Duncannons

Bromley Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7SF

01206547737

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Inclusive Support 2 Limited

Beds

6 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Inclusive Support 2 Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Duncannons

Duncannons is a small residential care home with six beds located on Bromley Road in Ardleigh, near Colchester in Essex. The home is operated by Inclusive Support 2 Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities. As a smaller establishment, it offers a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so no official rating is currently available. It accepts residents across a range of age groups and support needs, making it suitable for mixed-cohort residential care. Prospective residents and their families should contact the home directly to discuss specific care requirements and accommodation available.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Duncannons, 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 Duncannons, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Duncannons'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