome , especially if you are not in a position to visit as much as you would like. Not everything runs perfectly all the time but that reflects life. The motivation and the care is there and that's what's important. Whilst I praise the staff credit should also go to the management and teams behind the scenes too

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mother has been so happy and settled with us over the past three years. Knowing that she feels well cared for, has built strong relationships with the team, and enjoys the activities on offer means a great deal. We are...  

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Review from N L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Myself and my sisters are extremely happy with Mum's care at Blomfield House Colonia Court. The manager Elenor is very approachable and all the staff are very caring.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is great to hear that you are extremely happy with the care your Mum receives at Colonia Court.

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Review from James P (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nice environment, always very clean everywhere. Staff are all very caring and compassionate and attend to my mothers needs well. Staff are all very welcoming and warm, making it feel very like a home to visit.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your thoughts. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with the clean environment and the high standards of care provided at Colonia Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear that our team have made a difference to your family's experience. We're committed to continuing to support you and your family in every way we can.

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Review from Audrey J (Sister of Resident) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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After visiting this home for over a year I can definitely say that my brother is cared for in a safe and clean environment, he is well looked after by staff who put his dignity and support foremost, everyone is friendly that we have met and pays interest in not just my brother (Stephen) previous life but the family, so it all fills me with confidence.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Colonia Court family and that you are confident your brother is well cared for.

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Review from Dennis O (Father of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has been a resident of Colonia Court Care Home for almost 3 years. In that time, my wife and I have only seen love and care shown to all the residents. Everyone of the staff show a level of care which is second to none, sometimes in very challenging situations. The unit at Amber Lodge is led by a very caring and experienced manager. We would highly recommend this care home to anybody who is looking for a safe and caring environment for a loved one.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. It is always lovely to hear our home described in this way. Thank you again for choosing Colonia Court for your daughters care.

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Review from Bruce S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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After a very upsetting stay at a previous home, we are delighted with the care, attitude, help and friendliness from all the staff in Paxman house, since my mother in law moved in a few weeks ago. Everyone we have spoken to, from the reception, and office staff to all the care and nursing staff has been so helpful.The food is lovely, and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. The cleanliness is good, and the facilities are also good. My Mother in law has just had her hair done in their salon, and was so happy after it. She is back to enjoying her food, and just generally seems to be in a much better place, than she has been for a while.They also have great activities for the residents to take part in, if they wish to do so. It also seems a safely run home, and seems to be secure at all times.We attended a meeting yesterday for Residents/visitors etc, and again were very happy with the way everything was explained to us by the staff, would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

It's always encouraging to read reviews like this. We are proud to have such a compassionate team and we're glad this has shone though in your experience. Your comments are a testament to the dedication of everyone in the home. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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Review from A M (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have been very impressed with the care home so far, been visiting for 4 months and have been very welcomed, the care is excellent, the cleanliness is excellent and my Aunt is very happy there. Thank you!

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your lovely comments. We are pleased to hear how impressed you are with Colonia Court's staff and facilities. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from John H (Father of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter was taken to Colonia Court from hospital and was treated with great respect and has settled in better than I thought. Wonderful staff. They told me everything that was happening to my daughter every step of the way and I was made to feel welcome.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we hope Colonia Court care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your daughter in our care. Thank you for choosing Colonia Court for thier stay.

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Review from R B (Friend of Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit my friend twice weekly and find most staff very pleasant. I think they are getting to understand my friend now, being unable to move unassisted, she can get very frustrated and has been misunderstood in the past! However, 4 months later, all seems to be fine and the staff dismiss that now and are really kind. I found the food/drink difficult as I have never seen the meal; she is on a S.A.L.T. diet.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is always nice to hear words like "Pleasant" and "Kind" being used to describe our Staff. Our resident's health and well being is an absolute priority. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make Friends stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mum was admitted to Colonia Court for an initial four-week stay, which has since been extended while her ongoing needs are assessed. From the start, the day staff have been wonderful - kind, caring, and respectful towards mum and also myself and my sister.
Even though she is only a temporary resident, she has been encouraged to join in with activities including themed cultural days, playing bingo and board games and a Rock and roll themed party. She has also been taken to the café at Waitrose.
The attention and care she has received have made a noticeable difference to her health. Simple things like eating and drinking regularly and having her hair done have helped her feel brighter and become more engaged. She now spends her days interacting with other residents and participating in activities, which has improved her quality of life.

I am very happy with the care she is receiving and have peace of mind that she is in a safe and supportive environment.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like "Kind" and "Caring" being used to describe our Staff. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing Colonia Court Care Home for your Mums stay.

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Review from Paul D (Brother of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We visited the care home on 20th August 2025 to take part in a small celebration for my sister's 90th birthday. Both my wife and I thought that the staff helped to make the occasion special. Guests attending the party were made to feel welcome and comfortable. Teas and coffees were made throughout the event and help was on hand with passing round the sandwiches and cakes provided by my niece. Our experience on the day reflects the feeling we have had on a number of visits to Colonia Court that the staff provide an excellent level of care to my sister and to my brother-in-law who is also a resident, doing so with good humour, compassion and professionalism. Thank you.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "Compassion" and "Professionalism" being used to describe our Staff. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your Sister with the best possible care.

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Review from Rob M (Son of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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A big concern of ours when we made the hard decision that our dear mum needed proper permanent care. We could not have wished for a better place for her (Mumford House) the staff are great and so good with mum and she is well looked after. The food is also good and tasty and served at regular times. Her room is comfortable and safe, and she is slowly settling in after a couple of months. It puts our minds at rest now knowing she is safe and well cared for every day.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mum in our care. It is always nice to hear words like "Great" being used to describe our Staff. We hope to continue providing your Mum with the best possible care.

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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Care staff are great. Stretched at times, but not to detriment of residents. The unit (Mumford) looks tired + they need more sensory stimulation + activities in the garden. Garden needs work - uneven + pagoda rotten.

Biggest issue: laundry, lost/ruined clothes. (20 odd socks at last check!) trousers shrunk, jumpers, etc stretched/unironed.

Reply from Maria Ricketts, Customer Care Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with the care provided by our staff. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.

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Review from J T (Sister of Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My sister and I would like to express our gratitude for your excellent care and support in our sisters last days in Paxman House.Your amazing thoughtfulness was beyond anything we could have hoped for.

Every member of staff deserve a medal.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We are very happy to hear you felt at ease with your Sister in our care. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.

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Review from Kellie B (Niece of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Auntie was admitted to Colonia Court Paxman House 4 weeks ago with terminal Cancer. I can not put into words the excellent care she received. The love shown to her each time the staff walked into her room was amazing she loved them all. All the family also received the same love and support always making sure everyone was eating and drinking and taking rest whenever they could and even a hug when they could see it was needed. We as a family will be forever be gratefull for how they made the last 4 weeks of her life so much better. How do you thank them for that.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to have helped you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear words like "Love" and "Support" being used to describe our Staff. It is lovely to hear that the home supported all the family with making sure they were eating and...  

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Review from A S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Love, love all staff members from cleaners to managers! Friendly, patient, approachable and always put above for all residents! Please, please continue to support your staff they all deserve recognition for all they do!

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the high standards of care and support provided by our staff at Colonia Court Care Home. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum moved to Mumford House because he needs had changed and it was not safe for her to live at home. She was not happy in her own home either. The move has not been an easy one but the care Mum has received and the support we have been given as a family has been excellent.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we hope Colonia Court Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We are very pleased to hear that your Mum has received such high...  

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 March 2023
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 09 August 2026

At Colonia Court, there’s a real focus on helping people to feel at home. Our friendly community is split into five houses, each offering different types of residential and nursing care to anyone over the age of 18.

News (2) & Events (0)

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  • 25 Jun 2026

    Colonia Court Bupa Care Home in Colchester is hosting a special Armed Forces Day celebration this Friday (26th June) in Bloomfield House, bringing together serving soldiers, veterans, community leaders and...

  • 16 Jun 2026

    Colonia Court Bupa Care Home in Colchester has just completed a £1.8 million refurbishment of Amber Lodge, its 28-bed specialist unit for people living with Huntington’s disease. Offering vital care...

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonia Court Care Home

What types of Care is Colonia Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Colonia Court Care Home have?

There are 123 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Colonia Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Colonia Court Care Home to the centre of Colchester?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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