Mickleboro Lodge

Mickleboro Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by D & S Healthcare, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2024.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated Mickleboro Lodge 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.

Mickleboro Lodge 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 Mickleboro Lodge include Colonia Court Care Home, AYS Care and Pinewood and Hollywood. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.