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The Cottage Residential Care Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Mr Roy Bellhouse.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Cottage Residential Care 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 The Cottage Residential Care Home in September 2025 and rated the service as Inadequate. The CQC has taken enforcement action and the home is working to address serious concerns. Families should review the CQC report and consider all available options carefully.
The Cottage Residential Care Home is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Inadequate |
| Address | 51 High Street, Brightlingsea, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AQ |
| Phone | 01206 303676 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 15 September 2025 |
| Provider | Mr Roy Bellhouse |
Is The Cottage Residential Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Cottage Residential Care 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/1-130187505
What type of care does The Cottage Residential Care Home provide?
The Cottage Residential Care Home provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Cottage Residential Care Home?
You can contact The Cottage Residential Care Home by phone on 01206 303676, or visit them at 51 High Street, Brightlingsea, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0AQ.
What is The Cottage Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
The Cottage Residential Care Home has been rated "Inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the service is performing badly and the CQC has taken action against the person or organisation that runs it. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-130187505
What are The Cottage Residential Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Cottage Residential Care Home'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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