Care homes in Colchester offering learning disability care

Learning disability care in Colchester by the numbers

23 of the 46 care homes in Colchester are registered with CQC for learning disability care (50%). Of those rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding: 12 points above the 83% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 86% for learning disability care.

The Oaks Care Home, The Bungalow and Stanway Villa lead the list for learning disability care. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 3 fall within the last two years. Together they hold 199 registered beds, and nursing care at 2. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Essex as a whole has 166 care homes registered for learning disability care; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 50% of registrations here and 42% across Essex.

In the East of England, residential care typically costs about £1,455 a week and nursing care about £1,685. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Our cost method.

What to expect from learning disability care

The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".

Before you choose: questions on learning disability care

1. How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
2. How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
3. How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
4. How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
5. How do you reduce restrictive practices?

Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Essex.

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