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Willow Health Limited

82a The Willows, Colchester, CO2 8PX

Residential care home · 7 beds · Willow Health

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
July 2019
Beds
7
residential
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 Willow Health Limited

Willow Health Limited is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Willow Health. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2019, the CQC rated Willow Health Limited 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.

Willow Health Limited 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 Willow Health Limited include Foxburrow Grange, Ewer Court and Pinewood and Hollywood. 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
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (July 2019)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
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 overall; inspectors found kind, person-centred care, but safety needed 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

Willow Health Limited 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 Willow Health Limited

How much does Willow Health Limited cost?

Willow Health Limited 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 Willow Health Limited?

The Care Quality Commission rated Willow Health Limited Good in July 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Willow Health Limited provide nursing care?

No. Willow Health Limited is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Willow Health Limited offer dementia care?

Willow Health Limited 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 Willow Health Limited have?

Willow Health Limited is registered for up to 7 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

Foxburrow Grange, Colchester

Foxburrow Grange

Colchester, CO2 · 0.8 km · 69 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaOutlook 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
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
Ewer Court, Colchester

Ewer Court

Colchester, CO2 · 1.5 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
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
Pinewood and Hollywood, Colchester

Pinewood and Hollywood

Colchester, CO1 · 1.5 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCertitude
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