Springfields Nursing Home

Rectory Road, Copford Green, Colchester CO6 1DH
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  • Springfields Nursing Home, Colchester
Springfields Nursing Home is a country estate, set in approximately 6 acres with 36 single en-suite ground floor bedrooms, in a purpose-built complex.

Springfields Nursing Home has established a reputation for care, due to the quality of the nursing care team that has ensured success to date. The home takes pride in the service offered and the ability to adapt and adjust to meet the varying needs of the residents.

The majority of rooms have direct garden access, whilst others face into the inner courtyard garden. The gardens are beautifully lawned and there are shrub borders to compliment. There is a rose parterre containing some 350 rose bushes, there are fish ponds with koi carp and together providing a wonderful environment for the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the estate.

Pathways provide easy access for residents to get out and enjoy the estate at all times of the year. All the seasons have their own merit, however, the gardens in the summer are quite spectacular and provide the setting for many social occasions.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Eating Disorders
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1390 – £1625
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1390 – £1625

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Springfields Nursing Home 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)

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Samantha Hursey (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1986
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Parking

  • The home has ample free parking for visitors to the home

Springfields Nursing Home Reviews (31)

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Springfields Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Springfields Nursing Home has 31 reviews.

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Review from S G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was confined to bed but loved the garden views and the peacocks and wild animals. He was very grateful for the care he was given as we were. The staff went above and beyond and we felt a real sense of family love from them. The food was great too. In the last days the whole family were so well looked
after with such compassion we couldn't have asked for more (including the dog).

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Review from I C (Mother of Resident) published on 29 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would not have mum anywhere else. Great staff and nursing care.

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Review from Terry S (Son of Resident) published on 27 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were so caring, polite and very patient with my father up till his passing.

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Review from L D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother went in to the home for 4 weeks whilst I was abroad. I was nervous as to how she would settle and as to whether she would continue to improve following a fall in late 2024. She enjoyed her time in Springfields and her mobility and eating improved a great deal. I was surprised when I went to
collect her how much she has improved with the help of the staff and our physio. All the staff I met were friendly and caring which I appreciated.

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Review from Grant F (Son of Resident) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursing care and treatment received has been outstanding, The attention to detail is excellent, always doing what is required. Above and beyond. She feels very safe in the care home and also with the staff and nurses. They make her feel happy. I am kept fully up to date of her condition and of any
concerns. The nursing home is always kept very clean and tidy. A very professional home and staff. Always happy to talk.

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Review from E J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot express how glad I am that Dad spent his last ten months in Springfields. He received the best of care in beautiful surroundings. He was always treated with real respect. The staff were very kind and preserved his dignity always. More than that, at the end of his life he was surrounded by love!

Reply from Michael Richardson, Area Manager at Springfields Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words it was a privilege to look after your father

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Review from Laura O (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad was a resident at Springfields for 2 years where he sadly passed away. During this time he was always treated with care and compassion. The staff were always lovely and helpful. Dad was bed bound, he was always clean and said he was comfortable. The meals were cooked fresh daily and Dad said
there was never anything he didn't like. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely place to anyone needing care of any description. Such good peace of mind knowing he received great care whilst there.

Reply from Michael Richardson, Area Manager at Springfields Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind review. The staff at Springfields Nursing Home always treat our residents like family when in our care and I thank you once again for recognising what they do for our residents

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Review from Samantha F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was a resident at Springfields for approximately a year. He sadly passed the beginning of August 2024.
I cannot praise the staff enough and the level of care my dad was given during his time at Springfields. All staff were kind, compassionate and respectful. Very supportive of us as a family,
very approachable and always there to help. Springfields couldn't have done any more for my dad or us as a family.
5 stars for Springfields, would definitely recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Sandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Springfields looked after my mother until her death, she was treated with kindness, compassion, empathy and respect, for the last few hours we stayed with Mum and the staff cared for her and us. They helped to make a very sad time as comfortable as possible and I shall always be grateful for their kindness.

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Review from Richard C (Son of Resident) published on 21 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was admitted to Springfields in December 2022 on discharge from hospital. At that time the prognosis was not good, but the excellent care provided by the nursing and care team at Springfields resulted in my father recovering to the extent that he enjoyed another 21 months of good quality life
before he passed away recently. Springfields is set in lovely grounds and the facilities are excellent and I cannot speak highly enough of the environment and the people who work there. I would highly recommend Springfields to anyone who has an elderly relative requiring more care and support than can reasonably be provided in their own home. The care sector in the UK generally gets a bad press these days, but Springfields is proof that there are places that really do make a difference to the lives of elderly people who need and deserve high quality care in their later years and I will always be grateful to all of the team at Springfields for what they did for my father.

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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my family cannot express enough, our thanks and gratitude for the wonderful care our Mother has received. The way they have cared for Mum, with respect and dignity has been outstanding. The care and attention shown, not only to Mum but also to us, especially when Mum was at the end of her
life, showed us as a family, that the staff really do care. Once again I cannot express the kindness and consideration they have shown throughout Mum's stay. What wonderful people they are!

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Review from Neil B (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am not sure my words can do Springfields Nursing Home and, more importantly, the nurses/carers justice.
My mum had terminal cancer and was taken into Springfields Nursing Home on the 13th of March after a short spell in the hospital.
I was worried that because it was a direct placement via the NHS
that the care might not be at the level I wished for. But I had nothing to worry about. Right from the start, it was clear that all the people that work there are a) experienced and b), more importantly, they genuinely care (a lot).
The manager and her team were incredible. I would go in twice a day for 3-5 hours and try to be there for meal times so I could assist. But nothing was ever too much trouble. Regardless of how busy they were, they were always there to help and assist, even if it was just for advice. As an only son, they were also very sympathetic to the fact I was losing my mum (lost my dad two and a half years ago to cancer too).

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Review from Alison T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was brought into Springfields for palliative care, and although his stay was short and he passed away, the compassion, love and care shown to him by all the staff was outstanding.
Special thanks to the matron and all the team - she welcomed Dad personally on arrival with a handshake and held
his hand when we walked into his room, as I could see he was anxious.
When Dad passed, we went to say our goodbyes, and she was so respectful, knocking on his door before we entered. She then sat down with us as a family and gently guided us through the next steps.
Would highly recommend them and would like to thank them all for their kindness and humanity.

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Review from Ian D (Brother of Resident) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer in a local hospital and transferred to Springfields for terminal and palliative care. From the very moment that she was brought to the facility, she received the best care from all of the staff, who ensured that all of her needs were met and kept her safe,
clean and comfortable for the entire time that she was there. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, the staff related to her as a person, which was very important to me. I can recommend Springfields unreservedly to anyone who needs the services that they offer.

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Review from Francesco G (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was brought into Springfields from the hospital after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. From the moment he arrived until he passed away, he was attended to and cared for by the lovely team at the nursing home.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, and all the staff were so kind, thoughtful
and compassionate, not only to my father but to me also.
Everyone, including the owner, did everything in their power to make my father's stay at Springfields as pleasant as it could be.
I cannot express enough the gratitude I feel for each and every one of the staff members at the nursing home, and I highly recommend this facility to anyone thinking of placing a loved one in their care.

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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my mum receives at Springfields. The room is always clean and tidy, and we are kept well informed of any events concerning her health. Because of her health, Mum is bed bound and not able to take part in the facilities, but the staff are very attentive and treat her with
dignity. Her personal hygiene is good.

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Review from C E (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have always been helpful and have genuine compassion for their residents. This has been very comforting at a time when we have been unable to visit inside the home for much of it due to restrictions to know the family has been well looked after.

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Review from Steven S (Son of Resident) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was transferred in July from another care home. This was our first experience with care homes, and we were shocked, to say the least by what we endured. Then she arrived at Springfields!
Since she has been at Springfields, she has improved beyond our wildest hopes; she feels safe and secure
there and is looked after by people who are not only professional but also naturally caring. They constantly interact and engage in conversations with my mother and have taken the time to get to know her and have genuine empathy and time for all the residents in there. I am so relieved she is in Springfields. I come away from a visit and know she is being cared for how we all would hope a parent in care would be. On the occasions we have good weather taking her out to look around the gardens it is blissful and cathartic; she feels like the lady of the manor. I have nothing negative to say about Springfields. My whole family are so thankful for all they do there and how they do it!

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Review from P B (Cousin of Resident) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We found the staff always friendly and always had time to answer questions. My cousin, who needed the care, liked the staff, enjoyed the food and was content. We found the home 'homely', and it was a pleasure to visit there as he was so well looked after.

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Review from Andrew C (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 95-year-old mother has been at Springfields for over a year now. Prior to this, she lived alone at home with carer visits. After several falls and hospital admission, she was extremely frail. This home was recommended and my wife and I went to visit. Once through the door, we knew this was going
to suit her needs. After several months of special care, my mother made a brilliant recovery and even the staff say they haven't seen such a change in one of their clients. Although she is now wheelchair-bound her mind is as sharp as ever. She enjoys the social life and companionship of the other residents and the care staff. Although we aren't able to visit on a regular basis, the activities coordinator arranges FaceTime sessions so we can see and speak to mum. I cannot praise the care staff enough, especially through this pandemic, by being able to keep the residents and staff all safe and clear of COVID-19.
I can highly recommend this Care Home as being 'one in a million'!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.752)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10 for Springfields Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.752 for Springfields Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.752

  • b) 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 Springfields Nursing Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 Dec 2018

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 13 Aug 2025

We have rooms available for Self funding or Health/Local authority

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Frequently Asked Questions about Springfields Nursing Home

What types of Care is Springfields Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Eating Disorders, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Springfields Nursing Home have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Springfields Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Springfields Nursing Home to the centre of Colchester?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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