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London Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9AP
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05 February 2026
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.
19 January 2026
St Dominic's is a lovely place for my mum. The staff are welcoming, not just to my mum but to family and friends. Nothing seems too much effort.
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
30 December 2025
My mother-in-law stayed at St Dominic Care Home for respite following an operation, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the care she received. The staff were incredibly attentive and made sure she was always comfortable and well looked after.
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.
02 December 2025
Our Mum has been here for 3 months and during this time we have experienced overwhelming care and kindness. All staff from senior to junior are remarkable. The range of activities suit all residents' needs and the time spent ensuring everyone is happy is wonderful to experience. The food is of high
quality and our Mum has gained weight as a result, which is sentiment to choice and variation.
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.
22 August 2025
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.
22 August 2025
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.
08 August 2025
Moved relative here from a council funded but poorly run care home in Middlesex.
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.
13 May 2025
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.
16 April 2025
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.
04 April 2025
Another year has passed and the same quality of care and all aspects of living in St Dominic's given to residents.
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.
24 March 2025
My Mum has been at St Dominics for about 8 months. The change in her has been transformational. I cannot adequately articulate the thanks we have for the outstanding care provided. There is an ambience around the place that exudes kindness, care and consideration with a massive amount of
understanding and respect.
Five star care!
10 February 2025
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.
21 January 2025
Excellent care and consideration/help/assistance were given to me during my temporary stay in St Doms.
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.
02 January 2025
We cannot recommend this care home enough. My mother moved here in April 2022 with progressing dementia and a shadow of her former self. The care from the team brought her back to life, they looked after her like their own family until her final days earlier this month.
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.
18 June 2024
Very welcoming. Helpful. Kind and caring.
18 June 2024
Visiting, speaking to people who have family here and members of staff, who seem very happy in their workplace.
04 March 2024
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
14 December 2023
My mother has been at St. Dominic's for almost 4 years. The standard of care has been consistently excellent. Realizing that my father was alone, the staff at St. Dominic's looked out for him too, often checking in with him about his health whilst updating him on mum's status. Recently there was a
sudden decline in my father's health and the staff at St. Dominic's were there to assist in making his final days as comfortable as possible. My parents were able to spend the last two weeks of my father's life together, which wouldn't have happened had St. Dominic's not been so accommodating.
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.
21 June 2023
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.
21 March 2023
After a fall at home, mum entered St Dominics in February 2017 and was made welcome by the friendly staff. She soon made a small group of friends and enjoyed the visiting singers and musicians, plus the odd outing organised by the home. Following Covid restrictions, mum became more reclusive,
preferring to stay in her room despite the efforts of the staff encouraging her to eat with the other residents but she was happy to watch her TV and chat with the staff, who would pop in to see her, saying they had come in for a rest.
As she deteriorated and became confined to bed, this was where the staff really shone, regularly attending to her, be it washing, changing, feeding or turning her on the air bed sourced by the home. I was kept informed of any major changes in her condition between my visits, and in her final days, the staff would even sit with her, holding her hand. They could not have shown her more love and affection, and throughout, the home has always been clean and tidy.
Latest Reviews for St Dominics Residential Home
05 February 2026
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.
19 January 2026
St Dominic's is a lovely place for my mum. The staff are welcoming, not just to my mum but to family and friends. Nothing seems too much effort.
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
30 December 2025
My mother-in-law stayed at St Dominic Care Home for respite following an operation, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the care she received. The staff were incredibly attentive and made sure she was always comfortable and well looked after.
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.
02 December 2025
Our Mum has been here for 3 months and during this time we have experienced overwhelming care and kindness. All staff from senior to junior are remarkable. The range of activities suit all residents' needs and the time spent ensuring everyone is happy is wonderful to experience. The food is of high
quality and our Mum has gained weight as a result, which is sentiment to choice and variation.
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.
22 August 2025
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.
22 August 2025
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.
08 August 2025
Moved relative here from a council funded but poorly run care home in Middlesex.
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.
13 May 2025
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.
16 April 2025
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.
04 April 2025
Another year has passed and the same quality of care and all aspects of living in St Dominic's given to residents.
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.
24 March 2025
My Mum has been at St Dominics for about 8 months. The change in her has been transformational. I cannot adequately articulate the thanks we have for the outstanding care provided. There is an ambience around the place that exudes kindness, care and consideration with a massive amount of
understanding and respect.
Five star care!
10 February 2025
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.
21 January 2025
Excellent care and consideration/help/assistance were given to me during my temporary stay in St Doms.
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.
02 January 2025
We cannot recommend this care home enough. My mother moved here in April 2022 with progressing dementia and a shadow of her former self. The care from the team brought her back to life, they looked after her like their own family until her final days earlier this month.
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.
18 June 2024
Very welcoming. Helpful. Kind and caring.
18 June 2024
Visiting, speaking to people who have family here and members of staff, who seem very happy in their workplace.
04 March 2024
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
14 December 2023
My mother has been at St. Dominic's for almost 4 years. The standard of care has been consistently excellent. Realizing that my father was alone, the staff at St. Dominic's looked out for him too, often checking in with him about his health whilst updating him on mum's status. Recently there was a
sudden decline in my father's health and the staff at St. Dominic's were there to assist in making his final days as comfortable as possible. My parents were able to spend the last two weeks of my father's life together, which wouldn't have happened had St. Dominic's not been so accommodating.
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.
21 June 2023
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.
21 March 2023
After a fall at home, mum entered St Dominics in February 2017 and was made welcome by the friendly staff. She soon made a small group of friends and enjoyed the visiting singers and musicians, plus the odd outing organised by the home. Following Covid restrictions, mum became more reclusive,
preferring to stay in her room despite the efforts of the staff encouraging her to eat with the other residents but she was happy to watch her TV and chat with the staff, who would pop in to see her, saying they had come in for a rest.
As she deteriorated and became confined to bed, this was where the staff really shone, regularly attending to her, be it washing, changing, feeding or turning her on the air bed sourced by the home. I was kept informed of any major changes in her condition between my visits, and in her final days, the staff would even sit with her, holding her hand. They could not have shown her more love and affection, and throughout, the home has always been clean and tidy.