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Milton Lodge Retirement Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Milton Lodge Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Milton Lodge Retirement Home 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 Milton Lodge Retirement Home 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.
Milton Lodge Retirement Home is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 288-290, Ipswich Road, Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ES |
| Phone | 01206 841215 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 19 August 2026 |
| Provider | Milton Lodge Limited |
Is Milton Lodge Retirement Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Milton Lodge Retirement Home 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/1-1817647353
What type of care does Milton Lodge Retirement Home provide?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Milton Lodge Retirement Home?
You can contact Milton Lodge Retirement Home by phone on 01206 841215, or visit them at 288-290, Ipswich Road, Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0ES.
What is Milton Lodge Retirement Home's CQC rating?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home 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/1-1817647353
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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