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Lychgate House
145 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Lychgate House was rated
Rating published 17/08/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 16 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 500074Care home's own number
- Lychgate House Care LimitedOperator
- 25th February 2021Registered since
- Lychgate House Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Lychgate House
Lychgate House is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential and Mental Health care.
Lychgate House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in February 2021. It is run by Lychgate House Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 12825553). It is the only care home Lychgate House Care Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Lychgate House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Lychgate House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2026.
What types of care does Lychgate House provide?
Lychgate House provides Residential and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Lychgate House have?
Lychgate House is registered for 16 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Lychgate House?
Lychgate House is run by Lychgate House Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 12825553).
When was Lychgate House registered with CQC?
Lychgate House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since February 2021.
Who does Lychgate House care for?
CQC registers Lychgate House to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does Lychgate House provide nursing care?
No. Lychgate House 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 Lychgate House?
Lychgate House 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 Lychgate House?
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.