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Aveley Lodge Care Home

Abberton Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex CO5 7AS
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staff have clearly put the safety and comfort of their residents as their highest priorityAnthony B(Son of Resident/Service User)
Aveley Lodge Care Home, Colchester
The standard of food, hygiene and care are 1st class. All good things come in little packages.Nicholas S(Son of Resident/Service User)
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Clean, residents are all very friendly. Staff are lovely. It's a lovely little home.R A(Resident / Service User)
Aveley Lodge Care Home, Colchester

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 and the high standards of both care and living environment offered by their lovely home. They pride themselves on providing and promoting a bright, warm and welcoming environment in which...  

Care Provided by Aveley Lodge Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,623From £1,623
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,623From £1,623
Our fees are subject to an assessment of the individuals care needs and on the grade of room type available.

Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements for Respite of both Self-Funded Care & Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care

Contact Aveley Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Parmentercare LLP
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Stephanie Philbrick (Registered Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1989
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)

Visiting

  • The home is open 24 hours 7 days a week. Aveley Lodge regularly reviews its visiting policy for all guests and visitors. For the latest visiting details, please see the website or telephone ahead of any planned visit to avoid disappointment. All staff are able and willing to welcome guests and provide any information that may be required. However, wishing to see Senior Management, please telephone in advance to make an appointment to avoid disappointment.

Parking

  • Ample parking is available to all visitors including designated disabled parking and bike racks for cyclists.

Aveley Lodge Care Home Reviews (67)

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9.7

Aveley Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Aveley Lodge Care Home has 67 reviews.

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Review from Hilary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been to the home very many times. The care and support given to my mother has been excellent. She is 95 and has had one or two setbacks requiring hospital treatment.
On return, the care and thoughtfulness shown have returned her to better health again.

I know when I have holidays that she is very well cared for and have total trust in the care home that she will be looked after.

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Review from Jenny S (Niece of Resident) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunt enjoys the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff. If help is needed, it is always to hand. My aunt can also be independent but chooses which activities to partake in.

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Review from M D (Resident / Service User) published on 6 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is the next best thing to my own home. Staff are nice, cooks cater to food choice. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable. Its the cream of all care homes.

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Review from Gillian C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My relative has only been at Aveley Lodge for about 2 months but to date, we have been well satisfied with the level of care and attention she has received.

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very clean home. Welcoming and friendly carers. Feels more like your own home than a care home.

They organise lots of activities and special events for the residents and families.

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Review from J B (Resident / Service User) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The tea parties, coffee mornings and "special" days when we can dress up and eat appropriate food are great fun. Thank you chef.

This is a very comfortable home for all types of residents. It is set in a very attractive garden which leads to open fields for cows and sheep and there is distant woodland. We are well looked after, the food is good and there are activities for those who want them.

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Review from Mo C (Friend of Resident) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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On visiting the care home, the staff are always friendly and attentive to the needs of the residents. The home is extremely clean and activities are available i.e. the fish tank and TV, plus the activity coordinator is on hand.

The hairdresser visits and the food are good.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 September 2018
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 28 July 2026

Please contact our RCHM for a detailed discussion regarding your individual care needs and to confirm room pricing and funding options as a result.

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Meet the Team (6)

Michael Parmenter & Deborah Parmenter-King
Michael Parmenter & Deborah Parmenter-King Job Title:Business Owners

Aveley Lodge Care Home, previously known as Aveley Lodge Retirement Home, was officially opened on 25th July 1989 by Robin Parmenter, the father of the current owners, Michael and Deborah. Having grown up immersed in the family business, Michael and Deborah took over full ownership in 2006 when Robin retired, and they have transformed Aveley Lodge into the care home you see today. They are both very passionate about care, passionate about Aveley Lodge, and passionate about individuals receiving the care, dignity and respect they deserve. They both strongly believe that all those in care should and must be treated fairly and compassionately and that the care offered is governed by our Home’s key principles as well as effective communication, total professionalism, and absolute attention to detail. Keeping Aveley Lodge a small and informal family-run care home has always been central to their ethos. They enjoy the opportunity of giving those in their twilight years a chance to spend their final days in a safe, pleasurable and relaxing environment that they have created here at Aveley Lodge.

Stephanie Philbrick
Stephanie PhilbrickJob Title:Registered Care Home ManagerJoined: 2016

Stephanie has worked in the Social Care industry for many years, having started her career at the age of 15, working in various roles across Essex. Eventually, after working her way up through the ranks, she worked for Essex County Council’s Social Services as an Area Manager, where she stayed for 16 years. After taking redundancy, Stephanie initially joined Aveley Lodge as our Team Leader, bringing with her her wealth of knowledge and experience. She was promoted to the position of Registered Manager in Winter 2022.

Tina Brown
Tina BrownJob Title:Assistant ManagerJoined: 2018

After leaving school, Tina worked in London at the Co-op Bullion centre. After 18 years, she moved on to work in the Finance, Payroll and HR departments with a franchise of the Bodyshop and was responsible for 18 of their stores. After 22 years however, Tina was made redundant when the franchise was sold off. Tina moved to the Colchester area in 2018 and started working at Aveley Lodge in May 2018 as a carer assistant. In 2020, Tina achieved her Level Three in Health and Social Care and was promoted to a senior role. In July 2023, Tina became the Senior Lead before being appointed Assistant Manager in July 2024. Tina is also one of our Oral Hygiene Champions for the Home.

Katy Warne
Katy WarneJob Title:HR ManagerJoined: 2016

Katy began her career in care in 2016 when she joined Aveley Lodge as a care assistant. Having had no previous care experience, she very quickly took to her job role and showed potential to go far. By 2018, Katy was promoted to Senior Care Assistant and by early 2020, she took on the role of Assistant Team Manager before being promoted in Autumn 2020 to HR Manager. Katy is currently responsible for all matters relating to our staff’s wellbeing, recruitment and training.

Suzanne Parmenter
Suzanne ParmenterJob Title:Administrator & PR ManagerJoined: 2010

Suzanne graduated from the University in 2004 with a 2:1 (upper second) degree in Law. She went on to work for several years at a local law firm as a Paralegal, where she specialised in Mental Health Law, providing her with a good insight and understanding into working with those with mental health issues across the East Anglian region, including those with dementia. She joined Aveley Lodge in January 2010 for a complete career change and to work alongside and support her husband and business owner, Michael Parmenter, as our HR Manager. Suzanne completed her Level 5 in Business and Administration in 2012 and then took on the role of our Administrator & PR Manager in 2016. She is also one of our Oral Hygiene Champions for the Home and our Homes Environmental / Green Lead.

Jake Blick
Jake BlickJob Title:Facilities ManagerJoined: 2024

Jake previously worked as a Care Assistant here at Aveley Lodge Care Home before leaving to complete his Accounting & Finance Degree at The University of Essex. He then went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Private Equity 2024 at University College London. Jake returned to Aveley Lodge in 2024 as our Facilities Manager.

In his spare time, Jake enjoys going to the gym and other fitness-related activities as well as playing his guitar and taking long walks with his dog Rocco.

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