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  • CQC rated Good · 9.7 on carehome.co.uk

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Care Home in Colchester

Personalised care, built around each resident.

Welcome to Crouched Friars Residential Home, a friendly and welcoming care home in Colchester, Essex. We provide personalised residential, dementia and respite care for older people, delivered by an experienced and compassionate team. Our aim is to create a comfortable, homely environment where every resident feels valued, supported and able to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
CQC overall rating: Good
Review Score: 9.7

Trusted Local Care Home In Colchester

Dignity, comfort and individuality at the heart of everything.

Ideally located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, our home supports a small community of 56 residents. We provide physical and mental stimulation for those with residential and dementia needs, including our own dementia care wing, Colne Lodge.

  • Lift to all floors & wheelchair access
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens
  • Wholesome food, all diets catered for
  • En-suite rooms with TV points and call buttons

Person-centered Care Home In Colchester

Care services at Crouched Friars, Colchester

Whether you are looking for a permanent home, a short break for a family carer, or specialist support for dementia, our team will help you find the right fit.

Colchester Care home fees

Transparent care pricing

We believe in honest, transparent pricing with no hidden surprises. Our fees cover residential, respite and dementia care, with the exact cost depending on your chosen bedroom and the level of care required.

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Download our brochure and paying for care guide

Download your free brochure to learn more about our services, care options, and how we can support you or a loved one. Get a clear picture of our fees and what they cover. We keep pricing fair, transparent, and easy to understand.

Family Owned Care Home In Colchester

Care with dignity & respect

A home from home

Everyday life, thoughtfully supported

The services that make day-to-day life at Crouched Friars comfortable, sociable and safe.

Facilities at our colchester care home

A home that feels like home

  • Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with en-suite facilities
  • In-room call buttons and TV points
  • Engaging activities room and a garden suite
  • Elegant dining room for shared meals
  • Two cosy lounges and a landscaped garden
  • Accessible lift serving every floor

Supportive environment, designed for living

Comfortable Surroundings

Lifestyle & Activities

Daily Meal Plans

How to arrange care At Crouched Friars

A simple, unhurried process

Most families start with a phone call. There is no pressure and no obligation, just clear answers about care in Colchester.

Questions families ask about our Colchester Care home

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide residential care and dementia care for up to 56 residents, including a dedicated dementia wing called Colne Lodge.

We’re in the heart of Colchester, Essex — just a one-minute walk from the town centre shops and amenities.

Our overall CQC rating is Good, and we hold a review score of 9.7 on carehome.co.uk.

Yes. Visits are warmly encouraged, and guests are welcome to enjoy our communal lounges and landscaped gardens.

Yes. The home has been adapted with wheelchair access and a lift to all floors.

Book a visit online in under a minute, or call us on 01206 572647. We’ll confirm a time that suits you.

Local to you

Care home in Colchester, one minute from the town centre

Crouched Friars sits at 103–107 Crouch Street in Colchester — a one-minute stroll from the town centre shops, banks and post office, and an easy drive from every corner of the borough. Families from across Colchester and north Essex choose us because visiting is genuinely simple.

Colchester neighbourhoods we serve

We are just off Crouch Street, a short walk from Colchester Town station and the bus routes that serve Culver Street and Head Street. Castle Park, the Mercury Theatre and firstsite are all within a few minutes, so residents can stay part of the town they know.

  • Lexden
  • Stanway
  • Prettygate
  • Shrub End
  • Mile End
  • Highwoods
  • Greenstead
  • Old Heath
  • New Town
  • Wivenhoe
  • Rowhedge
  • Marks Tey

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