Blossomwood
- Care home
- 12 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2010
- Essex, East of England
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
295 of 361
rated care homes in Essex are rated Good, like this one.
Blossomwood: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2020.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 2 April 2020. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
About the service: Blossomwood is a residential care home, providing personal care and accommodation for up to 12 people who may have a learning disability, autism and or complex/physical health needs. On the day of our inspection 12 people were living at the service accommodated in one building separated into two different living areas.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The service has been developed and re-designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and /or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice and independence. People using the service receive planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that was appropriate and inclusive for them.
The service was a large home, bigger than most domestic style properties. It was registered for the support of up to 12 people. Ten people were using the service. This is larger than current best practice guidance. However. the size of the service having a negative impact on people was mitigated by the building design.
People's experience of using this service: People were safe living in the service. Risks had been identified and people were looked after safely.
Staff were kind and caring and supported people to be as independent as possible.
People had access to healthcare professionals when required.
Staff knew how to care for people. Staff used their skills and the resources and equipment provided so the risk of accidental harm or infections was reduced. Staff had developed effective skills to meet the complex needs of the people at the service.
People were supported to have their prescribed medicines safely to remain well.
People were supported to eat and drink. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible.
The service had a well-defined management structure. The registered manager had clear oversight of the service and worked alongside staff. Staff were respectful of the register manager and told us they were approachable and supportive.
Audits were in place and people were encouraged to give their feedback about the service. Regular surveys were carried out with a range of people, relatives, staff and professionals. Information was used to make
improvements to the service.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Ramrup Bolaky
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)5 inspection reports, latest 2 April 2020. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Partnership
Getting help from Essex County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Essex County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0345 603 7630, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.30pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Essex County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Blossomwood provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Blossomwood as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Blossomwood have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 12 beds at Blossomwood.
- When was Blossomwood last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Blossomwood was published on 2 April 2020.
- Who runs Blossomwood?
- Blossomwood is run by Mr Ramrup Bolaky & Mr Pelandapatirage Gemunu Dias.
- What is Blossomwood's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 2 April 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 01206 825510
- Address
- Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7AZ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Nationwide Community Care Limited - 35 Mede Way Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Saresta and Serenade Good, 1.2 miles away
- G Nationwide Community Care Limited - 3 Cracknell Close Good, 1.3 miles away
- G Avalon Good, 1.3 miles away
- – Duncannons Not yet rated, 1.4 miles away