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Colenso House

23 Colenso Road, Ilford, IG2 7AG

Residential care home · 5 beds · Eden Supported Services

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,427
CQC rating
Good
March 2018
Beds
5
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Redbridge
£1,427a week

About £74,204 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,854 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

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

Staying at home could cost about £377 a week less, £19,604 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,499 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ilford
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Redbridge

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 Colenso House

Colenso House is a residential care home in Ilford, in the Redbridge council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Eden Supported Services, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2016.

At its latest inspection, published March 2018, the CQC rated Colenso House 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.

Colenso House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Redbridge with a fee on record typically charge about £1,427 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 76 registered care homes in Redbridge. The nearest to Colenso House include Maple House, The Old Registry and Sheringham House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
June 2016
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2018)
Council area
Redbridge
Town
Ilford
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?
Good
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; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some management details still being improved.

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

Colenso House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Redbridge typically charge about £1,427 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Colenso House

How much does Colenso House cost?

Colenso House has not published its fees. Care homes in Redbridge typically charge about £1,427 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Colenso House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Colenso House Good in March 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Colenso House provide nursing care?

No. Colenso House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Colenso House offer dementia care?

Colenso House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Redbridge listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Colenso House have?

Colenso House is registered for up to 5 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Redbridge

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 £980 to £1,250 a week. 75 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
Martin B., about Sidonia M.
“Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures”
Bateman S., about Charity N.
See live-in carers near RedbridgeProfiles, 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.

Maple House, Ilford

Maple House

Ilford, IG3 · 0.2 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialRoselock
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ilford

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Redbridge
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Old Registry, Ilford

The Old Registry

Ilford, IG3 · 0.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialRoselock
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Sheringham House, Ilford

Sheringham House

Ilford, IG3 · 0.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,427 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Eden Supported Services