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Milton Lodge Retirement Home
288-290, Colchester, CO4 0ES — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Milton Lodge Retirement Home was rated
Rating published 19/08/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 35 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 841215Care home's own number
- Sohal HealthcareOperator
- 23rd January 2015Registered since
- Milton Lodge Limited, RM11 3LNRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Milton Lodge Retirement Home
Located in Ipswich Road, Colchester, Milton Lodge Retirement Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care, run by Sohal Healthcare.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Nursing specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Milton Lodge Retirement Home been given by the regulator?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in October 2019.
What types of care does Milton Lodge Retirement Home provide?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Milton Lodge Retirement Home have?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home has 35 rooms.
How much does Milton Lodge Retirement Home cost?
Prices for Milton Lodge Retirement Home start from £1,095.00 per week.
Who owns Milton Lodge Retirement Home?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home is run by Sohal Healthcare.
Does Milton Lodge Retirement Home provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types Milton Lodge Retirement Home offers.
Does Milton Lodge Retirement Home offer Respite care?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home does offer Respite care.
Does Milton Lodge Retirement Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Milton Lodge Retirement Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Milton Lodge Retirement Home come under?
Milton Lodge Retirement Home comes under Essex.
Does Milton Lodge Retirement Home accept local authority clients?
Local Authority-funded clients are accepted at Milton Lodge Retirement Home.
Does Milton Lodge Retirement Home accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
NHS Continuing Healthcare clients are accepted at Milton Lodge Retirement Home.
Who is the manager at Milton Lodge Retirement Home?
The registered manager at Milton Lodge Retirement Home is Trudi Snee.