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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...  

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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 (105)

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9.7

Horkesley Manor has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Horkesley Manor has 105 reviews.

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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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Review from Clive W (Brother of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been most impressed by the love, care and attention that my brother has received at Great Horkesley Manor.

Reply from Great Horkesley Home Manager, at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your kind words and support. We always look forward to you visiting.

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Review from M J (Friend of Resident) published on 20 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visit my friend on a regular basis and she seems so happy and comfortable here, the staff are so helpful and friendly. Everytime I visit there is always an activity going on and it's lovely to see the residents not just sitting in their rooms. The cleanliness of the home is fantastic. I would recommend the home to anybody for their loved ones.

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

Thank you for your continued support in our home. We are pleased you feel welcome and comfortable when visiting.

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Review from R W (Respite Resident) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came for 6 weeks respite, the staff are lovely and friendly, they have a chat with me and assist with all my needs. I'm happy with all the meals and snacks they provide. My family have been allowed to visit whenever they like.

Management are always around and check on me as well. I recommend this home.

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

Thank you for your support we loved having you stay with us and glad you are now settled at home. Take care.

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Review from Andrew P (Friend of Resident) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everything excellent except the garden which needs a little more work.

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Review from Jess T (Niece of Resident) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is a very thoughtful place with all carers thinking of residents and visitors. A very helpful and caring environment to be in.

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Review from K B (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the last 18 months the home has improved immensely. The residents are looked after very well, there is love and laughter. New activity lady in place and she is working well with residents and families.

The home is decorated with all new furniture and lots of areas to use for residents and families. Go and see for yourself, you'll love it.

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Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad has been a resident at Great Horkesley Manor for the last three years.
The home has a really nice environment, is bright, plenty of space with lovely rooms.

I've always found the staff here to be extremely committed and to demonstrate excellent caring skills in the way they interact with the residents. Overall, I'm very happy that we chose Great Horkesley Manor to be dad's home.

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Review from Anna Maria T (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Mum broke her hip in December, but due to the trauma of the fall, the operation etc, she was assessed to go into a care home. I have only appreciation and praise for the staff, management and the high standards of care she receives, they are loving to mum, made us (the family) reassured and ultimately what is important to us as a family id the high level of care she receives from a loving team of carers.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My mother has been resident in Great Horkesley Manor for over 3 years. During the latter part of this time, I have seen significant improvements, both internally and externally, to the home. This is much to the benefit of residents and visitors. We recently enjoyed an excellent afternoon of outdoor entertainment to the obvious enjoyment of all. I continue to be very pleased with the level of care my mother receives and am grateful to the staff for all their hard work.

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Review from Wendy T (Sister of Resident) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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From the moment of entering the home, we were greeted by friendly and caring staff. Over the past few weeks, they have been very understanding and helped us as a family to make the decision of moving my brother into the home. We know this was the best decision. We have never looked back. Thank you to Great Horkesley Manor.

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Review from Sandra B (Mother of Resident) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Immediately we stepped in through the door, it had a homely feel and we were made very welcome. I like the wide corridors around the courtyard, with large windows giving the impression of light and space.

I was in there for several hours each day and all the staff were extremely helpful in any request I made. Although my son was unable to communicate this was not a problem for the staff and they went out of their way to include him at every turn. For his needs, I do not think we could have chosen better.

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Review from Katie S (Friend of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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The home as a whole is, in my opinion ,thriving. There is a new cinema which the residents love, the team now work as a team, the home seems to have a whole new structure over the last year. Staff/management are very approachable and the housekeeping team friendly and so good with residents. The new activities are exciting and inviting.

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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Mum came to Horkesly Manor 3 weeks ago for respite care. All the team have done a truly fantastic job looking after Mum. They made her feel so at home and were very caring and attentive nothing was ever too much for any of them. The rooms were spotless and had everything she needed. Thanks to every single member of staff for making my mum so comfortable and putting all her family's mind at rest that she was in good hands.

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Review from Leanne T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My nan has lived in the home for a couple of years, we are happy with her care and the home is improving. Staff are lovely and friendly and management are approachable. Would recommend the home to anyone.

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Review from Robert R (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My father has been at Great Horkesley Manor for over a year now, he had to move from a home he loved. He settled in well. His bedroom was decorated including curtains to his taste and choice. His dog lives with him, when dad is unwell the staff take his dog home if necessary. I can highly recommend Great Horkesley Manor to anyone that is looking for a nice friendly good loving home. The standard has improved in the last year.

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Review from Keith M (Husband of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been a resident at this care home for almost a year now, she seems to be very happy and content there. The staff are very friendly and comforting, making my wife feel very secure and content. She always looks forward to her meals and tells me she enjoys them. The home is always clean and tidy when I visit, and her clothes are well laundered and well presented. The manager is very efficient and is always looking at ways to improve the home and surroundings, to give the clients warm and homely surroundings.

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Review from Caroline S (Friend of Resident) published on 23 June 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My friends have been residents for the last 18 months and their stay has been made easier due to the expert care. The many activities made available to them has been invaluable to them and the care they received from these ladies is all instrumental in the transition from "home" to "home". The supreme effort made to help them celebrate birthdays etc really is appreciated. Long may it continue. Always smiling.

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Review from D E (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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The staff at Horkesley Manor have given my mum amazing care and treated her as if she was a member of family. Nothing is ever too much trouble when you ask for something to be action, they do it almost immediately. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Mandie Thompson, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your time and support, we have loved having mum stay with us and will miss her when she returns home, please pop in anytime and maybe you would have time to join in with our upcoming events.

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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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My mother is looked after very well. The care staff are loving and understanding. She enjoys the food and activities, particularly going on outings to the seaside.

The home is being decorated and looks lovely. The management team are very supportive.

Reply from Mandie Thompson, Home Manager at Horkesley Manor

Thank you for your time and response, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

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  • 13 Aug 2026

    What a fantastic day we had at Horkesley Manor's Summer Fête! It was a pleasure to welcome so many residents, relatives, friends and members of the local community for a...

  • 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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