Elderly & Social Care in Colchester

Compare 188 Elderly Care clinics in Colchester — CQC ratings, NHS & private options.

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Elderly Care clinics in Colchester at a glance

HealthWise lists 188 elderly care clinics in Colchester, across 7 postcode areas including CO4, CO2, CO3, CO7. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

CQC ratings

Of these, 1 rated Outstanding, 102 rated Good, 10 rated Requires improvement, 1 rated Inadequate, and 74 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 18 December 2023. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.

NHS and private

Where we know how a clinic is funded: 1 private.

Where they are

  • CO4: 36 clinics
  • CO2: 35 clinics
  • CO3: 29 clinics
  • CO7: 29 clinics
  • CO5: 21 clinics
  • CO6: 21 clinics
  • CO1: 17 clinics

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For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Elderly & Social Care guide. To see every clinic in Colchester, browse the full Colchester directory.

Last updated: 2026-10-06

Frequently Asked Questions

HealthWise lists 188 elderly care clinics in Colchester, in postcode areas including CO4, CO2, CO3. All are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Outstanding, 102 rated Good, 10 rated Requires improvement, 1 rated Inadequate, and 74 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
A residential care home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing and meals). A nursing home also has registered nurses on site to provide nursing care for people with more complex health needs. Many providers offer both.
In England, the Care Quality Commission inspects and rates care homes and home-care agencies as Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Each HealthWise listing shows the current rating where available and links to the full CQC report, which is worth reading in detail.
It depends on your needs and finances. Your local council can carry out a needs assessment and a financial assessment to determine any support you qualify for; some people fund their own care. Thresholds change, so check the latest guidance on GOV.UK or with your local authority.

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