Blossomwood

Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AZ

01206825510

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 February 2020

Provider

Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodApr 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Blossomwood

Blossomwood is a residential care home in Essex, offering support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex or physical health needs. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Blossomwood provides residential care and accommodation for up to 12 people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex or physical health needs. The service operates from one building with two separate living areas, accommodating ten people at the time of inspection. The home has been designed to enable residents to live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence, providing person-centred support that is appropriate and inclusive.

While the service is larger than typical domestic properties and current best practice guidance, the building's design effectively mitigates any negative impact this size might have on residents' experience and quality of life.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 April 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO7 7AZ

Registered care categories

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 2 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 February 2020.

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

Read Blossomwood'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 Blossomwood, 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 Blossomwood, 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 Blossomwood'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