A residential home where your loved one is known by name - not room number
Crouched Friars is a residential home in Colchester, rated Good by CQC. We have rooms available right now. We'd love to show you around.
- ✓ CQC Rated Good - consistently
- ✓ 24/7 qualified care staff
- ✓ Dementia care specialists
Care that goes beyond the basics
When you’re looking for a care home, you’re not just looking for a bed and three meals a day. You’re looking for people who genuinely look after someone you love.
At Crouched Friars, our staff have been with us for years. They know our residents’ stories, their preferences, their sense of humour. We know everything from how they take their tea to their tactics in card games. Our team knows, because we’re by their side every day.
In their own words:
We know this isn’t an easy decision
Choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the hardest things a family can do. There’s guilt, uncertainty and a hundred questions you don’t know how to ask yet.
We’ve helped plenty of families through this. There’s no pressure, no hard sell – just an honest conversation about whether Crouched Friars is the right fit. Come for a tour. Meet the team. See it for yourself.
What we offer
Everything you or your loved one needs. All in place:
Residential care: round-the-clock support with daily living, from getting dressed to enjoying activities together
Specialised dementia care: A dedicated wing with specialist staff trained in dementia support, designed to reduce anxiety and preserve dignity
Personalised care plans: Written with you and your family, reviewed regularly, never one-size-fits-all.