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Horkesley Manor

Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex CO6 4ET
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The team are fantastic, caring and supportive.Harvey P(Son of Resident/Service User)
Horkesley Manor, Colchester
There was a wide variety of activities suited to each one's needsB C(Respite Resident/Service User)
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It truly feels like home from homeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Horkesley Manor, Colchester

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£830 - £1,595£913 - £1,595
Residential Dementia Care£830 - £1,595£913 - £1,595
Nursing Care£1,125 - £1,595£1,236 - £1,595
Nursing Dementia Care£1,125 - £1,595£1,236 - £1,595

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

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)

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9.7

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.

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Review from Andrew H (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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The home has improved a great deal since the change of ownership. There are more staff, it is cleaner and there is obviously substantial investment taking place throughout the premises.
Mum now has a much nicer and bigger room (although it needs decorating) and she says that the food has got better.
It would be nice if more was made of the gardens and outside spaces which have been badly neglected in recent years and could be fantastic places for residents and visitors to spend time.

Overall, the home has a more professional feel to it and feels much better run.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for submitting a review and sharing your thoughts with us. It is great to know that you feel the home has improved since we took over at the end of last year and that you are recognising the positive changes we are making. We recently employed a new gardener who is doing an outstanding...  

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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is going through a lot of changes - improvements. Lots of staff changes from what I can see the changes are seeming to be a good thing. Will see how things go. The digital assistant needs sorting so the residents have some music playing - seems to be a bit hit and miss.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We are so pleased to hear that you feel the changes we are making are positive ones. Since Stow Healthcare took over the home last Autumn, we have been busy implementing many changes, with great financial investment in the home. Some of...  

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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In general, the care home itself is in great need of maintenance. My mother is very well looked after by the wonderful care and nursing staff and her needs and health conditions are understood and managed very well. Thank you. The chefs and catering staff are very helpful and kind. The food is very good but needs to be cut into smaller pieces with a plate guard for my mother's arthritic hands and frail teeth to cope with more easily. There is not enough mental and physical activity for my mother. There needs to be singing and entertainment with singers, and dog petting days to brighten her life more. Simple and easy entertainment for a very elderly person. I look forward to learning about the care home bringing these activities back to the home.

I feel very welcomed and listened to by the staff at Great Horkesley Manor. I am in awe and applaud their incredible caring skills with the residents. Bless you and thank you, you know who you all are.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, your feedback is very important to us. We are delighted to hear how pleased you are with the level of care your mother is receiving at Horkesley Manor and that you find the home to be welcoming. Since Stow Healthcare taking over last Autumn you will...  

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Review from Denise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every care is taken to make sure my mum is happy. I can't fault the way the staff look after her. Always very pleasant and helpful.

Now Mum can't be in her own home it's nice to know she's so well looked after.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review, your feedback means a great deal to the team. Kind regards.

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Review from Janice E (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant home, a homely atmosphere. Our relative has been here for nearly three years and is happy living here. Staff good and activities are good and residents are treated well.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your feedback is very important to us and it is lovely to hear how happy you are with the care your relative receives at Horkesley Manor. Kind regards.

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Review from Christine H (Sister of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My sister stayed at Great Horkesley Manor for eleven nights of respite care in March 2022. This was the first time she had received respite care and, overall, I was very pleased with the care she received. My sister stayed in the dementia unit. She does not have dementia but has suffered a brain injury and requires secure accommodation. I visited twice during her stay and she seemed happy on both occasions.

The staff were very caring and there appeared to be plenty of activities during the week. My sister had no complaints at all. Her room was basic, but adequate, with an en-suite bathroom. The main living area where the residents were was large, airy and light and I liked the way the residents congregated there, rather than staying in their own rooms. We felt happy to leave my sister at this home and it gave the rest of the family a well-needed break. We would use this respite care service again.

Reply from Jill Sleeper, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to meeting you all again soon. I will pass your lovely feedback on to the staff team.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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You looked after my mum so l could have some respite. All the staff were so caring, warm and welcoming.
I could relax as I had daily updates and photos of Mum sent to me by the activity coordinator. Mum had all the attention that she craves, everything from crafting, dancing, playing the piano, dominoes and even pygmy goats!
I knew that everyone at Great Horkesley Manor would take such good care of her, so never worried. She had baths, makeup and everything she needed. I will certainly take Mum there for respite again. She cannot wait for her next holiday.
Such an amazing place and could not fault it.

It's one in a million, we looked at many other places that came nowhere near. We cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Jill Sleeper, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you all again very soon, I will pass your comments on to the staff team.

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Review from Richard N (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Due to the Covid lockdown, indoor experience of care home has been limited, but access was increased on the 12th April - all staff have been informative and kind under difficult circumstances - important medical and social information is notified to us straight away. We are very happy with our mother-in-law's care at the moment.

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Review from Peter A (Son of Resident) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother had been a resident at Great Horkesley Manor for the past 2 years, she sadly has suffered with dementia for several years and recently passed away. Mum's care at Great Horkesley Manor has always been excellent. It is a super team of management, carers and support staff, in particular, the brilliant activity co-ordinators. Mum has been cared for with dignity and respect. I would have no hesitation in recommending Great Horkesley Manor for care of people suffering from dementia.

Reply from The Home Manager, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass them onto the team!

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Review from Donna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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It was the hardest decision of our lives as Mum never wanted to go into a care home, but unfortunately, we had no other choice as it was unsafe to leave Mum either with us or at home due to her dementia. Great Horkesley Manor has made her welcome, and it has now been 4 weeks since arriving there; the staff have been lovely, and it’s like she has always been there. I would like to say a huge thank you for the hard work the care workers do and for making it such an easy transition.

Reply from The Home Manager, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor
Many thanks for your comments.

We are glad that Mum has settled in so well.

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Review from L P (Relative of Resident) published on 8 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care and service provided by the staff even when they are busy. People are well looked after in this home and it is well lead by the management team and those who work in the offices. We are very happy.

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Review from E W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I and my family find the care and attention given to my husband extremely good. The staff are very friendly and treat all the residents in Chestnut with the same care and attention as my husband receives. The home is kept immaculate and the food of good quality. My husband has been a resident for 3 years and we found these experiences from the outset.

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Review from J S (Niece of Resident) published on 19 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My review is based on a very short time just before lockdown. I was delighted at the condition of residents bedrooms they were so bright and cheerful and beautifully clean. The shared space was also clean and of a very good standard. The staff are friendly and very communicative. Always share news about my aunt when needed. Very happy with this home.

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Review from Charlotte H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother had the very best care for over two years. Bedridden, immobile and with limited speech, her life was made comfortable, engaging, dignified, safe, nutritious and to the best in difficult circumstances because of her deteriorating health until she was 99 years old. Thank you.

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Review from Diane G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our Mum suffered a stroke at 96 after living a very independent life. We chose Great Horkesley Manor because of recommendations of other friends and family that were residents there. Throughout the 9 months she was there before she passed away in January, the Staff were always so kind, caring and loving towards her. She was very happy being there and always commented on how lovely the Staff were to her. Towards the end of her life when she was bed bound and needed more attention, the Staff spent so much time with her, making sure she was comfortable and peaceful. They supported my Brother and I also and always tried to lift our spirits on difficult days with a laugh and joke.

Reply from Great Horkesley Home Manager, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your lovely comments we are very committed to our residents and always try and support families the best we can in their time of need.

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Review from C G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandpa has been living here for three months and I can see that he is very happy here. The staff have been a great help to my grandpa and have dealt with any problems that he may have excellently. The home itself is a wonderful place for my grandpa to be and he is able to take part in a variety of activities which I can see makes him very happy. My grandpa's room is very homely and a great size for him to have all his items and memories in. In addition to this, the value for money is excellent.

Reply from Great Horkesley Home Manager, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

We are really pleased that your grandpa is happy and has settled in well and has made Great Horkesley Manor his home.

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Review from A B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandmother has been a resident at Great Horkesley Manor for the last two years. It is a friendly and welcoming home and my grandmother is happy there.

Reply from Great Horkesley Home Manager, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your response we are pleased that you are happy with the care your loved one receives and that you feel welcome when you come into the home.

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Review from Stephen C (Son of Resident) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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Our mum was a resident of Great Horkesley Manor for over 22 years from 1996 until her death in October of 2018. From mid-September to mid-October of 2018, I was with her for six hours a day, which gave me a real window into how daily life unfolds.
The care, kindness and love which mum received from the staff was outstanding throughout the years which she spent there. Initially, she was quite difficult but gradually she became gracious and appreciative.
Her passing was dignified and peaceful.

During my month with mum, I was particularly struck by the patience and gentleness which the staff demonstrated towards the more difficult residents.

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Review from Brian W (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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My Father has been resident here for 18months, and I am more than pleased with the care and attention he has been given by all the staff during this time. I am kept informed of any problems my father may have, and these have been dealt with in a courteous and professional manner.

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Review from M L B (Resident / Service User) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Due to my previous home in Brightlingsea closing down, I am so happy to be given a lovely downstairs room. I have been so lucky in my new home. I have found everything that I need here, staff are friendly and medical care is just first class.

I would be happy to recommend this care home to all.

Reply from Great Horkesley Home Manager, at Horkesley Manor

We, in turn, are lucky to have you and are pleased you are part of our family.

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  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Michael Parris
Michael ParrisJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2026

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.

Laura Wheeler
Laura WheelerJob Title:Nursing Deputy ManagerJoined: 2023

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.

Teresa Ager
Teresa AgerJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2023

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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