
The team are fantastic, caring and supportive.Harvey P(Son of Resident/Service User)

There was a wide variety of activities suited to each one's needsB C(Respite Resident/Service User)

It truly feels like home from homeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The team are fantastic, caring and supportive.Harvey P(Son of Resident/Service User)

There was a wide variety of activities suited to each one's needsB C(Respite Resident/Service User)

It truly feels like home from homeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 outside Colchester.
Horkesley Manor looks out over open fields, with grounds that give it a peace and sense of space felt immediately, bright, well appointed communal areas, and Colchester's shops and services a short distance away...
Care Provided by Horkesley Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 73 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Horkesley Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Horkesley Manor 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Stow Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michael Parris(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (73)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- The home is open to visitors 24 hours a day
Parking
- Free, onsite parking is available at all times
Horkesley Manor Reviews (104)
Horkesley Manor has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.683) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Horkesley Manor has 104 reviews.
Thank you for making a really tough and sad time for our family a little bit easier.
Thank you so much for rating your experience of care at Horkesley Manor so highly. We are delighted that our team were able to make this time a little bit easier for your mum and for all of you. Sending you our best wishes.
We needed to find a home for my aunty to move into where she would feel homely, safe, warmed and all her care needs met. Had lots of various activities and was clean and hygienic. I cannot praise Horkesley Manor and their healthcare enough for providing all this and more. My aunty is so happy. Thank you, Horkesley Manor.
Thank you for taking the time to submit such a warm and positive review. It is a pleasure to be able to care for your aunt and support you as a family. The team will be delighted to hear your comments. Best wishes.
We were unable to support my mother's care needs, so as a very close family, we needed to find a care home where she would be loved and cared for. Mother has now been at Horkesley Manor for over a year and we cannot thank everyone at Horkesley Manor enough for the care and dedication toward my mother. Absolutely outstanding.
We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your mother is receiving at Horkesley Manor. Your comments mean so much to us, and the team will be overjoyed to hear such positive feedback. Kind regards.
My husband was sent to Horkesley Manor by the NHS. He only had four days there before he passed. He was treated with dignity and he had a very peaceful death, which is all anybody could wish. We had lots of family visiting and they welcomed everyone with great respect.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback means a great deal to us and we will be sure to share your comments with the team. Best wishes.
My lovely dad stayed at the nursing unit at Horkesley Manor for the last ten weeks of his life. The staff at the home were supportive of Dad, prioritising his social and emotional wellbeing, as well as his physical care. His vegetarian diet was well catered for, and the domestic team kept his room clean and hygienic. Care staff and nurses were kind, considerate, and responsive both to Dad and to us as his family. We always felt welcome and respected by the team and enjoyed the lovely grounds with Dad as well as the gorgeous conservatory and front lounge. Dad enjoyed watching the birds feeding on the table outside of his window and always said that he felt safe. He came to call Horkesley Manor his home within a very short time. My family are very grateful for the care and consideration shown to Dad over his final weeks, and to us after his sad passing. If Dad had to spend his time in nursing care, then we are glad that it was with the Horkesley Manor team.
This is such a lovely review and we cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. The team at Horkesley Manor will be so touched by your comments. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your dad and provide support to you all as a family. Best wishes.
Even had my dad up and out of bed on a couple of occasions which he obviously enjoyed as he would eat not much but enough. The care was not only for Dad but for us as his family too and for that I am truly grateful. I felt reassured he was being looked after when I couldn't be there. Even at the end he was treated lovingly. The honoured guard as he left was a fitting end for a wonderful man. We can't thank you and your staff enough for being so marvellous. They feel the loss too so you know your loved one was loved.
Thank you for leaving such a heartfelt review. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your dad and support you all as a family through such a difficult time. Your comments mean so much to the team and we are delighted to hear how pleased you are with the care your dad received. Best regards.
This is the second time that we’ve used their respite service and I can’t fault them. They’re very lucky to have such a beautiful home, away from the hustle and bustle of town and yet on a regular bus route, not having my own transport this is invaluable.
My step-grandmother seems to really enjoy her stay here and it gives the family some time to recharge our own batteries.
There’s always something going on to make the residents feel completely at home and make new friends.
What an incredible review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. The team at Horkesley Manor will be overjoyed to hear your wonderful comments. It is always a pleasure to be able to care for your step-grandmother and we are so thrilled to hear how settled she is whilst staying with us. Kind regards.
Mum ate well and thoroughly enjoyed the social aspects of the home.
A real home from home.
Well done and thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. It is lovely to hear that you find Horkesley Manor to be a real home from home. Your comments mean a great deal to the team, thank you again for sharing them with us. Kind regards.
My wife has been at Horkesley Manor since late July and I am very pleased with the way she is being cared for and attended to on the nursing unit.
We are so pleased to hear how settled your wife is at Horkesley Manor and how happy you are with the care she is receiving. Your comments mean a great deal to us. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review.
We were so happy to find Horkesley Manor for our mum. She had been living there for 2 and a half years before her death. She was so well looked after and was always busy with activities. I cannot fault the staff from the cleaners to the senior carers. She was able to make a great friend which was lovely for us to know she wasn’t lonely. I will recommend the home to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their family member.
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time out of your day to submit such a warm and positive review. Your kind words mean so much to us and we will be sure to share them with the team. It was a pleasure to care for your mum and support you all as a family. Best wishes.
I visit my friend daily. She is happy and comfortable with her daily needs met. It is easy to bring up issues which are few and far between. The staff listen and solve anything that arises to do and see within the lovely gardens.
Thank you for taking a moment to share your comments with us about Horkesley Manor. We are delighted to hear that your friend is happy and comfortable whilst staying with us. Your feedback means a great deal to the team, thank you for submitting a review.
All staff show visitors politeness and courtesy. The facilities are clean and immaculate, with good potential for patient enrichment. An excellent provider.
Your feedback means so much to the team who work incredibly hard to support our residents and their families, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Best wishes.
In August, he celebrated his birthday. The staff decorated the family room, his grandchildren came to visit and left with some lovely memories of that day. There was a birthday tea for everyone. The chef made a birthday cake and everyone sang Happy Birthday. It was clear that my husband enjoyed all the fuss. One carer found out that he enjoyed listening to a Welsh singer, so he found the songs online and they had an unforgettable evening together.
My husband’s stay at Horkesley Manor was sadly brief as he passed away seven weeks after he arrived. Our three adult children and I spent the last three days with him. The staff were kind, offering us cups of tea and something to eat and giving us time to grieve together. Thank you to everyone who cared for him. We greatly appreciate the care and compassion that you showed him.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us such a heartfelt review. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your husband and support you as a family through such a sad and difficult time. Your comments mean so much to us and we will be sure to share them with the team. Best wishes.
I have only ever heard of the residents being treated with high levels of respect and kindness.
It is very well-run and well-staffed.
My mum is in Aspen Lodge, the part of the home which looks after residents with dementia, and she is so well looked after. It is calm, homely and genuine.
It's a very difficult time for the family, especially Mum, and this has been like a port in a storm.
We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care provided at Horkesley Manor. It is wonderful that your mum is so settled in the Aspen Memory Centre and that you all find it to be homely. Staff will be absolutely thrilled to read your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Kind regards.
Thank you for looking after our father in his final days. It meant so much to us to know that he was in such a lovely place, being cared for by lovely staff. His room was bright and sunny, and it was super to see the birds come to the feeder on the window, as he loved to watch them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a pleasure to care for your father and support you as a family. Best wishes.
My mother moved into Horkesley Manor in June this year originally for respite care and is now a permanent resident in the newly opened Aspen Memory Centre. The home has been recently refurbished and is in a beautiful woodland location. The facilities at Horkesley Manor are excellent, the staff and management are consistently responsive and upbeat and you feel they really care for the residents. The home is spotlessly clean, the food is good and plentiful and the decor is bright and modern. The nursing staff are on hand to provide the medical care my mother requires and always keep me updated with any issues. Would definitely recommend Horkesley Manor.
We are delighted to hear how settled your mother is at Horkesley Manor and how happy you are with the care and facilities provided. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, your comments mean a great deal to the team. Kind regards.
I have nothing but praise for Horkesley Manor. We’ve had an excellent experience all round and so much support, involvement and helpful communication during a ridiculously difficult time. My father has seen a few care homes for respite care and they have not been good experiences. This is the first place he’s been happy in and he has settled so well, mainly due to the excellent staff and accessible facilities that suit his needs perfectly.
Thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic review of the home, which we are delighted to read. We are so pleased that your father is feeling so settled and that the staff are taking such good care of him! We hope he continues to enjoy each day with us!
My husband went into Horkesley Manor on May 7th from hospital. I am so pleased he got a room here. Horkesley Manor is a lovely place he gets treated with the best staff I've ever met and he is well looked after, well fed and respected. I hope he stays here forever. Couldn't have wished for a better home.
What an exceptional review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear how pleased you are with the level of care your husband is receiving at Horkesley Manor. Your comments mean so much to the team and it is a pleasure to be able to support you as a family. Warm regards.
Having been a resident at Horkesley Manor for the last two years approximately. I have been very happy with the care and treatment I have received. The food is excellent and staff and management very good. Facilities good too.
Thank you for taking a moment to provide us with a review. Your comments mean a great deal to us and we are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care you receive. Many thanks.
My mother has been a resident at Horkesley Manor for seven years, now aged 103. The staff are very attentive to her extensive needs resulting from advanced dementia, little mobility and extreme deafness. They keep me fully informed regarding her well-being, and medical support is immediately sought for the occasional minor condition that occurs. The recent change in ownership and management at Horkesley Manor has been a positive transition, with an enhanced level of communication on the running of the home and future plans, and retention of key staff members caring for my mother.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your mother is receiving at Horkesley Manor. Your comments mean a great deal to us and the staff at the home will be thrilled with your feedback. Kind regards.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 01 Jun 2026
From Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June, Horkesley Manor will be opening our doors to the community. We'd love for you to come and see what life here is really...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 22 Apr 2021Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 08 Dec 2017Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
Meet the Team (3)

Michael Parris is the Home Manager and brings more than 25 years of experience in the health and social care sector. A Registered Nurse since 2007, he also holds a Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care, combining strong clinical knowledge with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Michael is committed to ensuring residents feel safe, valued and truly at home. He believes excellent care is built on strong relationships, compassionate leadership and understanding each individual's unique needs and life experiences. He takes great pride in leading a dedicated team that shares his commitment to enriching the lives of residents and creating a warm, supportive environment.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys reading, watching combat sports and supporting Ipswich Town Football Club.

Meet Laura - Nursing Deputy Manager at Horkesley Manor Care Home
Laura is a qualified Learning Disability Nurse with almost 20 years of experience across acute settings, rehabilitation services and elderly care. This broad clinical background supports safe nursing practice, detailed care planning and a strong understanding of complex and individual needs.
As Nursing Deputy Manager at Horkesley Manor, Laura works closely with residents, relatives and the nursing team to promote person-centred care and clinical excellence. Supporting residents to have a voice remains central to the role, with communication tailored to individual preferences and abilities to ensure dignity, choice and inclusion.
Leading with empathy and compassion helps create a supportive and professional environment where families feel informed, reassured and involved in their loved one’s care. Strong relationships with relatives provide valuable insight, helping deliver consistent, high-quality nursing care and positive daily experiences.
Creating the best possible day for residents remains the goal every day.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her dog Simba, long beach walks and quality time with family and friends.

Meet Teresa - Home Administrator at Horkesley Manor Care Home
Teresa brings 34 years of experience in the social care sector, including 20 years working as a Care Assistant and completion of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A PTLLS qualification also supports staff training and development, alongside previous administrative responsibilities within a care home setting.
For the past three years, Teresa has worked in an administrative role, supporting enquiries, admissions and communication with residents and relatives. A strong focus on person-centred care helps each individual feel reassured and supported during the move into the home and throughout daily life.
Providing clear information, a warm welcome and ongoing support to families is an important part of the role, helping people feel confident when making care decisions.
Outside of work, Teresa enjoys spending time with grandchildren and travelling abroad with husband.
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