Brook House
Residential care home in Colchester, Essex
Operated by Milton Lodge
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- 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
Brook House is a 36-bed residential home in White Colne, a village in north Essex on the outskirts of Colchester. It was converted from a Victorian country house, with extensions added in 1990 and 2005, and was fully refurbished in 2022. The home stands in two acres, and at the rear is an enclosed garden with lawns, flower beds and patio areas. The towns of Halstead and Colchester are nearby.
The home provides residential and respite care for people over 65, including men and women and married couples or partners. It also supports people living with dementia, and it accepts both long-term and short-term residents. Care is provided around the clock by staff, many of whom have ten years or more of service. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall (report published 2024). Its key-question grades are Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- 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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Brook House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PUMP HOUSE SURGERY, 1.1 miles away.
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 Milton Lodge
Brook House is one of 2 homes run by Milton Lodge 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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