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Lychgate House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Lychgate House Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, 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, Lychgate House 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 Lychgate House in August 2026 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.
Lychgate House is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 145 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RE |
| Phone | 01206 500074 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 17 August 2026 |
| Provider | Lychgate House Care Limited |
Is Lychgate House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Lychgate House 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/1-9758862705
What type of care does Lychgate House provide?
Lychgate House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Lychgate House?
You can contact Lychgate House by phone on 01206 500074, or visit them at 145 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4RE.
What is Lychgate House's CQC rating?
Lychgate House 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/1-9758862705
What are Lychgate House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Lychgate House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
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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