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288-290 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ES
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25 November 2025
A friendly and kind atmosphere when you arrive. Hard-working carers/cleaners/activities personnel/ chef/ Across every aspect within the home. They care about their residents and do their best to keep them all comfortable and happy. A wonderful team working together and helping the relatives feel relaxed and happy too. A great home for my mum as with her dementia can find it difficult, but they are patient and work around her to keep her happy and comfortable within her environment
21 November 2025
Lovely caring staff and such a home from home for my mum . Very welcoming to visitors I feel confident they are looking after my mums welfare . They do lovely entertainment and welcome us all, in the summer there is a fantastic barbecue and a great Christmas party . There is also lots of other celebrations we are always invited too. Mum is very happy and calls Milton lodge her home . Although my dad in still in their original home he is always welcome and often gets extra invites
21 November 2025
My mum has been in Milton Lodge for about 3 years now. She is bedridden but she is very happy. All the staff are amazing!! Nothing is too much trouble. we are always welcome to visit mum any day or time. Lots of activities going on, plus a visit from Colchester caring for cats is always my mums favourite. Absolutely fantastic home!! Thank you all for caring for my mum so well!
21 November 2025
My mother in law has been in the home for a year now. We as a family have always been pleased with the care, the staffs attitudes towards the residents, the environment and the activities programme. The management are very approachable and will always endeavour to assist where they can. My mother in law has settled in very well and we can't thank Milton Lodge for their love, support and guidance for her continued care. Keep up the excellent work.
17 November 2025
My mum has been at milton lodge for 18 months, I can't praise the staff enough for the care she receives, everyone from the management to domestics are wonderful! Mum's room is really nice, she has lovely food and is very contented . I visit twice a week and the staff are always so lovely! As we know, caring is not easy but they do an admiral job. Well done to you all and thankyou.
17 November 2025
My Father has been a resident since August 2025 and we can't speak highly enough of the care and attention he has received. The carers have shown unbelievable attention to his needs. Dad has settled in very well with staff and other residents.
20 May 2025
This care home is absolutely fantastic they go above and beyond to make sure that my mother is cared for at all times. Nothing is too much trouble for them even asking her what she would like for meals making cakes for her popping in all through the day to make sure she is comfortable and spending time chatting with her. Every time I go in, I'm offered a drink and I quite often like to talk to some of the other residents in there and sometimes I will take my dogs in which is always a hit with most of the residents.
19 May 2025
Well what a lovely enviroment for my stepmum, always clean, lovely home cooker food, my stepmum is always relaxed on visits she often joins in with the great entertainment and activities, her room is always tidy & clean, staff are 2nd to none managment & staff are so friendly and approachable they treat Resident's like family which is why i chose this home for my stepmum and four years on she is still happy and looked after what more could you want for your loved ones , Thankyou Milton lodge
27 November 2024
I cannot fault the care my brother and sister received from all the staff at Milton Lodge. The day-to-day thoughtfulness and compassion shown to my brother in his final weeks and days were wonderful. Thank you for your continuing care of my sister.
25 November 2024
Mum has been in the care home for 18 months. They have done wonders with her. She is safe, clean, eats well and her medication has brought the mother I knew back to me. Thanks to Milton she has retained her sense of humour and her dignity. The management and carers are amazing. It is one big happy family. I volunteer there with the garden and I feel part of this amazing family.
25 November 2024
Absolutely marvellous carers at the home, great management, nothing is too much bother for them. I feel they go above and beyond for residents in my experience and always provide updates as needed but in a compassionate and caring manner, residents are people to them, not a number which has become all too common these days. The manager is great to work alongside and always quickly replies and takes time even when she is not working to help with any matter needed. It is lovely to visit, and people importantly seem happy when you are there.
21 November 2024
Mum has had excellent care from all the staff in Milton Lodge. They make sure there are many activities such as games, singing, baking or arts and crafts which help to keep the residents stimulated. There is an excellent varied menu every day prepared by the kitchen. She is treated with dignity by everyone. If Mum or I have any concerns at all we feel free to voice them and they are taken seriously and help is always at hand. The home is well-equipped, attractively decorated and has a warm and welcoming feel. There is a cheerful demeanour from the domestic staff to the managers. Mum is healthy and encouraged in all aspects of her care. Her appearance is very important to her and the team is on hand to help her with her manicures and hair styling. My family feel very lucky to have found this wonderful home.
23 January 2024
I have been connected with Milton Lodge since 2014 and the residents are a happy bunch of people. Very well fed and kept occupied with games, singing and groups of children also exercising everything that helps to make them happy and as fit as they can be. My mother was here and I can't find fault with anything as staff are so professional and kind.
11 October 2022
Sadly, Mum is now completely bed-bound, totally reliant on others to provide for all of her needs and approaching the end of life. The management and staff at Milton Lodge have ensured that Mum has continued to be well cared for and comfortable throughout her recent deterioration and I cannot thank them enough for doing so.
04 October 2022
I find staff friendly and helpful and polite. It is clean and tidy.
04 October 2022
The resident is happy in Milton Lodge, she feels safe and secure which is most important. Although not the smartest of homes, we feel the staff are caring and helpful and would like to thank them all for all the work they carry out, especially through the COVID period.
26 September 2022
Early days yet, but very happy as is my mother.
20 September 2022
I am looked after fine.
16 September 2022
The staff are friendly and caring with a professional attitude. Clean and well kept. Lots of activities for my mother to enjoy. The staff all know her name and speak to her. We can visit at any time without any problem. We are kept updated regularly and there are regular family days. We were really worried about leaving our mum in a care home, but we now feel really pleased that she is happy and well cared for.
09 November 2021
Staff are all extremely friendly and helpful.
Latest Reviews for Milton Lodge
25 November 2025
A friendly and kind atmosphere when you arrive. Hard-working carers/cleaners/activities personnel/ chef/ Across every aspect within the home. They care about their residents and do their best to keep them all comfortable and happy. A wonderful team working together and helping the relatives feel relaxed and happy too. A great home for my mum as with her dementia can find it difficult, but they are patient and work around her to keep her happy and comfortable within her environment
21 November 2025
Lovely caring staff and such a home from home for my mum . Very welcoming to visitors I feel confident they are looking after my mums welfare . They do lovely entertainment and welcome us all, in the summer there is a fantastic barbecue and a great Christmas party . There is also lots of other celebrations we are always invited too. Mum is very happy and calls Milton lodge her home . Although my dad in still in their original home he is always welcome and often gets extra invites
21 November 2025
My mum has been in Milton Lodge for about 3 years now. She is bedridden but she is very happy. All the staff are amazing!! Nothing is too much trouble. we are always welcome to visit mum any day or time. Lots of activities going on, plus a visit from Colchester caring for cats is always my mums favourite. Absolutely fantastic home!! Thank you all for caring for my mum so well!
21 November 2025
My mother in law has been in the home for a year now. We as a family have always been pleased with the care, the staffs attitudes towards the residents, the environment and the activities programme. The management are very approachable and will always endeavour to assist where they can. My mother in law has settled in very well and we can't thank Milton Lodge for their love, support and guidance for her continued care. Keep up the excellent work.
17 November 2025
My mum has been at milton lodge for 18 months, I can't praise the staff enough for the care she receives, everyone from the management to domestics are wonderful! Mum's room is really nice, she has lovely food and is very contented . I visit twice a week and the staff are always so lovely! As we know, caring is not easy but they do an admiral job. Well done to you all and thankyou.
17 November 2025
My Father has been a resident since August 2025 and we can't speak highly enough of the care and attention he has received. The carers have shown unbelievable attention to his needs. Dad has settled in very well with staff and other residents.
20 May 2025
This care home is absolutely fantastic they go above and beyond to make sure that my mother is cared for at all times. Nothing is too much trouble for them even asking her what she would like for meals making cakes for her popping in all through the day to make sure she is comfortable and spending time chatting with her. Every time I go in, I'm offered a drink and I quite often like to talk to some of the other residents in there and sometimes I will take my dogs in which is always a hit with most of the residents.
19 May 2025
Well what a lovely enviroment for my stepmum, always clean, lovely home cooker food, my stepmum is always relaxed on visits she often joins in with the great entertainment and activities, her room is always tidy & clean, staff are 2nd to none managment & staff are so friendly and approachable they treat Resident's like family which is why i chose this home for my stepmum and four years on she is still happy and looked after what more could you want for your loved ones , Thankyou Milton lodge
27 November 2024
I cannot fault the care my brother and sister received from all the staff at Milton Lodge. The day-to-day thoughtfulness and compassion shown to my brother in his final weeks and days were wonderful. Thank you for your continuing care of my sister.
25 November 2024
Mum has been in the care home for 18 months. They have done wonders with her. She is safe, clean, eats well and her medication has brought the mother I knew back to me. Thanks to Milton she has retained her sense of humour and her dignity. The management and carers are amazing. It is one big happy family. I volunteer there with the garden and I feel part of this amazing family.
25 November 2024
Absolutely marvellous carers at the home, great management, nothing is too much bother for them. I feel they go above and beyond for residents in my experience and always provide updates as needed but in a compassionate and caring manner, residents are people to them, not a number which has become all too common these days. The manager is great to work alongside and always quickly replies and takes time even when she is not working to help with any matter needed. It is lovely to visit, and people importantly seem happy when you are there.
21 November 2024
Mum has had excellent care from all the staff in Milton Lodge. They make sure there are many activities such as games, singing, baking or arts and crafts which help to keep the residents stimulated. There is an excellent varied menu every day prepared by the kitchen. She is treated with dignity by everyone. If Mum or I have any concerns at all we feel free to voice them and they are taken seriously and help is always at hand. The home is well-equipped, attractively decorated and has a warm and welcoming feel. There is a cheerful demeanour from the domestic staff to the managers. Mum is healthy and encouraged in all aspects of her care. Her appearance is very important to her and the team is on hand to help her with her manicures and hair styling. My family feel very lucky to have found this wonderful home.
23 January 2024
I have been connected with Milton Lodge since 2014 and the residents are a happy bunch of people. Very well fed and kept occupied with games, singing and groups of children also exercising everything that helps to make them happy and as fit as they can be. My mother was here and I can't find fault with anything as staff are so professional and kind.
11 October 2022
Sadly, Mum is now completely bed-bound, totally reliant on others to provide for all of her needs and approaching the end of life. The management and staff at Milton Lodge have ensured that Mum has continued to be well cared for and comfortable throughout her recent deterioration and I cannot thank them enough for doing so.
04 October 2022
I find staff friendly and helpful and polite. It is clean and tidy.
04 October 2022
The resident is happy in Milton Lodge, she feels safe and secure which is most important. Although not the smartest of homes, we feel the staff are caring and helpful and would like to thank them all for all the work they carry out, especially through the COVID period.
26 September 2022
Early days yet, but very happy as is my mother.
20 September 2022
I am looked after fine.
16 September 2022
The staff are friendly and caring with a professional attitude. Clean and well kept. Lots of activities for my mother to enjoy. The staff all know her name and speak to her. We can visit at any time without any problem. We are kept updated regularly and there are regular family days. We were really worried about leaving our mum in a care home, but we now feel really pleased that she is happy and well cared for.
09 November 2021
Staff are all extremely friendly and helpful.