AYS Care is a residential care home in Colchester in Essex, run by AYS Care LTD. It is registered for up to 8 residents and supports older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs.
Its latest CQC rating, published March 2026, is Good overall, and Good in all five key questions. For comparison, 83% of care homes in Essex are rated Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 3 March 2026
Rated 6 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Essex
AYS Care is in the Good tier, alongside 235 other homes in Essex.
Of the 369 rated care homes here, 83% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 7 (2%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 16 (4%)
- Good 236 (60%)
- Good, with an area to improve 49 (12%)
- Requires improvement 58 (15%)
- Inadequate 3 (1%)
- Not yet rated 24 (6%)
Half of Essex's ratings are more than 5.1 years old. How tiers work
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