Horkesley Manor

Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4ET
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Horkesley Manor provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a comfortable and welcoming setting just outside Colchester. Loved ones want to feel certain their relative will be safe, understood and treated with kindness, and the home focuses on consistent support that respects dignity, independence and personal choice.

Short stay and long term care is available for residents with a wide range of needs, including those living with dementia. Support is shaped around the individual, with time taken to understand routines, preferences and life history so daily living feels familiar rather than clinical.

The home has 73 registered beds within a character manor house together with modern extensions that provide light and spacious living areas. Horkesley Manor is also home to the Aspen Memory Centre, a dedicated environment designed specifically for residents living with dementia, offering structure, reassurance and specialist support throughout the day.

Residents can spend time in comfortable shared lounges, enjoy freshly prepared home cooked meals and take part in meaningful activities suited to interests and abilities. The aim is to provide purpose and engagement while maintaining confidence and wellbeing.

Now part of Stow Healthcare and under new management, Horkesley Manor follows a clear commitment to attentive and dependable support, providing care you can trust, when it matters most.

Visitors are encouraged to meet the team and see daily life within the home for themselves.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1100 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1100 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1100 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1100 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1100 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1100 – £1595
Contact Horkesley Manor to confirm what's included and receive a personalised quote based on your needs.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Horkesley Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Judith Morgan-Worrall (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2026
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (73)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (101)

9.6

Horkesley Manor has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Horkesley Manor has 101 reviews.

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Review from Andrew P (Friend of Resident) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 ManorThank 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 Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 ManorThank you for your time and response, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
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Review from K W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, professional, caring, supportive and reliable.
Reply from Mandie Thompson, Home Manager at Horkesley ManorThank you very much for your positive feedback, we look forward to moving the home forward with your support and our future ventures.
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Review from Mary M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great Horkesley Manor has been mums home for over two years things have improved immensely in the last few months not everything is perfect but the carers are wonderful. All the staff are considerate to us relatives as well.
It would be nice if there were more carers but I believe the staff levels
are at legal levels and they are all lovely.
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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Great Horkesley Manor for a few months now. I am very pleased with the care she is receiving and enjoy the atmosphere when I visit. It's very calm and my mother and other residents appear happy and settled. The team as a whole are very supportive, and have a lot of
knowledge regarding residents' needs.
Reply from Mandie Thompson, Home Manager at Horkesley ManorThank you for your time and comments. We continue to move the home forward and look forward to seeing you enjoy our new project the ice cream, tea, coffee parlour and bbq station.
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Review from D R (Resident) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience of the home is excellent.
Reply from Mandie Thompson, Home Manager at Horkesley ManorThank you for your response, we will work with you to improve the menu to your liking.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10 for Horkesley Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.670 for Horkesley Manor is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 233 Ratings = 4.67
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Horkesley Manor is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 73 registered maximum number of service users is 14.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Judith

Judith Morgan-Worrall

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2023

Meet Judith - Home Manager at Horkesley Manor Care Home


Judith has worked in the social care sector for more than 26 years, gaining extensive experience across a range of care environments and managing both residential and nursing homes across Essex and Suffolk. Qualifications include Level 4 in Social Care and completion of the Registered Manager Award with City and Guilds.


Working closely with residents, relatives and the team supports clear care planning, communication and daily wellbeing. A strong understanding of the Care Quality Commission standards helps maintain safe, consistent and well-led services.


Experience supporting homes through transition and improvement, alongside mentoring and developing leaders, helps create a stable and supportive environment for residents and colleagues.


Providing reassurance, safety, and a welcoming atmosphere ensures residents feel understood and valued each day.

Laura

Laura Wheeler

Job Title: Nursing Deputy Manager Joined: 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

Teresa Ager

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 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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