481 Ipswich Road

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About Us

We are a small residential care home on Ipswich Road in Colchester, Essex, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while the person staying with us has company and a change of surroundings.

This is somebody's home before it is anything else. People here have their own rooms, their own routines and a real say in how the day goes. Support is about making ordinary things possible rather than doing them for people. Cooking a meal you like. Doing your own shopping. Managing money and appointments. Getting to a club, a course or a job. Seeing family and friends when you want to. We pay close attention to that distinction, because independence is easily eroded by help that arrives in too much of a hurry.

Communication matters a great deal here. Not everybody uses many words, and understanding a person properly takes time, attention and a willingness to be corrected rather than assumptions. Plans are written with the person, reviewed honestly and changed when they no longer fit, and we work alongside families and social work and health colleagues so that support is joined up.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our practice around choice and privacy, where any home can drift without noticing. If you are considering a place or a respite stay with us, please come and visit and meet the people who live here.

Common questions about 481 Ipswich Road

Where is 481 Ipswich Road located?

481 Ipswich Road is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does 481 Ipswich Road provide?

481 Ipswich Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is 481 Ipswich Road's CQC rating?

481 Ipswich Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does 481 Ipswich Road offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. 481 Ipswich Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact 481 Ipswich Road

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Care We Offer

  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about 481 Ipswich Road

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. 481 Ipswich Road is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. 481 Ipswich Road is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. 481 Ipswich Road offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. 481 Ipswich Road supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 20 May 2023
  • Report published: 20 May 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Typical weekly fees in the East

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