Horkesley Manor

Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4ET
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Horkesley Manor is a residential, nursing and dementia care home in a substantially renovated manor house in the Essex countryside, at the end of a long drive in Great Horkesley just outside Colchester. The home looks out over open fields and the grounds give it a peace and space felt immediately on arrival.

Colchester is within easy reach, offering residents and families access to a wide range of shops, services and healthcare. The home has ample on-site parking.

Short stay and long term care is available for residents with a wide range of needs, including those living with dementia.

The Aspen Memory Centre provides specialist dementia care within the home, a purposefully designed environment for people living with memory loss, supported by an experienced team. The full care pathway means support can change as needs evolve without requiring a move.

Spacious suites and well maintained grounds give residents comfortable individual space alongside genuine outdoor access. The home’s gardens are one of its most noted features, a setting for gardening, sitting outside and seasonal activities.

Meals are home cooked and freshly prepared each day, with dietary needs always accommodated. A chiropodist visits weekly, and optician and physiotherapy appointments can be arranged for residents.

The activities programme includes card games, Scrabble, arts and crafts, gardening, music events and day trips. A hairdresser visits once or twice a week. The in-home bistro provides a social space for residents and families.

The home is proud to say that in the 2026 family survey, every family said they would recommend Horkesley Manor.
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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: £830 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £830 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1125 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1125 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £913 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £913 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1236 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1236 – £1595
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Horkesley Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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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.

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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 (104)

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 P H (Son of Resident) published on 14 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Based on our experience to date, the home is caring and supportive to both my father and our family. We note that management is redecorating and enhancing facilities which are great improvements, management and staff are always prepared to discuss questions/issues and to respond positively where possible.
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Review from A T (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum loves this home and the staff are very caring and compassionate, new manager seems very nice and organised a lot of changes in the home already for the better.
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Review from E P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for the last 7 months. I chose the home above others available to her on the basis of it's location and surroundings. The wide corridors with many areas for residents and visitors to sit, all with window views of the garden, also access to the gardens are available from
numerous points. It has a very family based atmosphere which is encouraged by management, carers and all the supporting staff.
The home is clean and fresh but would benefit from refurbishing. The carers and activity staff are professional but have a warmth and kindness necessary to make it feel homely. There have been a few problems regarding my mothers safety due to her lack of mobility and lack of staffing which is currently being addressed. Any issues raised are dealt with immediately and with and open access.
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Review from Jo K (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been in H.M for 5 years now and through that time has seen quite a few changes.
Her recent accident and increased dementia, has meant that extra care has had to be given to her as she has been incapacitated with a broken hip.
To see the way the staff have cared for her has been lovely.
They offer a warm, friendly service dealing with situations with both humor and dignity. It's a job I could never do, but I am so grateful that there are people out there that can, and they deserve a huge accolade for doing so. I wish that I had taken note of some of these girls names, because they truly deserve some praise.
My primary point of contact at H.M has her finger on the ball and is always ready to answer any questions you may have. She has a no-nonsense approach and will tell you how it is - I like that and believe it's what is needed in an environment like this.
In short, I could not recommend Horkesley Manor highly enough. The interiors have been given a huge over-haul, with bright colour paintings and themed areas for the Dementia care unit, and light, bright walls elsewhere in the home. The carpets, fittings and fixtures are all clean, and the gardens are well maintained.
The surroundings offer lots of opportunities for the residents to be outside in the warmer months, with gazebos and shelters on offer.
Although I've never attended these events, regular picnics and fairs are held, and families are encouraged to become involved with H.M.
Security is of utmost importance, and as such, visitors have to wait to be let in and let out of the home.
For anyone considering a care home, I would make this top of the list when organising visits.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.683)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.683) 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.683 for Horkesley Manor is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 243 Ratings = 4.683
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Horkesley Manor is based on 20 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 + 0.025 = 4
    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 20 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (3)

Michael

Michael Parris

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2026

Meet Michael- Home Manager at Horkesley Manor Care Home

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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