481 Ipswich Road

481 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0HQ

07507704495

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 April 2023

Provider

Inclusive Support Limited

Beds

5 beds

About 481 Ipswich Road

481 Ipswich Road is a residential care home in Essex, offering personal care and support to people with learning disabilities or autism. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The service provides personal care and support to up to five people with learning disabilities or autism. At inspection, all five places were occupied. The home is located in a residential area in a property similar in design to neighbouring houses.

Staff support residents to maintain independence and engage with their local communities. People living at the home receive individualised care tailored to their needs and preferences, with staff working to promote dignity, choice and respect in their daily support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 May 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO4 0HQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 20 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 April 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 481 Ipswich Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 481 Ipswich Road, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 481 Ipswich Road, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 481 Ipswich Road's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees