Springfields Nursing Home
Colchester, CO6 · 1.7 km · 37 beds
CQC: Good
NursingSpringfields
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
London Road, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1YR
Residential care home · 27 beds · Friends of the Elderly
- Weekly fee
- from £1,520
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2018
- Beds
- 27
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
New Copford Place Residential Care Home's stated fee
£1,520a week
About £79,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,040 a week
A 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 £400 a week less, £20,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,685 a week less than two places.
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35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
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About New Copford Place Residential Care Home
New Copford Place Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated New Copford Place Residential Care 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.
New Copford Place Residential Care Home charges from £1,520 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £79,040 a year. It is about 9% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to New Copford Place Residential Care Home include Springfields Nursing Home, Springfields Residential Home and Marks Tey. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Friends of the Elderly
- Brand
- Friends of the Elderly
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2018)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Colchester
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.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good COVID-19 infection control and visiting arrangements.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,520 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our fees at New Copford Place start from £1,520 per week.” View on New Copford Place Residential Care Home’s website | From the home's website “Our fees at New Copford Place start from £1,520 per week.” View on New Copford Place Residential Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about New Copford Place Residential Care Home
How much does New Copford Place Residential Care Home cost?
New Copford Place Residential Care Home charges from £1,520 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for New Copford Place Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated New Copford Place Residential Care Home Good in July 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does New Copford Place Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. New Copford Place Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does New Copford Place Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. New Copford Place Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does New Copford Place Residential Care Home have?
New Copford Place Residential Care Home is registered for up to 27 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.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
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.
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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
Springfields Residential Home
Colchester, CO6 · 1.7 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSpringfields
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Marks Tey
Colchester, CO6 · 1.9 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week