Cleaveland Lodge
Residential care home in Colchester, Essex
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
Cleaveland Lodge is a 54-bed residential care home in Colchester, Essex, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents' independence, dignity and privacy while delivering residential and dementia care in a family-run setting. It serves both individuals and couples requiring residential support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 August 2021 · Last inspected 29 July 2021
People living at the home told inspectors they were happy with their care and support. Staff were described as safely recruited and trained, and people were supported to make choices, eat well, see other health professionals and take part in activities. The report also says the premises are well kept and that the registered manager has driven improvements since the previous inspection.
- Staff are recruited after the required checks and receive appropriate training, and medication is given by trained staff
- People are supported to eat and drink enough and are referred to other health professionals when needed
- Care plans are made and reviewed with people, their relatives and advocates, and people are helped to follow their interests
- The provider and registered manager have made improvements, and the building is well maintained and suitable for people
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
412 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Cleaveland Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWHEDGE SURGERY, 0.6 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.
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Stock Over 60's Club
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Cressing Temple Community Shed
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Showing groups across Essex.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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