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The Bungalow
Plains Farm Close, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Bungalow was rated
Rating published 10/06/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 843661Care home's own number
- Maison Care LtdOperator
- 25th July 2012Registered since
- Maison Care LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Bungalow
The Bungalow is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Bungalow was registered with the Care Quality Commission in July 2012. It is run by Maison Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07952107). Maison Care Ltd runs 4 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 and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering The Bungalow? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Start in 24-48 hours
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list.
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- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Bungalow been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Bungalow "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published June 2025.
What types of care does The Bungalow provide?
The Bungalow provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Bungalow have?
The Bungalow is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Bungalow?
The Bungalow is run by Maison Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07952107). The provider runs 4 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Bungalow registered with CQC?
The Bungalow has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since July 2012.
Who does The Bungalow care for?
CQC registers The Bungalow to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Bungalow provide nursing care?
No. The Bungalow 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 The Bungalow?
The Bungalow 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 The Bungalow?
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.