Priory Lodge

Priory Lodge is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Mr David Krishnalall Jangali. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Priory Lodge Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Priory 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 Priory Lodge include Ewer Court, Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home and The Haven. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.