
The staff are all very caring and conscientious and are extremely welcoming to familiesS R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The staff are all very caring and conscientious and are extremely welcoming to familiesS R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



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 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
- 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
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.
• 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Tall Trees for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
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)
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.
In my opinion, Tall Trees is an excellent care home. The staff work very hard to maintain high standards of nursing and cleanliness. I value the dedication and kindness of each of member of the team at Tall Trees; they have brought me peace of mind knowing my mother has her needs met 24/7. The management and carers are always busy, but always put the resident's priorities above everything else. My mother, who has struggled with her health in recent years, always speaks highly of the staff and the quality of food on offer.
100% an amazing nursing home. My husband is very well looked after and it is worth every penny as he is very well looked after and knowing this gives me peace of mind. The care is amazing and staff are all very pleasant both when I came in and now when I ring they are always happy to help. I have always felt welcome and are very polite. The manager always took time out of her day to talk to me and now at this time we have regular chats and emails I am very grateful and I couldn't ask for more for my love one and I always tell the staff my appreciation and gratitude when I call.
One of the hardest decisions I have had to make was to look for a residential home, where I would hand my husband's care over to others. After visiting many establishments I chose Tall Trees. When my husband was admitted to Tall Trees from hospital, he was a very sad gentleman, unable to walk, talk or attend to any of his personal needs, 'Advanced Dementia'. It has been three weeks from admission and a 'metamorphosis' has occurred! The improvement must be afforded to the dedication of the wonderful staff and the tender care he receives. Staff are kind, patient, attentive, passionate, and at all times display 'upholding the valued principles of care'. The love and care afforded to my husband is also given to me. My husband smiles again, is mobile and takes part in conversation. The home is clean, warm and happy, a feeling of home from home, I love visiting. Staff are always sharing/receiving information and nothing is ever too much trouble. The manager and her wonderful staff have so much to be proud of, exemplary in every aspect. Food is cooked to perfection, and of the highest quality, the home is free from odour, laundry is cleaned and returned maintaining dignity. May I take this opportunity to thank the manager and her staff for allowing me to return to being 'a wife'. Thank you.
A very comfortable home but in need of some modernisation in some areas. The home is reasonably well organised but the second floor, where my brothers room is, could benefit from having slightly more residents that my brother could relate to.
The end of life care for my wife was exceptional, the family could not have wished for better loving care from all of the team at Tall Trees.
Staff are caring, polite and helpful. The staff are kind and patient. Staff are professional and experienced. The home carries out plenty of activities - we see this from the photos displayed. Fairly regular updates on Mothers well being.
The staff are extremely well trained, friendly and capable to deal with all situations. I am very happy and confident about everything they do for my husband.
The care is very good. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.
The staff do their best to be supportive and helpful. Both the staff and management are very accommodating and helpful towards my husband. They always treat him with dignity. Always listen to my worries and concerns about my husband. The facilities are adequate with his needs.
What a pleasure to visit. The home always warm and welcoming. Wonderful entrance, spotlessly clean, no smell, coffee and cake. Chairs to sit in. Manager always willing to chat. Corridors, lounge, bedrooms always clean/warm. No unpleasant odours! Staff always welcoming and friendly, smile on faces. Interact with patients with patience and good humour, food home cooked and nutritious, nothing too much trouble if asked for something different.
The easy accessibility to visitors and the patients to talk with staff is very good and reassuring and there is a real warmth in the atmosphere in Tall Trees. The staff appear to be a well-knit team who have smiles for everyone and acknowledge all who them. The above is true in both palliatives care and recuperation and respite care. The food is excellent and the welcoming tray of coffee and cakes in the foyer is a lovely and welcoming find. It was reassuring to see how staff sat with patients and to see how care and vigilance was individualised to each person. Thank you.
Good service.
I have benefited similarly in my extended period of respite care which enables me to return home alone, well fed and rested.
The food menus are in my opinion deserving of a Michelin Star.
Tall trees is such a happy place to be, so I've instructed my family to reserve a room for me if ever I need special care in the future.
This is a very well organised home. The caring is excellent. They are compassionate and supportive at all times. Nothing is too much trouble. Food and cleanliness is of high standard. I visit 3 days a week 10 - 6.30. Each day the carers work hard and make me feel welcome in this loving and friendly environment. I sing their praises all day long.
My mother-in-law has been a resident in Tall Trees for almost two years. During this time, she has received nothing but the best care, love and attention. Whenever we visit, it is always clean. Her clothes are clean, her hair is washed and cut and her nails cut and filed. There is always a happy and homely atmosphere in Tall Trees and we are constantly moved by the care that is shown to my husband's mother. Thank you Tall Trees.
My Mum spent 8 months in Tall Trees' care prior to her death in August - the 'Thank You' letter, below, sums up my family's sentiments:
To: ALL Staff at Tall Trees.Since my mother arrived at Tall Trees at the end of 2015, the level of care, attention and genuine compassion for her has been a source of great comfort for her family as well as for my Mum.
It was a big step, placing her into the care of strangers. But you weren’t ‘strangers’ for long - we realised that we had been amazingly lucky to have found you as your affection and care for my Mum were amazing.
We knew our limitations and could not give her the care and support she needed but, with you, she was safe, secure and loved.
Your care and attention extended to my Mum's family and we always felt welcome – on her final day, we were very touched by your attention, professionalism and warmth. We were so glad that we could share Mum with people who thought so much of her and we are enormously grateful.
On behalf of her family, Colin.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

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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