Drummonds
Residential care home in Colchester, Essex
Operated by Black Swan International
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
Drummonds is a 45-bed residential care home in Colchester, Essex, providing care for older people and those with physical and learning disabilities. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating in the Responsiveness key question and Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led.
The home is part of AcrossEast Anglia's portfolio of locally managed residential services across the region. It offers personalised care in a safe, professionally managed environment where older residents and those with complex needs receive support tailored to their individual circumstances.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- 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 | — |
- 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
Drummonds is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 8.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KELVEDON & FEERING HEALTH CENTRE, 1.5 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 Black Swan International
Drummonds is one of 21 homes run by Black Swan International 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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