Care Homes in CO4, Essex

Care-home types in CO4

Care homes in CO4: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in CO4?

There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in the CO4 area of Essex: 7 are registered for residential care and 3 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in CO4?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In the CO4 area of Essex, 7 homes are residential-only, 3 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in CO4?

The 10 care homes in the CO4 area of Essex are run by 9 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is D & S Healthcare Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in CO4 is safe?

Every care home in the CO4 area of Essex is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in CO4 last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in the CO4 area of Essex is dated 5 March 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

CQC-registered care homes in CO4

• Tall TreesNursingOaks Place, Mile End Road, CO4 5XR · CO4 5XROperated by Care UK Care Services Limited
  01206844425CQC record updated 5 March 2026
• AYS CareResidential65-67, Harwich Road, CO4 3BU · CO4 3BUOperated by AYS Care LTD
  07506861638CQC record updated 3 March 2026
• Tall TreesNursingOaks Place, Mile End Road, CO4 5XR · CO4 5XROperated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
  01206844425CQC record updated 13 February 2026
• Welshwood ManorResidential37 Welshwood Park Road, CO4 3HZ · CO4 3HZOperated by Davard Care Homes Limited
  01206868483CQC record updated 12 January 2026
• Mickleboro LodgeResidential184 St. Andrews Avenue, CO4 3AG · CO4 3AGOperated by D & S Healthcare Limited
  01206521995CQC record updated 29 August 2025
• Hazel VillaResidential44-46 Nayland Road, Mile End, CO4 5EN · CO4 5ENOperated by D & S Healthcare Limited
  01206899855CQC record updated 17 March 2025
• Valmark HouseResidential90 Mill Road, Mile End, CO4 5LJ · CO4 5LJOperated by Broad Horizons Limited
  01206853539CQC record updated 25 November 2023
• The HavenResidential84 Harwich Road, CO4 3BS · CO4 3BSOperated by Comfort Care Services (Colchester) Limited
  01206867143CQC record updated 31 August 2023
• 481 Ipswich RoadResidential481 Ipswich Road, CO4 0HQ · CO4 0HQOperated by Inclusive Support Limited
  07507704495CQC record updated 20 May 2023
• Colonia Court Care HomeNursingSt Andrews Avenue, CO4 3AN · CO4 3ANOperated by Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited
  01206791952CQC record updated 16 March 2023

For each home's current CQC rating and full inspection report, see cqc.org.uk.