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  • Avg. Review Score 9.5
  • Total 1,530 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,424 per week
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Alderwood Care Home
39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP
10106 Reviews
Alderwood Care Home
Alderwood Care Home
"I transferred my aunt to Alderwood from another care home. I cannot recommend the care home highly enough. All staff really do go the extra..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,950 / week65 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Excelcare St Fillans Care Home
St Fillan Road, Colchester CO4 0PT
9.991 Reviews
Excelcare
Excelcare St Fillans Care Home
"My mum has lived at St Fillans for only a few weeks, but she is so happy and loves every aspect of her day. Having caring staff, always..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,375 / week71 Rooms

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,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Milton Lodge
288-290 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0ES
9.750 Reviews
Sohal Healthcare Ltd
Milton Lodge
"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

from £1,300 / week35 Rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Stanway Green Lodge
Stanway Green, Colchester CO3 0RA
9.773 Reviews
Stanway Green Lodge
Stanway Green Lodge
"My dad has been a resident since mid January after his wife of 40 years passed away. My dad was grieving and not used to being alone, the..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,250 / week30 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Tall Trees
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester CO4 5XR
9.777 Reviews
Care UK
Tall Trees
"Our dear sister Barbara has been living at Tall Trees Colchester for just over two years. She had a very unpleasant experience before..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,799 / week48 Rooms

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,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Colonia Court Care Home
St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AN
9.7106 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
Colonia Court Care Home
"I have nothing but good to say about Mumford House. The love, care and respect each and every one of the staff show my Mum is just..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,115 / week123 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Horkesley Manor
Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4ET
9.7104 Reviews
Stow Healthcare Group
Horkesley Manor
"Mum was admitted to Horkesely Manor following a prolonged hospital stay and received excellent care. Very quickly, Mum realised how safe..."Read all 104 reviews

from £830 / week73 Rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Horkesley Manor is a residential, nursing and dementia care home set in a substantially renovated manor house in the Essex countryside, at the end of a long drive in the village of Great Horkesley just... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR
9.7126 Reviews
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
"A comfortable and welcoming care home with most helpful assistants. The outings one goes on are always most enjoyable and well looked after..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,800 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abberton Manor Nursing Home
Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7NL
9.664 Reviews
Abberton Manor Nursing Home
Abberton Manor Nursing Home
"I could not recomend this carehome highly enough.My father has been a resident for over a year.The staff are delightful and do an amazing..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,400 / week26 Rooms

Group/Owner Heritage Manor Ltd

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.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
London Road, Copford, Colchester CO6 1YR
9.654 Reviews
Friends of the Elderly
New Copford Place Residential Care Home
"My father in law had been a resident of New Copford Place Care Home for the last 2 years and I can not praise them enough. Other care homes..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,520 / week27 Rooms

Group/Owner Friends of the Elderly

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
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Blackbrook House
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP
9.698 Reviews
Anchor
Blackbrook House
"Dad moved into Blackbrook House a couple of months ago and has settled in extremely well. From when we first visited Blackbrook House my..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,432 / week55 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Aveley Lodge Care Home
Abberton Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester CO5 7AS
9.666 Reviews
Aveley Lodge Care Home
Aveley Lodge Care Home
"My mother has been at Aveley Lodge since September 2025. Her dementia had got to the point where we were really struggling to look after..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,623 / week28 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Loganberry Lodge
79/81 New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PG
9.6148 Reviews
Runwood Homes Ltd
Loganberry Lodge
"Since being brought to Loganberry Sue has recieved excellent treatment from staff with nothing seeming to be too much trouble. As a..."Read all 148 reviews

from £1,550 / week143 Rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Foxburrow Grange Care Home
Ypres Road, Colchester CO2 7NL
9.559 Reviews
Foxburrow Grange Care Home
Foxburrow Grange Care Home
"My mum joined the Community in Badger Wing in February this year as her Dementia progressed requiring 24/7 care that her husband had been..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,400 / week69 Rooms

Group/Owner Outlook Care

Staff at Foxburrow Grange believe life is for living and are dedicated to enabling residents enjoy it to the full in an environment where independence and involvement are encouraged and where residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Haven
84 Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3BS
9.566 Reviews
The Haven
The Haven
"The Haven is suitable for the care of my father. All the staff work hard and there is little I can fault, if any, concerning the service..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,349 / week32 Rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

The Haven is a national and regional award-winning care home registered for 32 occupants. The Haven is known for its modern-day approach in Dementia Care using innovations and technology to enhance... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Oaks Care Home
15/25 Oaks Drive, Lexden, Colchester CO3 3PR
9.467 Reviews
The Oaks Care Home
The Oaks Care Home
"My mother has a weeks respite care and I can't praise the care she received enough. The staff here all amazing and the interim manager was..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,500 / week61 Rooms

Group/Owner Aurem Care

The Oaks Care Home offers a homely and inclusive environment designed to provide exceptional care and comfort for its residents. Nestled in the peaceful suburb of Colchester and overlooking the Hilly... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Crouched Friars
103-107 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3HA
9.755 Reviews
Crouched Friars
Crouched Friars
"During her stay at Crouched Friars my Aunt was exceptionally well care for by the kind and dedicated staff. she was very happy there and..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,350 / week56 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Springfields Nursing Home
Rectory Road, Copford Green, Colchester CO6 1DH
9.634 Reviews
Springfields Nursing Home
"From the moment my mother was accepted into Springfield's she received exceptional care. She was treated with expertise, dignity, and..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,390 / week37 Rooms

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
Morley Road
43a/43b Morley Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0AA

6 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Mercers
14 Serpentine Walk, Colchester CO1 1XR

7 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Maple Cottage
5 Amber Court, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9GE

5 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Maple Lodge
2 Amber Court, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9GE

5 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hilton House
175 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RG

10 Rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Colchester Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in Colchester Area

Average care home costs in Colchester Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 22 care homes with fees listed in Colchester Area.

Type of Care ProvidedColchester AreaEssexEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,426£1,350£1,305£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,374£1,372£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,556£1,645£1,565£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,593£1,559£1,581£1,572
All Care Types£1,424£1,353£1,316£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Colchester Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 21 care homes with fees listed.
£1,426 per week
  • 5.6% above Essex average
  • 9.3% above England average
  • 8.9% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.
£1,374 per week
  • 0.1% above Essex average
  • 3.0% above England average
  • 2.6% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.
£1,556 per week
  • 5.7% below Essex average
  • 0.6% below England average
  • 0.3% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.
£1,593 per week
  • 2.2% above Essex average
  • 0.8% above England average
  • 1.3% above UK average

How many care homes are there in Colchester Area?

There are 71 Care Homes in Colchester Area, including 13 Nursing Homes & 58 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Colchester Area have the highest Review Score?

Alderwood Care Home, Excelcare St Fillans Care Home & Milton Lodge are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Colchester Area.

Which care homes in Colchester Area offer Nursing Care?

Alderwood Care Home, Excelcare St Fillans Care Home & Tall Trees are some of the 12 Nursing Homes in Colchester Area.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Colchester Area?

There are 21 care homes offering Dementia Care in Colchester Area including Alderwood Care Home, Excelcare St Fillans Care Home & Milton Lodge.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Colchester Area?

Respite Care is offered by 31 care homes in Colchester Area including Alderwood Care Home, Excelcare St Fillans Care Home & Milton Lodge.

How many care homes listings in Colchester Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 28 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Colchester Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 3 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.