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Gables is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Gables 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 Gables in May 2021 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.
Gables is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ER |
| Phone | 01206 841515 |
| Website | www.cygnethealth.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 11 May 2021 |
| Provider | Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited |
Is Gables registered with the CQC?
Yes. Gables 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/1-2259433481
What type of care does Gables provide?
Gables provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Gables?
You can contact Gables by phone on 01206 841515, or visit them at 262 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ER.
What is Gables's CQC rating?
Gables 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/1-2259433481
What are Gables's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Gables'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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