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Blackbrook House
Care home in Colchester, Essex
Operated by Anchor
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Blackbrook House is a 55-bed care home in Colchester, Essex, operated by Anchor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the overall rating published in 2020. The CQC found the home to be Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though safety was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 January 2020 · Last inspected 6 December 2019
Inspectors rated Blackbrook House, a care home for up to 55 older people with a dementia-focused wing, as Good at this January 2020 inspection, the same as last time. People and relatives spoke well of the care, the environment was described as clean and comfortable, and staff were said to know residents well and treat them with dignity. Staff were described as motivated and passionate, and the registered manager was seen as visible and approachable.
- Staff knew people well and supported them with dignity and respect
- People had a varied and nutritious diet and access to a range of activities
- Staff worked well with external professionals to support health and wellbeing
- Care plans were detailed and gave staff clear guidance
- Risk assessments were not always effective in keeping people safe
- Medicines management needed some improvement
- Audits required further work to identify issues across the service effectively
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
412 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Blackbrook House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY, 2.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Colchester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Halstead Day Centre
The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius…
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Cressing Temple Community Shed
The purpose is to share skills and experiences, provide a haven to combat loneliness and isolation and to add value to communities. It is an opportunity to use your skills in wood working,…
Showing groups across Essex.
Part of Anchor
Blackbrook House is one of 132 homes run by Anchor on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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