Right at Home Colchester and District
Unit 6, Chancers Farm, Fossetts Lane, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NY · View on map
This is the agency's office. Care is delivered in clients' own homes.
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Overview
Right at Home Colchester and District is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex (CO6). It is registered with CQC.
It provides personal care and support to people in their own homes. Its services also include dementia home care. CQC records list its specialisms as Caring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia and Physical disabilities. CQC records give its local authority as Essex. CQC rated it Good at its last assessment.
Registration details
- Registered as a homecare agency with the Care Quality Commission since March 2016.
- Supports: older people (65+), people with dementia, physical disabilities and adults under 65
- Local authority: Essex
- Registered manager: Georgina Emmins
- Run by: Oakfield Quality Homecare Limited
The inspection record
Rated Good overall. Report published 20 October 2026.
“Right at Home Care-Colchester is a domiciliary care service registered to provide personal care to individuals living in their own homes. At the time of our assessment there were 29 people receiving a regulated activity. CQC only inspects where people receive personal care. Personal care is help with tasks related to personal hygiene. Where they do provide personal care, we also consider any wider social care provided during our assessment. At this assessment we looked at all the key questions and all the quality statements.”
“Date of assessment: 04 August to 03 September 2026.”
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“This was a comprehensive assessment covering all quality statements. At our last inspection we rated this service a good.”
“At this inspection we found Right at Home Care offered a good, consistent service to people. People worked in partnership with the care provider to develop and tailor the service to meet their needs.”
“During the assessment we spoke with 5 staff, 8 people and their relatives and other stakeholders such as health and social care professionals to get their feedback about how people’s personal care needs were being met. This also included speaking to the registered manager, and compliance officer. We reviewed documentation including policies, care records, training records, recruitment files, governance records, and procedures.”
“The provider’s systems and processes in place were effective in assessing, monitoring, and improving the quality of the service. The management team had good systems and processes and could evidence they had taken action to continually improve the service. Accidents and incidents were analysed, and trends and patterns were identified to mitigate future risks and improve the quality of the service.”
“Staff worked in partnership with people, families, and professionals to plan and deliver care tailored to people's individual needs and preferences. Staff spoke positively about their work and we found there was a shared ethos of kindness and compassion amongst the care team. Staff members were supportive of each other and told us how they wanted the best outcomes for people they supported. Care plans were person centred, highly detailed and clear for staff to follow.”
“Staff wellbeing and development was prioritised. Staff were well supported in their role and felt valued. There were staff recognition schemes in place and staff had access to opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge. A comprehensive training programme was in place and staff were supported with career progression. There was a clear culture of openness and positivity.”
Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 10 March 2017, rated Good
Frequently asked questions
What services does Right at Home Colchester and District provide?
Right at Home Colchester and District is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide dementia home care and personal care.
Which local authority is Right at Home Colchester and District registered in?
Right at Home Colchester and District is registered in the Essex local authority area.
What is Right at Home Colchester and District's CQC rating?
Right at Home Colchester and District is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 20 October 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-2489248885.
Who is the registered manager at Right at Home Colchester and District?
The registered manager is Georgina Emmins.
Who owns Right at Home Colchester and District?
Right at Home Colchester and District is operated by Oakfield Quality Homecare Limited.
When was Right at Home Colchester and District last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Right at Home Colchester and District on 20 October 2026.
Where is Right at Home Colchester and District located?
Right at Home Colchester and District is located in Colchester, United Kingdom.
When did Right at Home Colchester and District register with CQC?
Right at Home Colchester and District first registered on 3 March 2016.
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