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Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home

Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PR · View on map

Residential Care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led Requires improvementCaring GoodResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 6 December 2019

Beds
40
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2010

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home

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Overview

Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Inspected 6 December 2019

SafeGood
Well-ledRequires improvement
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 6 DECEMBER 2019 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-124150301 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

6 Dec 2010

Registered with CQC

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home entered the official register.

6 December 2019

Rated Good overall

Inspected 6 December 2019 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 28 March 2017, rated Good

Inspected 23 July 2014, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered6 December 2010
Registered managerMiss Amy Lousie Blowers
Council areaColchester
Integrated care boardNHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PROpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home registered for?

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What is Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home's CQC rating?

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 6 December 2019). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-124150301.

How many beds does Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home have?

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is registered for 40 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home?

The registered manager is Miss Amy Lousie Blowers.

When was Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home on 6 December 2019.

Where is Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home located?

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is located in Colchester, United Kingdom.

When did Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home register with CQC?

Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home first registered on 6 December 2010.

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