Care home

Millwrights

Care home in Colchester, Essex

Millwrights

Care home in Colchester, Essex

Not yet rated by CQC6 beds
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
Address56a, Baden Powell Drive, Colchester, CO3 4SR
Beds6

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About

Millwrights is one of ten residential properties operated by Pathways Care Consortium across seven locations in and around Colchester. The home provides supported living for up to 6 residents of varying ages and support needs within a residential area of Colchester. It is maintained to meet CQC and Health and Safety standards, with facilities and adaptations appropriate to residents' requirements.

The property is furnished and decorated to create a domestic environment, and residents and families have the opportunity to personalise bedrooms and living spaces with their own choice of decoration and belongings.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Colchester Hospital3.0 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

412 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime43%
Shoplifting13%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Essex pays care homes.
YearCouncil 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

Millwrights is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is AMBROSE AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Colchester Hospital · 3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Requires improvement
AMBROSE AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE · 0.4 mi

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.

Charity

Age Concern Chelmsford

Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209522)
Charity

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…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (280552)
Charity

Stock Over 60's Club

Provides recreational facilities for elderly people

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (287190)
Charity

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,…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175821)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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