
An extremely warm welcome from very knowledgeable staff, made me feel like I could ask for anythingLesley B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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)

Dad is happy, the other residents seem content and we are at ease knowing Dad is here.Steve T(Son of Resident/Service User)

An extremely warm welcome from very knowledgeable staff, made me feel like I could ask for anythingLesley B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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)

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 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 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
- 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
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.
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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
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
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)
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.
My husband was very happy and contented for the 6 weeks he was in Colonia Court Bloomfield House for rehab after his stroke. The staff were very good and patient. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly. The activities were very good for all the residents and fun. Excellent care home all round.
Thank you for such a lovely review, Edward. We are happy to hear that your husband is well looked after. We have a genuine regard for all of our residents, so we hope to continue providing your husband with the best possible care.
My mother seems happy and content with the care she is receiving. If Mum is happy then I am too. The staff are friendly and informative and create a friendly and welcoming environment.
Dear Yvonne, 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. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
Kind Regards
My mother stayed at Colonia Court for 4 1/2 years until she passed away. She suffered from dementia. We will always be grateful for the welcome we received as a family and also for the excellent care she received. She was always treated with respect, sensitivity and genuine affection.
My mum's care is very good. Mum is treated with respect if we have any issues we know we can see the staff and they will sort everything out. Cleanliness is a bit of an issue as think one staff is not enough to clean all of Colonia Court, feel sorry for the cleaners. Staff wise always made to feel welcome.
Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.
Nothing seems too much trouble to the staff who create a calm, happy atmosphere to all in their care, residents and visitors alike.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your husband feels relaxed and happy at the home and appreciate your comments regarding the staff creating a calm and happy environment for the residents. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
The last 4 months or so there appears to be a bit of a shortage of staff which worries me but I guess this can be a problem in a lot of care homes.
The food always looks good and my husband eats well, but it is often only a bit warm by the time they get it.
I do not think the cleaning is always very good.
Cannot fault the staff.
They do their best.
Management will always see me.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you have been happy with your husbands care. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.
Overall the staff at Colonia Court are really very good. The activities are excellent, always something happening including trips out. It is a shame that there are no activities on Wednesdays. We have no real complaints.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with the home and appreciate your comments regarding the activities and care being excellent. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
At Colonia Court, the staff are so friendly and it's very homely.
We feel our dad is in safe hands and is well looked after.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you feel that your dad is in safe hands and being well looked after. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
Helpful and sensitive to individual needs.
Good communication with relatives.
Take an interest in the family as well as my father's needs.
Good choice of food/menu.
Patient, even with some of the more difficult residents.
Friendly environment. Lots of smiles.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with the home and appreciate all of your comments regarding the staff being patient and sensitive to individual needs. We will share your feedback with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
We know Mum is safe and happy and this shows in the way she responds and smiles with her carers, this is very important to us.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your mum is satisfied with the home and appreciate your comments regarding the staff being friendly and helpful. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
My wife is in a specialist unit for Huntington's disease. The staff understand the problems involved. They look after her with good and do try to treat her well. She is, however, left in her room alone for long periods and I understand this is for convenience reasons and staff numbers, I still find it upsetting.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. The Bupa Customer Care Team
Her's and our lives have been transformed and she made friends immediately. It is like one big happy family with lots of activities and merriment. We cannot thank everyone who looks after mum enough.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy at the home and appreciate your comments regarding the home being like a big, happy family. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
Care is generally good. Decor and cleanliness requires improvement. Manager of the unit is excellent, as is the activity organiser.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. The Bupa Customer Care Team
Since my mother became a resident in Colonia Court Care Home in September she has received excellent care and also compassion. Never having had any experience of care homes we were unsure of what to expect. However, we are absolutely delighted as is my mother with every aspect of her life.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your mother is enjoying her time at the home and appreciate your comments regarding how she is receiving excellent care with compassion. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
My father went into Blomfield House in August after a fall. From the day he arrived, he has been treated with respect and been well looked after. The staff are welcoming and friendly and keep us updated with any problems when we visit. Any medical problems that have occurred have been promptly sorted out with the GP or nurse. Most importantly my father has settled and is happy to be living there which the best indicator of the good standard of care and the kind attention of the staff.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your father is settled in and happy at the home. We appreciate your comments regarding the staff being friendly and keeping you updated on any problems. We will share your comments with the home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
They treat her with dignity, gentleness and affection, as a person that has feelings which matter to them.
Thank you for your review of Colonia Court, we are pleased to hear that your Mother has been cared for well by the staff in Blomfield Lodge. We will share your comments with the care homes manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Rooms are clean, food is good and varied. The general standard is excellent.
I would recommend Colonia Court/Catchpole House to anyone.
Thank you for your review and I am pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience of our home and would recommend it.
The food was really good and drinks were good too.
In fact, I can't fault anything about the experience in any way.
I came home feeling a bit better and ready to look after myself for a bit longer.
Thank you for your review. I'm so glad to hear that you had a good experience at the home and that you are feeling better and ready to look after yourself. We hope to see you again for some respite care look after yourself and enjoy the summer.
My mother has been in this dementia unit for more than 2 years and I have always found the unit manager and all of the staff caring and considerate at all times. They genuinely care about all of the residents. The staff take the time to know each resident and their individual needs and always assist with feeding and drinking where needed. I find it so reassuring to know my mother is so well cared for and I am kept informed at all times.
Thank you for your review. It is so nice to hear that your mum is being well cared for and that you have peace of mind. It is the little things like getting to know the person that makes it more like a family and a happy environment for our residents and families.
My husband has been in Mumford House for around 3 years. I've been satisfied with the treatment and care my husband has received during that time.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 09 August 2026At 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)
- 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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