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.

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.

Stronvar Rest Home Ltd, Strangers Corner, Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex CO7 0QT

Stronvar Rest Home Ltd

Strangers Corner, Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0QT

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Care Provided by Stronvar Rest Home Ltd

Length of Stay

Permanent Care
Respite Care

Care Types Provided

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
For a maximum of 17 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)
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

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1650
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1650
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1650 – £1700
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1650 – £1700

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Stronvar Rest Home Ltd to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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
Privately Owned

Person in Charge

Peter Bokenham (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Essex County Council

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)
Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
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.

Review from Jen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

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.

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Review from Hilary D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

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.
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 LtdVery 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 • Report

Overall Experience

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.
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 LtdThank 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 interests and abilities of our residents, so it's wonderful to know this was appreciated. Your recommendation truly means a great deal to our team, who are dedicated to providing a personal, welcoming, and compassionate home for every resident.

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Review from Tina T (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

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 LtdThank 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 her dietary needs, comfort, and wellbeing, and that she truly thrived during her time here. Your kind words and recommendation are sincerely appreciated and will mean so much to our staff, who care deeply for every resident as if they were their own Family.