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Pinewood and Hollywood
Smiths Field, Colchester, CO1 2HP — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Pinewood and Hollywood was rated
Rating published 30/04/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 791455Care home's own number
- CertitudeOperator
- 8th December 2025Registered since
- Certitude Trading LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Pinewood and Hollywood
Pinewood and Hollywood is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
Pinewood and Hollywood was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2025. It is run by Certitude Trading Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 14991207). Certitude Trading Limited runs 15 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Its current rating was inherited from the home's previous registration, which CQC does when a home changes provider. It reflects an inspection under the earlier owner until CQC inspects the home again.
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Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Pinewood and Hollywood been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Pinewood and Hollywood "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2019.
What types of care does Pinewood and Hollywood provide?
Pinewood and Hollywood provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Pinewood and Hollywood have?
Pinewood and Hollywood is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Pinewood and Hollywood?
Pinewood and Hollywood is run by Certitude Trading Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 14991207). The provider runs 15 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Pinewood and Hollywood registered with CQC?
Pinewood and Hollywood has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2025.
Who does Pinewood and Hollywood care for?
CQC registers Pinewood and Hollywood to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Pinewood and Hollywood provide nursing care?
No. Pinewood and Hollywood 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 Pinewood and Hollywood?
Pinewood and Hollywood 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 Pinewood and Hollywood?
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.