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Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5XR
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The staff are all very caring and conscientious and are extremely welcoming to familiesS R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Tall Trees, Colchester
Tall Trees, Colchester
Tall Trees, Colchester

The skilled team at Tall Trees care home provides high-quality respite, nursing and dementia care, as well as compassionate end of life care.

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, this comfortable, purpose-built home is conveniently situated for travel and local amenities. Residents and visitors are able to enjoy many local attractions as part of the home's exciting activities programme.

At the heart of the care Tall Trees provides is a deep...  

Care Provided by Tall Trees

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,799From £2,023
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,894From £2,130
Nursing CareFrom £2,064From £2,322
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,159From £2,428
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Tall Trees 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

Person in charge

  • Cristian Lupescu(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)

Tall Trees Reviews (77)

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9.7

Tall Trees has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tall Trees has 77 reviews.

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Review from Richard M (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bringing my mum to Tall Trees was the best decision we made, from the minute we were welcomed by the home manager and another staff member we were reassured that she would be looked after with genuine care. We were not disappointed! All staff, however busy, gave Mum the care and attention she needed. I also saw how they spoke to me and gave comfort to other residents too, with patience. Mum went through an end-of-life period that was very hard for all. The staff were professional and understanding, they were determined to minimise Mum's (and my) discomfort and pain. I cannot fault the staff and management.

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Review from Annie J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with all the care from the manager and all the nurses and all the carers that are doing a brilliant job for our family member. They all keep us up to date and put their heart into the job. We would like to thank them for all the hard work they are doing.

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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am very impressed with the way Tall Trees are taking care of my mum. My mum has Alzheimer's and had aggressive outbursts when she first arrived, however the staff were fantastic with her and helped her to settle into her new home with patience and understanding. The staff are all very caring and conscientious and are extremely welcoming to families. We are always greeted in a friendly manner by all staff members. We are kept up to date with regular meetings and the staff are always available to answer any questions. The care home is always clean and tidy, which cannot be an easy task. The meals are varied and the quality and choice are always very good. There's a full daily activity programme for those residents who would like to participate. Overall, our experience has shown Tall Trees staff are dedicated and compassionate throughout the home. I would therefore recommend Tall Trees Care Home to anybody who is looking for a care home for a loved one.

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Review from Brenda K (Wife of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been a resident at Tall Trees for almost 2 years and I have witnessed him receiving excellent care during this period. His behaviour at times can be challenging but the whole team handle him in a professional and caring manner. The staff at Tall Trees create a safe and happy environment for all the residents.Where it is possible everyone will do their utmost to fulfil any requests for example decorating the bedrooms, meal requests, trips out, activities, all of which have been honoured to my husband. Thank you to the whole team at Tall Trees.

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Review from Claire W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother receives the best of care at Tall Trees. It is very well run and staff are hardworking, conscientious and fully committed to their work.

The food is good and well thought out and the premises are very clean.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Tall Trees was my first experience and interaction with the care system, and although there were several difficulties along the way I feel that the manager and staff were trying to meet the needs of my dad's dementia and challenging behaviour.

Don't expect miracles immediately - it takes time for staff to get to know how will be the best way to care for each individual's needs, and likewise, it takes time for the resident to build their trust around their new environment and 'care home family', which we always found to have a calm, warm and homely atmosphere.

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Review from M L (Wife of Resident) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are kind caring and patient and are concerned for the relatives. My husband's room looks out onto the garden which he enjoys. He can sit outside in the garden as there are a number of seats. The choice of meals is excellent and there is a light airy dining area and lounge. The staff are very concerned that my husband should not fall as he tried to get himself up but they are there to assist him. As a family, we are pleased and relieved about the very good overall care he is receiving.

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Review from F B (Relative of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visited my relative and was so pleased to discover a united team happy helpful and professional. Food/drink was varied. The cleanliness was excellent. The garden was an excellent bonus. But the overriding compassion of the staff was outstanding from the cleaners to the management - I cannot express how much this means as I live a distance away - so knowing she was in safe hands was of great importance. Thank you!

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Review from Donna L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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If I have to talk to anyone about my mother's care, I have gone to the manager and she gets on to it right away and she will get it sorted as she has been the same with me. I don't think she could do any more than she is doing, she is a lovely manager and always has a talk with me and pops in to see Mum in the mornings. It's a lot of money, but I know my mum is looked after.

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Review from Andrew K (Friend of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visited my neighbour today and the change in him was fantastic in the very short period of time that he has been in Tall Trees.
He talked for 20 minutes about various subjects i.e. family/football/TV/and the village.
This is the very first time he has spoken to me since early December!

Well done to you all! And thank you.

Reply from Holly Cole, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Tall Trees Care Home - Care UK we hold ourselves to a high standard and therefore we appreciate all feedback so we can continually look to improve and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks to the Care UK team

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Review from Graham A (Husband of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been cared for at Tall Trees for nearly four years and has and is getting very good care in a very friendly and caring family orientated and seems to be very happy.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

Hi G A, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Tall Trees Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.Many thanks the Care UK team

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in Tall Trees for a few months and I am honestly impressed. There is plenty of friendly, cheerful staff around at all times and the place has a really pleasantly busy and lively atmosphere. There are always people milling about and things going on. This helps the environment remain lively and interesting for the residents. My mother is well cared for, the food is good, the rooms all have lovely views of the gardens and the manager is always accessible and friendly.

The star knocked off for facilities is because the minibus has been out of action for many months, leaving the residents without means of going out on any excursions, which was advertised. I believe it is mended now but yet to be used much.

Reply from Hannah Atherley, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

We are very pleased to hear you are happy with the care and lifestyle your mother is receiving at Tall Trees. Thank you for the lovely comments about the team, it really does mean everything to us. In terms of our minibus, we do apologise for the inconvenience this has caused, the minibus is now...  

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Review from John A (Husband of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the day my wife arrived at Tall Trees I found everyone there empathetic and very caring. This has been continuous. There is a high level of professionalism.

Reply from Holly Cole, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

Hi John, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience at Tall Trees Care Home - at Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team.

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Review from Darwin S (Son of Resident) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father has been a resident here for nearly ten years. Dementia is a cruel condition and it is natural for him to have gone up and down as he goes through the different stages of the condition. However, I have always felt the care staff have done a fantastic job looking after him. I live overseas and visit whenever I can but he has always looked clean and tidy and well cared for. I receive regular updates about how he is doing via email. The manager has always been fantastic and makes me feel welcome when I visit. No one would want their relative to have dementia but he's definitely in the right place to ensure he is as safe as possible and cared for by the great staff.

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Review from Christopher B (Husband of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been struck down with early-onset vascular dementia. She is frequently aggressive and physically violent. Yet somehow, the carers still see past her behaviour to look after her with kindness and compassion.

These things start at the top, which means the manager. Sadly, I am not allowed to identify them. But if you visit Tall Trees, you will meet her.

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Review from E C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am a health care professional myself and could not be more impressed by Tall Trees. It is well-led, friendly and welcoming, and the level of care is exceptional. It’s an incredibly hard task, so well done to all concerned.

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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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On my first visit to Tall Trees Care Home, I was impressed by the attitude and kindness shown by all the staff who made us feel most welcome. The atmosphere was very homely and welcoming and I felt immediately that my husband would be happy there. His room was very pleasant, looking out on the garden. The staff work very hard to make the residents happy, there are activities and trips out which he has really enjoyed. The food has been of a good standard and he has enjoyed his meals. I cannot thank the staff enough for making his stay at Tall Trees pleasant and happy. For myself, I have found the staff helpful and kind on all occasions I have visited. I would not hesitate to recommend Tall Trees Care Home.

Reply from Holly Cole, Reviews Team at Tall Trees
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Tall Trees Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks, the Care UK team.

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Review from Eddie N (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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A friend of a resident who visits Tall Trees regularly with a family member. I would give the home 10 out of 10, no complaints, very happy with the care and everything my friend receives. I would highly recommend Tall Trees to others as I was a carer myself for 10 years. I know good standards and practices. The home is very clean and inviting.

Reply from Reviews Team, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Tall Trees Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.

Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks from the Care UK team

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Review from Graham B (Resident / Service User) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Satisfactory - excellent medical service.
Food very good.
Room comfortable.

Staff support good.

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Review from P A (Resident / Service User) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy here, I find the staff kind, caring, friendly and helpful. The room is adequate though needs decorating. The food is ok but lacks imagination.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Tall Trees

Thank you for your lovely review and comments about our team, which I know they’ll be incredibly happy to hear. Thank you for your feedback regarding the rooms and food, your feedback is important to us. Just to reassure you, we are currently decorating the rooms, our maintenance colleague is...  

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Date: 08 September 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Cristian Lupescu
Cristian LupescuJob Title:Home Manager

Hi, I’m Cristian, and I joined Care UK in March 2026 after working as a Deputy Manager. I had wanted to join Care UK because of its strong reputation, values and commitment to delivering the highest quality care. The positive feedback I received from fellow managers and nursing colleagues confirmed it was the right place for me to continue my career. I have also completed the C36 Leadership Course, which has helped develop my leadership skills.

I believe a Home Manager should be compassionate, approachable and an effective leader, with strong organisational and decision-making skills. My favourite part of the day is seeing high-quality care being delivered and the positive difference it makes to our residents' wellbeing, dignity and independence.

One of my proudest career achievements was being appointed Home Manager at Tall Trees shortly after becoming a Deputy Manager. It was a significant milestone that reflected the trust placed in my leadership and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

What makes me most proud is seeing residents happy and smiling while knowing our team feels supported, valued and motivated. The most important part of my role is ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, person-centred care while creating a positive environment where colleagues can develop, work together and thrive.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, as well as football and fishing, which help me relax and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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