Myland House

81 Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5BU

01206853604

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

27 April 2019

Provider

The Disabilities Trust

Beds

5 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 6 are lower.

20 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 25 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
GoodApr 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Disabilities Trust, which runs 12 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 9 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 Myland House

Myland House is a small residential care home in Colchester, Essex, providing five beds for older people, younger adults, and individuals with physical disabilities. Located on Mile End Road, it is operated by The Disabilities Trust, a national charity with extensive experience in disability support services.

The home received a Good rating from the CQC following its most recent inspection in April 2019. Its small size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, which can support personalised care approaches.

Myland House accepts residents across different age groups and care needs, including those managing physical disabilities alongside older age. As a specialist provider, The Disabilities Trust brings established expertise in supporting people with complex support requirements in a domestic environment.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Myland House, 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 Myland House, 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 Myland House'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