The Ridings

The Ridings 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 people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Inclusive Support, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated The Ridings 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.

The Ridings 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 The Ridings include Tudor House, Marsh House and Loganberry Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.