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Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in Colchester Area

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Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 1,199 Reviews

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St Fillans Care Home

St Fillan Road, Colchester CO4 0PT 

9.9 82 reviews
"Always a pleasant welcome from all staff when I come and visit my mother in law. Polite & friendly staff. Always clean & fresh. Lovely…"   Read all 82 reviews
Group/Owner Excelcare

Nestled in a quiet residential area of St John’s, near Colchester in Essex, beautiful St Fillans Care Home provides a variety of long-term and respite care, including residential, residential dementia, nursing, nursing dementia and end of life care. With… Read more about St Fillans Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 71 Rooms
  • from £1,375 / week
Alderwood Care Home

39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP 

9.8 99 reviews
"My wife is very well looked after the care home the best there is all the staff are very helpful and could not do more for my wife and…"   Read all 99 reviews
Group/Owner Carebase

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it is also accredited by the Gold Standards Framework… Read more about Alderwood Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 65 Rooms
Milton Lodge

288-290 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0ES 

9.7 50 reviews
"Mum has now been at Milton Lodge for 2 years. The staff have always been very friendly and have a very caring and positive attitude. Mum…"   Read all 50 reviews

Milton Lodge is located in the heart of the historic town of Colchester. The home provides a homely atmosphere and is run by an experienced care team. The main philosophy at Milton Lodge is to provide residents with the support that they need in… Read more about Milton Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 35 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week
Barchester Woodland View Care Home

Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR 

9.7 123 reviews
"Mum spent two weeks in respite care at Woodland View to recover from an illness. We are very impressed with the care and attention that she…"   Read all 123 reviews

Barchester Colchester Care Home is a 2015 addition to this skilled and highly-respected provider's portfolio. A purpose-built environment with many homely qualities and en-suite bedrooms can be tailored to suit the care and lifestyle needs of client. The… Read more about Barchester Woodland View Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 60 Rooms
  • from £1,800 / week
Colonia Court Care Home

St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AN 

9.7 102 reviews
"After a very upsetting stay at a previous home, we are delighted with the care, attitude, help and friendliness from all the staff in…"   Read all 102 reviews
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Colonia Court offers nursing, residential and dementia care, as well as having a dedicated unit for people living with Huntington’s disease. It can also offer a space for people to rest, relax and recover with short stays too. It could be a few weeks… Read more about Colonia Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 123 Rooms
  • from £1,115 / week
Tall Trees

Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester CO4 5XR 

9.7 72 reviews
"My Husband has been in Tall trees since December..Alice and All the Team and Roxanne work so hard. The Home is Spotless Freindly .My…"   Read all 72 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Tall Trees care home provides high-quality respite, nursing and dementia care, as well as compassionate end of life care. Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, this comfortable, purpose-built home is conveniently situated… Read more about Tall Trees

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 48 Rooms
  • from £1,799 / week
Stanway Green Lodge

Stanway Green, Colchester CO3 0RA 

9.7 72 reviews
"Dad would say he is very content in the home. He enjoys the meals and likes the freedom to watch his own TV in his room or join in the…"   Read all 72 reviews

This long-established, family-run care home features 30 en-suite rooms and has been committed to providing dementia and residential care for three decades, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere for its residents. This dedicated team consists entirely… Read more about Stanway Green Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 30 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7NL 

9.7 63 reviews
"Abberton Manor is a warm, welcoming environment. Clean and beautifully maintained. The staff are all focused on giving the best care…"   Read all 63 reviews

Abberton Manor is an established, well-respected nursing home, located in a listed Queen Anne Manor house, set in acres of formal lawns and woodland, enjoying unspoiled views over the Roman River Valley. The home, which is gold standard End of Life commended,… Read more about Abberton Manor Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 26 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Blackbrook House

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP 

9.7 87 reviews
"My mum moved into Blackbrook December 2025. She'd been struggling for some time, especially since my dad died, and was having increasing…"   Read all 87 reviews
Group/Owner Anchor

Blackbrook House in Dedham is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 55 residents in comfortable ensuite rooms and continues to welcome new residents. Blackbrook… Read more about Blackbrook House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 55 Rooms
  • from £1,367 / week
Loganberry Lodge

79/81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PG 

9.7 143 reviews
"My sister and I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff who went above and beyond making Christmas lunch on 20/12/25 special…"   Read all 143 reviews

Situated on the outskirts of Colchester in Stanway, Loganberry Lodge has excellent transport links to both the town and nearby amenities. The Home surrounds a beautiful courtyard and many rooms lead onto this. Inside it is beautifully furnished with… Read more about Loganberry Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 143 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week

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Horkesley Manor

Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4ET 

9.6 99 reviews
"I felt my dad spent his final days in a warm, comfortable environment. The home is a lovely care home that I have experienced. The staff…"   Read all 99 reviews

Located just outside Colchester, Essex, Horkesley Manor is a residential, nursing and memory care home offering specialist care in a setting that feels welcoming and well established. The home provides both short and long term care, supporting residents… Read more about Horkesley Manor

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 73 Rooms
  • from £1,100 / week
New Copford Place Residential Care Home

London Road, Copford, Colchester CO6 1YR 

9.6 51 reviews
"A well run and very friendly care home. Lots of activities and staff interaction. Rooms and communal areas very clean. Mum seems very…"   Read all 51 reviews

New Copford Place care home specialises in residential care. Rooms are light and airy with TV and telephone points. A number of rooms have en suite facilities and some with separate bathroom facilities designed with ease of access and use. Three lounges,… Read more about New Copford Place Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 27 Rooms
  • from £1,465 / week
Aveley Lodge Care Home

Abberton Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester CO5 7AS 

9.5 64 reviews
"Dad became a resident in November 2022 after mum passed away and social care refused him rights to return to his own home. Dad had…"   Read all 64 reviews

Aveley Lodge is an award winning care home providing residential care for the elderly and those with dementia in a bright, warm and welcoming environment. At Aveley Lodge Care Home, the team are very proud of the luxurious standard of accommodation… Read more about Aveley Lodge Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 28 Rooms
Crouched Friars

103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3HA 

9.7 51 reviews
"Mum joined Crouched Friars in January 2025 after becoming unable to manage at home due to dementia and increasing frailty. She was made…"   Read all 51 reviews

Ideally located in the heart of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, Crouched Friars is just a one minute stroll from the town centre shops and amenities. The sympathetically restored part Grade II listed home supports a small community of… Read more about Crouched Friars

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 56 Rooms
  • from £995 / week
Springfields Nursing Home

Rectory Road, Copford Green, Colchester CO6 1DH 

9.5 32 reviews
"Dad was confined to bed but loved the garden views and the peacocks and wild animals. He was very grateful for the care he was given as we…"   Read all 32 reviews
Group/Owner Springfields Ltd

Springfields Nursing Home is a country estate, set in approximately 6 acres with 36 single en-suite ground floor bedrooms, in a purpose-built complex. Springfields Nursing Home has established a reputation for care, due to the quality of the nursing… Read more about Springfields Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 37 Rooms
  • from £1,390 / week
AYS Care Ltd

65-67 Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3BU 

9.6 9 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 8 Rooms