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Care Provided by Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 17 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)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
At Stronvar Rest Home, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care while keeping our weekly fees as fair and manageable as possible. We understand that care costs can be a significant consideration for families, and we work closely with residents and their loved ones to explore all available funding options that may help support the cost of care.
Please note that Stronvar Rest Home is an independently operated service and is not contracted to local authorities. As such, placements are privately funded. However, our team is always happy to offer guidance, information, and support to help families understand their options and make informed decisions during what can be a challenging time.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Peter Bokenham(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
Visiting
- No restrictions on visiting, the home do however ask that Individuals wishing to make a visit, notify the home in advance just to help maintain safety from the infection control perspective and not too large a group of visitors at any one time. The home does, however, protect meal times.
Parking
- Car park situated at the front of the building.
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Stronvar Rest Home Ltd Reviews (5)
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Stronvar Rest Home Ltd has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.283) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stronvar Rest Home Ltd has 5 reviews.
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Review from Jen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My Dad was in Stronvar for just over a year. It is very homely and the team are always very warm and caring to all the residents. The home is extremely clean and well presented. I would recommend Stronvar to anyone considering a home for someone.
↩Reply from peter bokenham, Home Manager at Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review.
We are truly grateful that you chose Stronvar to care for your dad, and it means a great deal to us to hear that you found the home to be warm, welcoming, and homely. Our team works hard to create a supportive and caring environment for all...
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Review from Hilary D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Dad has been here since the end July. We chose Stronvar because my grandmother had lived here until her death in 2017 and had been very well cared for. It was lovely to be remembered by the manager and to find some staff who had cared for my grandmother.
There has been no staff turnover in the 6 months that Dad has been here. He has Alzheimers, so continuity of care is very important for him. I have peace of mind knowing that he is safe and well cared for. His needs are met, and the staff are very fond of all their residents. It is a small home so the individual care is excellent. Dad has settled very well, and certainly as much as the Alzheimers will allow.
There has been no staff turnover in the 6 months that Dad has been here. He has Alzheimers, so continuity of care is very important for him. I have peace of mind knowing that he is safe and well cared for. His needs are met, and the staff are very fond of all their residents. It is a small home so the individual care is excellent. Dad has settled very well, and certainly as much as the Alzheimers will allow.
I have also found that all the staff, from the manager to the cleaner, have been very supportive of me as well as Dad. I've had some difficult decisions to make and they have supported me at every turn. It's a real team effort.
↩Reply from peter bokenham, Home Manager at Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
Very Glad to hear you thoughts and thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Julie E (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Stronvar is an excellent care home. All the carers and managers are extremely kind and caring.
They endeavour to have as many activities is possible within the constraints and capabilities of the residents.
They endeavour to have as many activities is possible within the constraints and capabilities of the residents.
Would recommend this home to anyone wanting a personal, intimate and caring environment for their loved ones.
↩Reply from peter bokenham, Home Manager at Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found Stronvar to be a caring and supportive environment, and that the kindness of our carers and managers stood out to you. We place great importance on creating meaningful activities that reflect the...
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Review from Tina T (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Stronvar welcomed mum in on restbite first of all and thereafter full time. She was not sure about going into a home as i wasnt either, however, all the staff at Stronvar love mum as they would their own. Mum's dietary requirements were taken care of in full and she thrived being there. The rooms are get and very comfortable. I can advise if you are looking for an excellent home for a loved one please take a look at Stronvar. Excellent.
↩Reply from peter bokenham, Home Manager at Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of Stronvar. We understand how difficult the decision to move into a care home can be, and we are delighted to hear that your mum felt so welcomed, cared for, and at home with us. It means a great deal to know that our team supported...
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Review from Colin H (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The rooms are small and would be nice to have more activities for the residents but the staff are all very kind and caring.
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Regulatory Rating
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Date: 09 March 2026Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stronvar Rest Home Ltd
What types of Care is Stronvar Rest Home Ltd registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stronvar Rest Home Ltd have?
There are 17 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stronvar Rest Home Ltd?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stronvar Rest Home Ltd to the centre of Colchester?
7.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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