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Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Essex Care Consortium Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue in October 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 5a Plume Avenue, Prettygate, Prettygate, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG |
| Phone | 01206 563149 |
| Website | www.e-care-c.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 24 October 2019 |
| Provider | Essex Care Consortium Limited |
Is Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue registered with the CQC?
Yes. Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-251320583
What type of care does Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue provide?
Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue?
You can contact Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue by phone on 01206 563149, or visit them at 5a Plume Avenue, Prettygate, Prettygate, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG.
What is Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue's CQC rating?
Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-251320583
What are Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Essex Care Consortium - Plume Avenue's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Colchester?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Colchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/colchester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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