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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 D J (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A lovely atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming. There was a routine so residents were able to work out what would come next. Although it was flexible so individuals were able to do other things. On a negative note the TV in the main lounge was very intermittent, on the main channels, only worked with films. I had a problem which I mentioned to the management which was instantly solved, and addressed and put in action for my husband, the resident. I would recommend this home for friends and family.

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

Thank you for your feedback. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. It is great to hear you would recommend Colonia Court to friends and family. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from Eric M (Brother of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is clean and well run. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, treat all residents with dignity and respect. My sister is well cared for and very happy there and has made it clear she would not wish to be anywhere else. She has made friends there and everyone appears to get along nicely together.

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

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like dignity and respect being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Cannot praise the staff enough at Mumford House, they truly are outstanding with their care towards mum. I always feel like they care about all the residents in the home. They do lots of activities and are always happy and considerate towards mum. Thank you.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like happy and considerate being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from Stephanie Y (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent care home, which we feel is person centered. The staff are professional, caring and respectful to the residents and one another.

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

Thank you for your feedback. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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Review from Kelly H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Outstanding support for my father, beautiful surroundings, excellent food, couldn't wish for a better place for him.
Very helpful, kind but professional staff.

Thank you for all you do.

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

Thank you for your kind words. We hope Colonia Court care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Father's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Janine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been in Blomfield House for more than 5 years, all the staff and residents have now become her second family. It is a very happy place, and am so glad we chose here. There is always some form of entertainment going on, and trips out too.

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

Thank you for your kind words. It is so wonderful to hear that your mum feels like a part of our Colonia Court family and that you can feel at ease with your mum in our care. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with the variety of activities and trips out that are available to our...  

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Review from Janet G (Wife of Resident) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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I must thank the staff at Amber Lodge for the care and support they gave my husband for the six months he was in Amber Lodge. They looked after him so well with the dignity and respect he deserved. They also made sure I was ok to answer any queries or concerns I had. They are a truly dedicated team. Thank you.

Reply from Rosie Smith, Customer Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for the staff at Colonia Court Care Home. It is always wonderful to hear such kind words about our staff. Thank you for writing to us and best wishes!

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Review from Joanne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has been in Blomfield House approximately a month now and settled within a week. I can't thank the staff enough. From the super friendly helpful reception team, to the management team, who are always on hand if I have any questions, we could have asked for a better home from home for him and it has given me such peace of mind to leave him with them.

Reply from Rosie Smith, Customer Advisor at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Colonia Court Care Home. We are thrilled to hear dad has settled in so quickly. It makes us very happy to hear you have peace of mind and know dad will be taken care of when you leave him in the care of the home.

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Review from F N (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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On the whole, this is an amazing care home. Since our mum has been a resident, she's actually 'bloomed'. The care is very good. Sometimes they are short staffed, which makes it hard for the other carers. Mum is in Mumford House, the care is incredible, even when they have difficult residents. The staff are good at outings, activities and making sure mum is washed and dressed. We would like to see more visits from therapy animals - like the other houses.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. It is so wonderful to hear that your Mum has really benefitted from her time with us at Colonia Court Care Home. It is always lovely to hear words like "Incredible" being used to describe our care and we are pleased to hear that you are...  

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Review from Steve T (Son of Resident) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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When a family member (in our case Dad) goes into care, you want it to be in a safe, clean, caring, well-run environment. Colonia Court meets all of those and more. The staff, from management, office, nursing, and carers could not have made Dad and the family any more welcome than they have. They have done all they can to support us and Dad at what has been a very difficult time. Having Dad in such a lovely environment puts our minds greatly at ease. We have access to the "Relative Gateway" (a web-based record of Dad's everyday care). All in all, there is nothing negative to say about Colonia Court. Dad is happy, the other residents seem content and we are at ease knowing Dad is here.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope Colonia Court Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible and we are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time.. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your dad in our care. It is always...  

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Review from C P (Relative of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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In recent months it has been difficult to have a conversation with relatives in the lounge area due to the increasing noise of residents who are clearly at different stages/possible stages of dementia. My relative does not like spending time in the lounge as it is sensory overload. It would be better if there was a quiet area residents could go to other than their bedrooms or consider if this is the right home for certain residents.

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

Thank you for your taking the time to leave your review. We will discuss your feedback with the home manager to help them continually improve their services. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your relatives stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from L E (Brother of Resident) published on 5 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has spent time here for respite care so I knew it was a good place to be. My sister has had her life really tidied up and improved after having spent a difficult time at home trying to be independent.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We hope Colonia Court Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from Suzanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Just a business! My mum passed 6 weeks ago! I thought my Mum was liked and well respected by all the staff in Mumford House where she lived the last 8 months of her life. So I am shocked and so sad to learn that no condolences have been received by myself or my family and only invoices were to follow my Mum's passing.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments. We are saddened to hear about your loss. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. If you would like to speak with anyone about this further, please contact our Quality Team on 0113 360 4806.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum moved into Amber Lodge a few years ago after a battle to find a home which truly understands the complex need for people with Huntington’s Disease. Since being at the home, she has been given a second chance at life. All of the staff go above and beyond to ensure she is loved and cared for, as well as being able to manage this complex and debilitating disease. They do exactly the same for every other resident in the lodge and provide them all with experiences that they would not have had otherwise. From us, and all of the families at Amber Lodge, thank you for everything that you do.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we hope you all feel like a part of our Colonia Court family. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Ayshea H (Sister of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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I've not got a bad word to say about Amber Lodge. We discovered the place by arriving for rest and respite through the NHS and they made my brother feel so welcome. He now resides there permanently. The change I have seen in my brother is remarkable. The staff are so understanding of the disease too. I've never seen so many patients with this horrendous illness so happy. That is down to the dedication of the staff.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your brother in our care and we are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We are so pleased to hear that you can see positive changes in your brother's well-being and it is always nice to...  

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Review from N G (Niece of Resident) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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We were all made welcome when we came to visit our auntie. We had come from Wales and the staff were amazing and made all seven of us feel welcome. Thank you and keep up the good work, hope to see you all again soon.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear all of you were made to feel like a part of our Colonia Court family. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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Review from Alison N (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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I visited my mother-in-law recently who has been a resident at this care home for almost three years. She is always appropriately dressed and is well cared for. She has become more frail during her time at the home and is now completely dependent on the staff. The staff always treat her with dignity and respect and are very caring and friendly. The home has recently been refurbished and is bright and clean.
The staff have excellent communication skills and always advise me either by telephone or email of any changes to my mother-in-law’s condition or of any procedures they wish to carry out that need my permission.
Whilst I was there recently my mother-in-law was very sleepy. The staff were concerned that she wasn’t eating or drinking very much. A member of staff gently woke her and fed her with cake and ensured that she had a drink.

I am very pleased that my mother-in-law is at Colonia Court and I am so pleased with the care that she is receiving.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Colonia Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is so well cared for and looked after in our home. Thank you for choosing Colonia Court and if there is anything else we can do to make your Mother-in-Law's stay as comfortable as possible please let us know.

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Review from Alan M (Husband of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Welcoming to visitors. Staff talk to you. Residents involved in what is going on and, if capable, taken out and about. Residents and family carers meet with staff to discuss future entertainment or improvements. Visiting without prior arrangement.

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

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care, especially as they are included and valued in their opinions in what they would like to do at the home. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and thank you for choosing Colonia Court for your stay.

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Review from Rianne N (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum is currently a resident here, the carers are lovely and always know how to make her smile. One staff member in particular provides different activities to keep them busy, the carers know everyone and remember who's visiting who.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We look forward to seeing you again soon and thank you for choosing Colonia Court for her stay.

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Review from Sophie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum is in Amber Lodge and every single member of staff that works there is incredibly kind and caring. My mum really enjoys being there and there is so much going on for her to take part in, it melts my heart that she gets to do so much despite having Huntington’s disease. There are no barriers at Amber Lodge, they do everything they can to ensure the residents are happy and fulfilled. I tell everyone I know just how incredible Amber Lodge is.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser 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 and it is always nice to hear words like "incredibly kind" and "caring" being used to describe our care. We hope your mum feels like part of Colonia Court family. We hope to continue providing your mum with the best possible care.

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

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