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Blossomwood
Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7AZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Blossomwood was rated
Rating published 02/04/2020. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 825510Care home's own number
- Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu DiasOperator
- 24th December 2010Registered since
- Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu DiasRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Blossomwood
Blossomwood is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Blossomwood was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias, a partnership. It is the only care home Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Blossomwood been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Blossomwood "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2020.
What types of care does Blossomwood provide?
Blossomwood provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Blossomwood have?
Blossomwood is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Blossomwood?
Blossomwood is run by Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias, a partnership.
When was Blossomwood registered with CQC?
Blossomwood has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010.
Who does Blossomwood care for?
CQC registers Blossomwood to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Blossomwood provide nursing care?
No. Blossomwood is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Blossomwood?
Blossomwood is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Blossomwood?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Colchester, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.