
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 (105)
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.
I would be happy to recommend this care home to all.
We, in turn, are lucky to have you and are pleased you are part of our family.
I have been most impressed by the love, care and attention that my brother has received at Great Horkesley Manor.
Thank you for your kind words and support. We always look forward to you visiting.
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.
Thank you for your continued support in our home. We are pleased you feel welcome and comfortable when visiting.
Management are always around and check on me as well. I recommend this home.
Thank you for your support we loved having you stay with us and glad you are now settled at home. Take care.
Everything excellent except the garden which needs a little more work.
It is a very thoughtful place with all carers thinking of residents and visitors. A very helpful and caring environment to be in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The home is being decorated and looks lovely. The management team are very supportive.
Thank you for your time and response, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Horkesley Manor.
Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 22 Apr 2021Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 08 Dec 2017Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Horkesley Manor.
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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