The 10 Best Care Homes in Colchester

Care homes in Colchester will provide your loved one with a fantastic standard of support, provided by compassionate carers who go the extra mile to give bespoke, person-centred care.

These homes have specialist care facilities like sensory gardens for people living with dementia, additional luxurious amenities such as health spas, gyms and private dining spaces, and much more.

Our care experts can also make a personalised care home shortlist to simplify your search further. This shortlist is full of care homes in Colchester matching your loved one’s specific needs with bed availability.

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Explore the best care homes in Colchester:

1. Alderwood
2. Colonia Court
3. Woodland View
4. New Copford Place
5. Abberton Manor
6. Nayland House
7. Colne House
8. Cedars Place
9. Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court
10. Halstead Hall

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Alderwood

Situated in the heart of the city, Alderwood Care Home is found just north of the city centre. One of Colchester’s best care homes, Alderwood is ideally placed to explore everything this Essex city has to offer, near popular neighbourhoods such as Myland and Lexden.

Alderwood’s team is on hand to provide your loved one with an amazing standard of care and support, whether this is residential care (for people who need daily support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene) or specialist nursing care (24/7 assistance given by registered nurses for people living with a long-term medical condition). These types of care are also available for dementia residents.

We love the choice of activities at this Colchester home. Residents are given the autonomy to plan their own days, and they often spend time painting, doing gentle exercise, gardening, and enjoying special celebrations.

Several communal areas are available, including group dining spaces, a library, landscaped gardens complete with an outdoor kitchen and comfortable furniture, and even a cinema room.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Outstanding
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 05/12/2020

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Colonia Court

Colonia Court Care Home is another highly-rated Colchester home, scored ‘Good’ by the CQC across the board, including for how responsive the team is to changing care needs, so you can rest assured your loved one will always be given the most relevant and up-to-date care.

Managed by Bupa, one of the country’s largest care home providers, Colonia Court is split across five houses, with each resident placed into the house where they’ll be best looked after. Numerous care types are available here, including residential, nursing and dementia care (for people living with early and advanced-stage dementia). Specialist nursing support extends to people living with conditions such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.

The overall cost of care also includes visits from a local GP, consultant psychiatrists and district nurses, advice from nutritionists, and religious services.

Your loved one will adore the facilities at Colonia Court. The most popular are spacious and comfortable communal lounges, a group dining area, a hairdressing and beauty salon, and a manicured garden that aims to stimulate the senses (which is particularly beneficial for people living with dementia).

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 16/03/2023

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Woodland View

If your loved one relishes being close to nature, Woodland View Care Home is the perfect choice for them. This home is right next to the tranquil High Woods Country Park, and is also just a short drive from Colchester’s city centre, so it offers the best of both worlds.

Overseen by Barchester Healthcare, Woodland View has a fantastic care team that provides high-quality nursing and residential care in a warm and calming setting. The team focus on treating each resident with the individuality they deserve.

Specialist dementia care is also available in the home’s dedicated Memory Lane Community. Here, memory boxes containing personal belongings such as photographs are used to help people living with dementia reminisce. Meanwhile, adapted crockery and walkways make everyday life simpler and safer.

Every bedroom at Woodland View oozes luxury and has its own en-suite bathroom. Your loved one can relax in their own private bedroom or spend time in one of the comfortable communal facilities, whether this is a designated quiet space, the inviting café, or the bright conservatory.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 18/03/2021

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New Copford Place

New Copford Place Care Home is nestled in the peaceful village of Copford, just west of Colchester’s city centre. Next to the Roman River and near small green spaces such as Gravel Pit Wood, this is one of the area’s most idyllic care homes.

The New Copford Place care team focuses on dignified residential care. If your loved one needs regular support with their personal care, including help with washing, bathing, getting dressed, and getting in and out of bed, the team here can look after them. The team has helped the home earn a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating. Every resident has a personalised care plan created for them, ensuring your loved one’s specific needs are met.

New Copford Place has a range of bright and airy communal spaces, including three lounges (each with comfortable seating), and a large dining area. There’s also a beauty salon and an area dedicated to spending time with family and friends.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 04/03/2022

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Abberton Manor

We love the look of Abberton Manor Care Home, with this home situated inside a magnificent Queen Anne Manor. This sense of luxury continues inside, where you’ll find premium facilities such as a charming dining room that overlooks the stunning gardens, and welcoming communal lounges. Meanwhile, the gardens regularly host garden parties and other fun events, with family members and friends invited to these gatherings.

Residential and nursing care are both available at Abberton Manor on a permanent or short-term respite basis. Several additional elderly care options are also available, including temporary convalescent care for people recovering after an operation or illness, specialist mental health support given by expert carers, and physical disability support.

Situated three miles south of Colchester, Abberton Manor is set amongst attractive woodland and offers its residents eye-catching views stretching across the Roman River Valley. Your loved one will also be near the Abberton Reservoir and calming green spaces like Friday Wood and Chest Wood.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 05/02/2021

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Nayland House

Nayland House Care Home is situated in the historic village of Nayland, north of Colchester. Living here, you’ll be near Essex greenery and scenic locations, and close to the bustling city of Colchester and its numerous amenities for older adults.

Purpose-built with older adults in mind, Nayland House has 54 en-suite bedrooms. 23 of these are designed for people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s, while 31 are for people with frailties, ensuring your loved one lives in a setting best suited to their specific needs.

Nayland House has an abundance of facilities for all residents to enjoy, including a spa, a bar area, a hair and beauty salon, a cinema and a library. Your loved one will also have numerous activities to participate in, such as movie nights, arts and crafts, and gardening in the home’s lovely outdoor space.

Dignified residential care is available at Nayland House, including for people living with dementia. If your loved one has a physical disability, specialist support to help with mobility is also given.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 03/02/2023

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Colne House

A Georgian mansion, Colne House Care Home is one of the area’s most beautiful homes. Operated by Kingsley Healthcare, Colne House is situated to the west of Colchester, expertly combining elegant architecture with modern facilities, including spacious bedrooms, multiple comfortable lounges, and two conservatories that are perfect for basking in the sunlight on warm summer afternoons.

Moreover, the extensive grounds at Colne House are a brilliant place to relax or spend time with fellow residents, family and friends during nice weather.

Residential care is available to residents who need regular assistance with personal hygiene tasks. This care extends to people living with dementia and is provided on a permanent or short-term basis. The expert carers also provide temporary convalescent care and compassionate palliative care as needed.

There’s always something to do at Colne House, with the team regularly organising fun activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, and even gardening for green-fingered residents.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 30/04/2022

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Cedars Place

Cedars Place Care Home has a coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC, the highest rating available to care homes. Northwest of Colchester, this is one of the area’s best homes. It has an ‘Outstanding’ rating for how responsive the team is to changing care needs, and how well-led the team is by the management.

At Cedars Place, residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care are all available and tailored to individual needs. Convalescent, palliative and physical disability care are also given to residents who require these care types.

Cedars Place is spread across two acres of idyllic manicured gardens. Inside the home, you’ll find elegant and spacious en-suite bedrooms, along with communal lounges and dining rooms. In these dining areas, delicious and nutritious meals are served to residents on a daily basis.

Residents are often taken on day trips out of the home, allowing them to explore everything the county of Essex has to offer.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 08/03/2023

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Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court

Residential care and specialist dementia support is available at the Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court Care Home for up to 50 residents. Here, you can choose from permanent or short-term respite stays (often for two or three weeks at a time). 30 residents can be supported in the residential section of the home, while up to 20 residents can be supported in the dementia home.

With a ‘Good’ rating from the CQC (the second highest available) in all areas, the team at this home is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a warm and welcoming setting. Beautiful gardens surround Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, so it provides a wonderful setting for older adults to relax and be looked after.

There’s always something for your loved one to do at this home near Colchester, thanks to modern facilities that include a hair and beauty salon, a communal dining space and a room dedicated to peace and quiet. Residents can also bring their own furniture and transform their rooms into their very own personal spaces.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 16/04/2020

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Halstead Hall

The final entry on our list of the best care homes in Colchester is Halstead Hall Care Home. Managed by Stow Healthcare Group, Halstead Hall offers a brilliant standard of residential and dementia care. If your loved one has a physical disability, they can also be supported here.

At Halstead Hall, residents choose between three levels of accommodation. Whatever they pick, each will get a spacious bedroom, high-quality furniture, a private telephone line, and a digital TV connection. What’s more, residents are encouraged to decorate their bedrooms and transform them into a home-from-home setting.

We love Halstead Hall's location, situated amongst 15 idyllic acres of landscaped gardens west of Coventry. Your loved one will be near green spaces like Marks Hall Arboretum and Great Monks Wood.

The diverse activity programme includes gentle exercise, movie nights and art sessions, while facilities range from large communal lounges to inviting group dining areas.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 25/12/2018

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