It is modern with the latest facilities and was purpose built in 1995 to be a home-from-home for loved ones and to give dignity and quality of life to our residents.

At Colton House everyone is treated as an individual by carers who adopt a family approach, with each resident choosing their own routine, wherever possible, based around a care plan which highlights special needs and abilities.

We believe in embracing each individual personality and creating a life-style environment which can add so much to the happiness of those in our care and help overcome the frustrations associated with mental health problems.

At Colton House, our philosophy is to link quality living with a truly caring approach.

Attractive bedrooms, most with en-suite facilities, are light and spacious and can be personalised with mementos, pictures and even furniture, so that residents can surround themselves with their memories.

There are two large comfortable lounges, a smoker’s lounge and a dining room, which is also used throughout the day for activities that provide a major element of recreation at Colton House.

This includes exercise, aromatherapy, massage, hair and beauty, video shows, reminiscence therapy, music plus a regular programme of outings to places of interest.

Accommodating residents funded by Social Services or those with private means, Colton House is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection to give full nursing care to 46 elderly mentally ill residents. The home is managed by a CSCI Registered Manager who is a Registered Mental Nurse as well as a Registered General Nurse.

The home is staffed by qualified nurses at all times who are backed by care assistants many of whom have obtained or are studying for NVQ qualifications in the care of the elderly.