Crouched Friars Residential Home

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Crouched Friars is a residential care home in Colchester providing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia.

People come to us at different points. Some have managed at home for years with increasing difficulty, others arrive suddenly after a fall or a spell in hospital. Either way the early weeks matter, and we spend them learning about the person, their family and their habits, because that is what allows us to offer care that fits rather than care in general.

Staff help with washing and dressing, with moving about safely, with medication and with eating and drinking well, and they do it at the pace of the person. For those living with dementia we keep the day predictable and the surroundings familiar, adjust how we communicate rather than expecting the person to adjust to us, and treat distress as something to be understood.

The home is somewhere people live. Rooms are personalised, meals are cooked here with a genuine choice, there is company for those who want it and quiet for those who do not, and visitors are welcome.

Respite and short stays can be arranged.

If you would like to look round, please telephone us and we will arrange a time.

Common questions about Crouched Friars Residential Home

Where is Crouched Friars Residential Home located?

Crouched Friars Residential Home is a residential care home in Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Crouched Friars Residential Home provide?

Crouched Friars Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Crouched Friars Residential Home's CQC rating?

Crouched Friars Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Crouched Friars Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Crouched Friars Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Crouched Friars Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Crouched Friars Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Crouched Friars Residential Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • 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 Crouched Friars Residential Home

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?

Yes. Crouched Friars Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Crouched Friars Residential Home 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. Crouched Friars Residential Home 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. Crouched Friars Residential Home 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: 8 October 2022
  • Report published: 8 October 2022

Overall: Good

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

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Typical weekly fees in the East

Crouched Friars Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Crouched Friars Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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