Respite Care Homes in Colchester

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Colchester.

Care Homes in Colchester

  1. Abberton Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Abberton Manor

    Layer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL
    CQC Rating Good
    Heritage Manor-logo

    Nestled in a tranquil corner near the heart of Colchester, Abberton Manor is a warm and inviting care home, offering expert dementia, nursing, and respite care services for the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  2. Colonia Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Colonia Court

    St Andrew's Ave, Colchester, CO4 3AN
    CQC Rating Good
    Bupa-logo

    Set within the historic town of Colchester, split across four houses, Colonia Court is a cosy care home that provides expert residential, nursing, respite and dementia care as well as a dedicated unit for Huntington’s disease.

    Care available

    From

    £1,225

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapyRehabilitation services
  3. The Haven-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Haven

    84 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3BS
    CQC Rating Good
    Sohal Healthcare-logo

    The Haven, managed by Sohal Healthcare, is a charming residential care home situated just a short drive from Colchester town centre.

    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay carePhysiotherapy
  4. Milton Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Milton Lodge

    290 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0ES
    CQC Rating Good
    Sohal Healthcare-logo

    Milton Lodge, managed by Sohal Healthcare, is a welcoming care home located in the heart of Colchester, Essex.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  5. Colne House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Colne House

    Station Rd, Colchester, CO6 2LT
    CQC Rating Good
    Kingsley Healthcare-logo

    Colne House, operated by Kingsley Healthcare, is a Georgian mansion located in the picturesque village of Earls Colne, Essex.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  6. New Copford Place-main-image
    Rooms Available

    New Copford Place

    New Copford Place, Colchester, CO6 1YR
    CQC Rating Good
    Friends of the Elderly-logo

    Nestled in the charming village of Copford near Colchester, New Copford Place offers a serene, purpose-built residential care setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,611

    per week

    ResidentialRespiteConvalescent
  7. Barchester Healthcare Woodland View-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Woodland View

    216 Turner Rd, Colchester, CO4 5JR
    CQC Rating Good
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Located next to the stunning High Woods Country Park in Colchester, Woodland View is a friendly care home that provides specialist residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly in a safe and welcoming environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,700

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay care
  8. Tall Trees-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Tall Trees

    Oaks Pl, Colchester, CO4 5BZ
    CQC Rating Good
    Care UK-logo

    Tucked away in a quiet residential area close to the centre of Colchester, Tall Trees is a welcoming, modern care home that provides expert dementia, nursing, nursing dementia, respite and end-of-life care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,884

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  9. St Fillans-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Fillans

    St Fillan Rd, Saint Fillan Road, CO4 0PT
    CQC Rating Requires improvement
    Excelcare-logo

    Situated near Colchester, a friendly town in Essex in the East of England, St Fillans is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,375

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. Brook House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Brook House

    47 Colchester Road, Colchester, CO6 2PW
    CQC Rating Requires improvement
    Sohal Healthcare-logo

    Brook House, operated by Sohal Healthcare, is nestled in the charming village of White Colne, near Colchester.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  11. Alderwood-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Alderwood

    39 Essex Hall Rd, Colchester, CO1 1ZP
    CQC Rating Outstanding

    A stone’s throw from sweeping green spaces and excellent transport links in the heart of Colchester, Alderwood Care Home offers a haven of comfort and companionship.

    Care available

    From

    £1,800

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care

Near Colchester

  1. Colne View-main-image
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    Colne View

    Dame Mary Walk, Halstead, CO9 2FF
    CQC Rating Good9.53 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo

    Part of the Care UK group, Colne View care home is situated in Halstead, offering residential care, dementia care, nursing care, respite care and end of life care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,898

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  2. Boars Tye House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Boars Tye House

    Boars Tye Farm Residential Home, Witham, CM8 3QA
    CQC Rating Requires improvement9.80 miles from centre
    Boars Tye House-logo

    Boars Tye House is a charming care home situated in beautiful Silver End in Essex.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  3. Hillside-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Hillside

    Great Cornard , Sudbury, CO10 0EH
    CQC Rating Good11.34 miles from centre
    Caring Homes-logo

    Set in the scenic village of Great Conrad, Hillside is a charming countryside property offering permanent, respite and convalescent residential care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,289

    per week

    ResidentialRespiteConvalescent
  4. Mellish House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Mellish House

    20 Kings Hill, Sudbury, CO10 0EH
    CQC Rating Good11.34 miles from centre
    Caring Homes-logo

    Nestled next to its sister house Hillside, neighbouring Mellish House offers specialised dementia and palliative care on a short-stay or permanent basis.

    Care available

    From

    £1,499

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in Colchester.

Are all respite care homes in Colchester regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in Colchester has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in Colchester?

There are 39 homes in Colchester that offer temporary, respite care, including Abberton Manor, Colonia Court and The Haven.

Average respite care home costs in Colchester

Average cost of residential care
£1,378per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,405per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,410per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,408per week

Colchester's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

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23 October 2024

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