Crouched Friars Residential Home

Crouched Friars Residential Home Crouched Friars is a residential care home based in the heart of Colchester. We provide care for older people living with dementia in our home-away-from-home.

We are rated Good by CQC, and invite you to pop in for a cuppa and a chat any time.

Last week, as part of our activities for Remembrance Day, residents were eager to lend a hand as Sharon, our Activities ...
18/11/2025

Last week, as part of our activities for Remembrance Day, residents were eager to lend a hand as Sharon, our Activities Coordinator, led the making of a poppy wreath for the front door. ❤️

We have such a creative group of residents at our home and they did a fantastic job. The wreath looked beautiful and it was lovely to see everyone take pride in contributing to something so meaningful.

09/11/2025

This Remembrance Sunday, we're honouring the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Our residents have been sharing their poignant memories and stories, reminding us of the profound impact of those who gave so much. We stand together, in solemn remembrance, ensuring their legacy lives on.

Lest We Forget. 🌹

Check out resident Angela showing Chloe how it's done with some dance lessons around the lounge! 💃🏽We love to encourage ...
07/11/2025

Check out resident Angela showing Chloe how it's done with some dance lessons around the lounge! 💃🏽

We love to encourage residents to get up and moving, and we particularly enjoy it when they show us a trick or two! 🎶

Free.Guineapig cage parts. Please collect from our care home. Ask to speak to Sharon, Paulina or Georgia.
07/11/2025

Free.
Guineapig cage parts.
Please collect from our care home. Ask to speak to Sharon, Paulina or Georgia.

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can:🧩 Reduce stress🧩 Improve cognitive function and memory🧩 Maintain motor skills🧩 Be a...
05/11/2025

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can:

🧩 Reduce stress
🧩 Improve cognitive function and memory
🧩 Maintain motor skills
🧩 Be a great excuse for a cuppa and a chat?

We love seeing our residents stay sharp, relaxed and connected - one puzzle piece at a time. 💛

We absolutely love getting out and about, especially when there's coffee and cake involved! 🧁☕️
04/11/2025

We absolutely love getting out and about, especially when there's coffee and cake involved! 🧁☕️

We always have a blast at bingo! It's a fun way to keep minds engaged and excitement high.Just don't show this to the gr...
31/10/2025

We always have a blast at bingo! It's a fun way to keep minds engaged and excitement high.

Just don't show this to the grandkids, or they might be shouting '67' all day!

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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from everyone at Crouched Friars! 🧡🕸️Wishing all our residents, families, friends and community a won...
31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from everyone at Crouched Friars! 🧡🕸️

Wishing all our residents, families, friends and community a wonderful day filled with smiles, laughter, and a little Halloween magic. Stay safe and have a spooktacular evening! 🌙🦇🍬

What a wonderful day in the kitchen! 🧑‍🍳 We had a fantastic time with some of our residents, measuring, mixing and rolli...
29/10/2025

What a wonderful day in the kitchen! 🧑‍🍳 We had a fantastic time with some of our residents, measuring, mixing and rolling out dough to make some beautiful biscuits.

From carefully weighing the flour and butter to cutting out stars and flowers, everyone got involved and showed off their amazing baking skills! The smell in the home was absolutely delicious, and we can't wait to enjoy a well-deserved cup of tea with these tasty treats.

It's moments like these that make our care home feel so warm and happy. Baking is not only a fun activity, but it's also a great way to reminisce, practice motor skills and connect with friends.

Swipe to see a few snaps of our bakers in action and the lovely results! 📸

Crafting Joy at Crouched Friars! 🧵🌸Our talented residents have been busy spreading cheer and creativity by making beauti...
27/10/2025

Crafting Joy at Crouched Friars! 🧵🌸

Our talented residents have been busy spreading cheer and creativity by making beautiful wreaths out of scrap fabric!

It’s amazing to see how they turn colourful offcuts into beautiful and vibrant decorations. This sustainable and fun activity isn't just about crafting; it’s about making new discoveries and unique creations (as our little sign says!), all while enjoying great company and conversation.

We love seeing the focus and the smiles on their faces as they work, and the results are absolutely stunning. A big well done to everyone involved!

Stay tuned to see more of our wonderful resident activities!

Promoting well-being and joyful engagement is at the heart of what we do! ❤️ Here's our residents enjoying a variety of ...
22/10/2025

Promoting well-being and joyful engagement is at the heart of what we do! ❤️

Here's our residents enjoying a variety of tailored activities designed to support their physical and cognitive health. Whether it was honing their aim with our adapted bowling or getting into the rhythm with our special props, these moments are precious for fostering connection and vitality! 🥎

Our residents have been busy chefs recently, whipping up a huge batch of delicious cookies! 🥳From carefully weighing the...
20/10/2025

Our residents have been busy chefs recently, whipping up a huge batch of delicious cookies! 🥳

From carefully weighing the butter and flour to rolling out the dough and using all the fun cookie cutters, everyone got stuck in and showed off their amazing culinary skills. It's safe to say our kitchen was filled with laughter, teamwork and the sweet smell of baking!

Check out the process - especially those trays of beautifully cut-out stars and flowers, all ready for the oven. They were delicious!

What's your favourite cookie shape?

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103-107 Crouch Street
Colchester
CO33

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+441206572647

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Welcome home...

Here at Crouched Friars we provide an environment which provides guidance and support to maintain and enhance quality of life.

Ideally located in the heart of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, our sympathetically restored part Grade II listed home supports a small community of residents. Our priority is in delivering care that maintains the dignity and individuality of each person, providing both physical and mental stimulation for those with residential care needs.

Our facilities have been tastefully adapted to provide easy access for those with limited mobility, providing suitable wheelchair access along with a lift to all floors. All of our bedrooms have top of the range amenities to make sure residents are comfortable, including TV points, en-suite facilities and comfortable furnishings.

We work with residents and their families to create an individual care plan that will support the resident in continuing their happy and fulfilling life. Every day, carers spend time with residents to ensure they experience maximum physical and mental stimulation.