Avalon

Avalon is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Maison Care, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2012.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Avalon Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Avalon has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Avalon include 3 Cracknell Close, 35 Mede Way and Jameson House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.