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Cheviot Nursing Home

11 Park Road, Colchester, CO3 3UL

Nursing home · 33 beds · Balkerne Gardens Trust

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
December 2018
Beds
33
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Colchester
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Cheviot Nursing Home

Cheviot Nursing Home is a nursing home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Balkerne Gardens Trust, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated Cheviot Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Cheviot Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Cheviot Nursing Home include Woodlands Residential Home for Ladies, The Oaks Care Home and Maldon Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2018)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall, with Outstanding responsive care but some risk and capacity records needing improvement.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Cheviot Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Cheviot Nursing Home

How much does Cheviot Nursing Home cost?

Cheviot Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Cheviot Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Cheviot Nursing Home Good in December 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Cheviot Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Cheviot Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Cheviot Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Cheviot Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Cheviot Nursing Home have?

Cheviot Nursing Home is registered for up to 33 residents.

Care at home

35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Colchester

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Colchester

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Oaks Care Home, Colchester

The Oaks Care Home

Colchester, CO3 · 0.6 km · 61 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaNew Century Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Maldon Lodge, Colchester

Maldon Lodge

Colchester, CO3 · 0.7 km · 6 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Balkerne Gardens Trust