Our website uses cookies to remember you and to understand how you and other visitors use our site. You can see a complete list of these cookies and find out more about them by viewing our cookie policy. I Accept HOME ABOUT OUR SERVICES WORK WITH US NEWS SUPPORT US CONTACT Let us help today: 01206 543 517 We are a not-for-profit organisation and welcome any help DONATE Residential care in the centre of Colchester Residential Care CARE SERVICES Freda Gunton Lodge is our 40 bedded residential care home in the centre of Colchester, providing high-quality care in attractive and well-equipped accommodation. Well trained staff work closely with residents to ensure that care is tailored to individual needs and delivered in partnership with residents and their families. We put great emphasis on helping residents to live meaningful lives; consulting them about everything that affects them and providing activities to keep people mentally and physically active. We believe every meal should embrace fresh, seasonal ingredients used thoughtfully to produce simple but nutritious food that meets the needs and desires of the people who live with us. Respite Care We provide a home for life for the majority of residents, but we also look after some older people who come to stay with us for short periods to give themselves or their carers a break. Considering Residential Care in Colchester? Our Residents Guide contains information intended to help you make a fully informed choice about whether or not Freda Gunton Lodge is the right home for you. Staff are always available and happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. We suggest that you and your family visit us, sample a meal and talk to staff and residents before deciding your future. A short respite stay can allow you to experience life at Freda Gunton Lodge. For more information or to arrange a visit telephone the home on 01206 574786 or email fgl@bgtrust.org Applications If you would like to apply, please download an application form and return it to us: Application Form Equal Opportunities Questionnaire If you would like to review our contract, please click Residents Contract FGL. Our Services Care At Home Sheltered Housing Residential Care Nursing Care Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home CQC overall rating Good 11 February 2020 See the report Freda Gunton Lodge CQC report Making a difference WHAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY "Equalled the Savoy and the Ritz!" Just a quick note to thank you all so much for the wonderful afternoon on Friday. I have had afternoon tea at The Ritz and The Savoy and I am sure anyone who has also done that will agree that the food you gave us totally equalled that – it was beautiful. GLENDA WATERS COLCHESTER | SHELTERED HOUSING TENANT "Thank you for your kindness" “I would like to thank you for the sensitive way you explained and sorted out the finances of dad’s care when I first came to see you, and the subsequent visits for your kindness” JULIE WESTON | RELATIVE If you are interested in arranging a visit, please do call us: 01206 543 517 An Exempt Charity Registered as a Co-operative & Community Benefit Society Reg no. R13299 Balkerne Gardens About Support Us Work with us News Contact Our Services Care At Home Sheltered Housing Residential Care Nursing Care © 2021 Balkerne Gardens Trust Terms & Conditions Cookies Privacy Policy