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The Conifers is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Essex Care Consortium (Fordham) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Conifers 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 The Conifers in March 2023 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.
The Conifers is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Wormingford Road, Fordham, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3NS |
| Phone | 01206 241366 |
| Website | www.ecarec.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 9 March 2023 |
| Provider | Essex Care Consortium (Fordham) Limited |
Is The Conifers registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Conifers 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/1-9176432858
What type of care does The Conifers provide?
The Conifers provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact The Conifers?
You can contact The Conifers by phone on 01206 241366, or visit them at Wormingford Road, Fordham, Fordham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3NS.
What is The Conifers's CQC rating?
The Conifers 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/1-9176432858
What are The Conifers's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Conifers'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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