Provider profile
Colten Care (1993) Limited
CQC lists 7 care homes run by Colten Care (1993) Limited, every one in South West. 100% of its 7 rated services are rated Good or Outstanding, against 83% for the same type of services across England.
- 7registered locations
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3with an Outstanding rating
- 1ratings under 2 years old · 4+ years old: 4
Colten Care (1993) Limited: CQC ratings by key question
| Question | Rated Inadequate | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Good | Rated Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Safe | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Caring | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Responsive | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Well-led | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Each service counted once, by its most recent CQC rating; first service registered November 2010; total care home capacity 437 beds.
Brand: Colten Care.
About Colten Care (1993) Limited's services
Braemar Lodge is Colten Care (1993) Limited's largest care home at 95 beds and Abbey View the smallest at 52. Across 7 homes the total is 437, or 62 per home.
Its services received 1 new CQC rating over the past year (up: 1, down: 0, first rating: 0). Most recent: Avon Reach, Good to Outstanding, 15 October 2026.
Council areas covered: 3, with the largest numbers in Dorset (4), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2) and Wiltshire (1).
Region by region: South West (7 care homes).
Compared with England, weighting for its mix of care homes and home care, Colten Care (1993) Limited has 43% of rated services at Outstanding against 5%, and 0% (0 of 7) below Good against 17%.
Oldest registration: Avon Reach, Christchurch, November 2010. Newest: Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, August 2021.
Each service against its local area
Each row sets one service against every service of its type in the same council area.
| Location | Current rating | Council | Good/Outstanding in the area | Recency vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey View | Dorset | 94% of 107 | 50% locally | |
| Avon Reach | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 96% of 129 | 98% locally | |
| Braemar Lodge | Wiltshire | 89% of 156 | 13% locally | |
| Brook View | Dorset | 94% of 107 | 14% locally | |
| Canford Chase | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 96% of 129 | 2% locally | |
| Castle View | Dorset | 94% of 107 | 15% locally | |
| Newstone House | Dorset | 94% of 107 | 36% locally |
Care homes: Colten Care (1993) Limited
| Name | Location | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey View | Sherborne, Dorset | Rated Sep 2023 | 52 |
| Avon Reach | Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Rated Oct 2026Inspected recently | 60 |
| Braemar Lodge | Salisbury, Wiltshire | Rated Mar 2019 | 95 |
| Brook View | Ferndown, Dorset | Rated Apr 2019 | 56 |
| Canford Chase | Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Rated Dec 2018 | 55 |
| Castle View | Dorchester, Dorset | Rated Jun 2019 | 57 |
| Newstone House | Sturminster Newton, Dorset | Rated Feb 2023 | 62 |
CQC rates each service separately, not the group as a whole. Data: CQC register and published ratings, Oct 2026, used under OGL v3.0. Browse all care groups.
Colten Care (1993) Limited FAQs
What does Colten Care (1993) Limited operate?
On the CQC register, Colten Care (1993) Limited operates 7 care homes, with 437 care home beds.
Are Colten Care (1993) Limited's services well rated?
100% of Colten Care (1993) Limited's 7 rated services are Good or Outstanding: 3 Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Each service is inspected and rated separately, so check the one you are considering.
How old are the ratings for Colten Care (1993) Limited?
Recent: 1 rated in the past two years. Older: 4 rated more than four years ago. Ask about changes since any older rating. How old care ratings are across England.
Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.