Priory Lodge
62 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QE · View on map
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Key facts
The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 16 March 2026
“Date of assessment: 13/01/2026 – 16/02/2026”
“Priory Lodge is a residential care home providing accommodation with personal care for up to 15 people. There were 11 people living at Priory Lodge at the time of our assessment. The service provides care to adults under 65 and people with mental health needs. Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive a regulated activity of personal care. This is to help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do, we also consider any wider social care provided. At the time of the inspection, 7 people were in receipt of regulated activity. This was a fully comprehensive assessment, and we looked at all 5 key questions.”
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“We found that previous breaches in relation to person centred care and staffing were now met and the provider was no longer in breach of these regulations. There was, however, a continued breach in relation to safe care and treatment and governance. There was not always sufficient information relating to individual risks to people and how these should be managed and mitigated. People’s care was not always personalised to reflect their individual needs and preferences. Governance systems and audits were not effective in identifying and addressing concerns, particularly around infection prevention control and medication.”
“Staff were caring and promoted people’s privacy and dignity. Staff understood their responsibility to report concerns about safety. Staff felt supported and enjoyed working at Priory Lodge. People’s communication needs were assessed.”
“In instances where CQC have decided to take civil or criminal enforcement action against a provider, we will publish this information on our website if appropriate, after any representations and / or appeals have been concluded.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
Priory Lodge entered the official register.
Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 16 March 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 9 October 2023, rated Inadequate
Inspected 17 February 2022, not rated
Inspected 27 November 2019, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 15 November 2018, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 29 January 2018, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 1 September 2016, rated Requires improvement
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Priory Lodge registered for?
Priory Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Mental Health.
How many Rooms does Priory Lodge have?
There are 20 Single Rooms.
What is Priory Lodge's CQC rating?
Priory Lodge is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 16 March 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-128666390.
How many beds does Priory Lodge have?
Priory Lodge is registered for 20 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Priory Lodge?
The registered manager is Mr Steven Govinden.
When was Priory Lodge last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Priory Lodge on 16 March 2026.
Where is Priory Lodge located?
Priory Lodge is located in Colchester, United Kingdom.
When did Priory Lodge register with CQC?
Priory Lodge first registered on 3 December 2010.
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