The Conifers

The Conifers is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Essex Care Consortium (Fordham). The home has been registered since September 2020.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated The Conifers 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.

The Conifers has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 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 The Conifers include Jamesons RCH Wormingford Road, The Ridings and Kacee Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.