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Care Provided by Colbury House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
As individual needs vary, a person-centred care assessment will be completed for each new resident. Please contact the home for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Colbury House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Colbury House Nursing Home 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
- Park Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ashka Pekarik (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Colbury House Nursing Home is located off Salisbury Road. When leaving Totton and heading towards Ower, Hill Street is on the right-hand side approximately half a mile past Totton football club. The nearest motorway junction is Junction 2 of the M27.
Parking
- Ample parking onsite
Colbury House Nursing Home Reviews (55)
Colbury House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.194) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colbury House Nursing Home has 55 reviews.
Thank you for keeping my parents safe and happy. The level of care from all staff is consistently high, whatever time of day, each visit. Management are approachable, open to suggestions to constantly improve residents' wellbeing. Family and friends are made welcome and accommodated to ensure visits with loved ones are happy. Carers are exactly that, ‘caring’, mindful of residents' dignity, thorough with personal care and include a sense of humour. Nursing is considerate and informative to both residents and family, thorough to chase up any concerns. Housekeeping is immaculate, all rooms clean, clothes looked after and found should they go astray. The kitchen staff cook fantastic, fresh, appealing hot meals. Well-being coordinators are incredible, always find new, fun things to do at the home, in groups, one to one or trips out in the minibus to suit the residents preference. Maintenance is very prompt, reliable and professional. Such a friendly gardener, the grounds so interesting through each season.
What a beautiful, caring home, where the staff are wonderful, the grounds lovely, and activities are engaging. My wife has settled better than I could have hoped. We could not have wished for a better placement. Thank you everyone.
I find the care home very clean and tidy. The staff are very supportive and friendly towards the residents and their families and friends. Lots of activities are being prepared for the residents and they have really enjoyed them and the outings. Also good quality food and drink.
My brother is a fairly long-term resident at Colbury House Nursing Home. The house always looks clean. The residents always look clean and cared for. The staff treat residents and visitors alike with kindness and courtesy. I know my brother's wife is very happy with the care and attention he receives and she would not want him to be anywhere else. I believe management and staff do an excellent job in sometimes quite difficult circumstances. I thank them and applaud them.
My father-in-law is very happy and contented at Colbury House Care Home. Congratulations to management and staff on getting him out of his room and mixing with other residents by means of creating inventive activities.
Dad settled well due to the wonderful staff. They are all friendly, caring and attentive to him and his family. There is a very relaxed atmosphere in the home and everyone is treated as an individual. A variety of activities are offered and new ideas are encouraged, clever ways of getting people to interact with each other. Good communication between staff and family. Lovely, quiet, rural location with easy access from the motorway and no parking problems. Dad now has a new lease of life. Thank you.
Dad has been a resident since January 2021, he has dementia and can be very challenging. The previous home could not cope with his behaviour and he was urgently placed in Colbury House Nursing Home (then in administration) by social services. He quickly settled down and it was clear from the outset that the nurses and carers were far better at meeting his needs. New owners bought Colbury soon after and began refurbishing the tired interior and tatty exterior. The transformation of the house and grounds since has been very impressive and it is ongoing. The team managing Dad's declining physical and mental health are clearly well-trained and skilled in handling him. Colbury has a "homely" vibe which the residents respond to and the entertainment team go to great lengths to try and involve everyone in activities. My interactions with the management team, nurses, carers and cleaners have all been positive and they are responsive to requests and open to feedback. Communication with relatives is excellent.
A short time before becoming a resident of the home, the home had been purchased by a new owner. He and his team have created and achieved a visible transformation. The experience of the level of care and cleanliness one receives is excellent. Considering the challenges the staff have endured recently with Covid and the ongoing alterations and improvements made they have all managed incredibly well. The moment one steps inside the home one notices an atmosphere full of positivity, friendliness, love and care. All the attributes of a successful care home.
Mum has been made very welcome since arriving at Colbury House Nursing Home 6 months ago. Almost as soon as she arrived, all the staff knew who she was and had been introduced. Mum has been enjoying the wide range of activities provided and trips out. The staff are always very willing to talk to the family and answer our queries. The recent annual care review was very informative and very helpful.
Nice activities for residents to do and family and friends are always invited to join in whether at the home or on an outing.
My aunt then subsequently my uncle needed to be placed in emergency care and with the help of social services was fortunate to be offered a room at Colbury House Nursing Home. I cannot speak highly enough of the care they received. The staff are wonderful so friendly, willing and supportive not only to the residents but relatives as well, nothing is too much trouble. Whilst they were there, I had peace of mind that their needs were being met and were being well cared for. When they left Colbury House Nursing Home they were stronger both mentally and physically and this was all down to the excellent care received.
My grandma came to Colbury House Nursing Home as a resident in July 2022. I can't thank all the staff enough for all the care, compassion and dignity they showed her and the high level of respect towards her and our family. Colbury involved all their residents in daily activities, had hairdressers and church groups go in, and arranged days out for not just the residents but for their family members so that everyone felt included with their loved ones. Super friendly people took care of grandma which will forever be remembered. Thank you Colbury for making grandma feel part of your family.
The staff were always caring and patient. We couldn't have asked for a better environment for her. She enjoyed the activities and the food. Always given the opportunity to join in but also respected when she just wanted to stay in her room.
When visiting a family resident, communication could be better, without having to seek out a member of the staff. It was sometimes a problem communicating with staff members. Also having access to password codes when visiting upstairs.
Thank you for this review and for the card that you sent thanking the staff. We are very disappointed that you felt that communication could be better. We did strive to communicate with you via email regularly whilst you were unable to come in over the past few years and visit your brother. It was...
Mum has been with Colbury House for over a year now and is very happy here. The staff and management are all very good, caring and approachable. Over this time it's very obvious money is being spent improving the facilities and garden. It's situated in a quiet area with great views from Mum's room where she's seen deer, pheasants and various other wildlife. Guests are always made welcome, even to the extent of giving me a Xmas dinner when I was up there. Overall I would have no hesitation in recommending Colbury House to anyone. Thanks very much to all of them for making Mum's life as good as it can be in difficult circumstances.
Mum is well cared for and the team offer a good selection of activities.
The chef provides tailored meals for Mum to help with weight management.
The actual building has been transformed in the last year with many improvements throughout.
Can't fault the care provided.
My brother has been in Colbury House Nursing Home for the past seven years. We have never had any problems with the home or staff. We know that he would not still be with us if it wasn't for them, they go above and beyond.
She was well cared for and it has a lovely atmosphere. Thank you for your kindness and care. A beautiful home for our elderly loved ones.
All the staff cater to all Mum's needs to a 5-star rating.
Very good staff, all very caring, treating the residents with dignity. Very easy to contact the nursing staff/managers with any worries you have. Excellent through Covid. They are working hard bringing the property up to a very high standard through refurbishment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Jun 2023Recipient: Colbury House Nursing Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

After 6 years in the social care sector, I started my career as a registered nurse, graduating from Southampton University in 2012. As a nurse, I then became active within the local community before moving into leadership and management.
My approach thrives on empowering my team and creating a collaborative and supportive work environment, all the while being dedicated to the residents under my care ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care.
I’m passionate about creating a strong team culture, supporting staff to work to the level of their expertise and training and adapting to changing models of care. Making sure each nurse under my care is equipped to deliver a high level of service at all times.
I’m very family-orientated and enjoy spending time with the family, managing the children's hectic lives and enjoying days out. I’ve a particular interest in Theatre and gardening.

I started my career as a registered nurse in 1999 at Wanless hospital in a small city in India. I came to the UK in May 2003 and started to work within a care home organisation in Hertfordshire, I then moved to Southampton in 2010 with my wife and 2 children.
I have worked in different roles as a nurse (senior nurse, acting deputy, deputy manager, acting manager).
As a nurse, I have been passionate about caring for residents. I like to work with my team to promote and empower them. Nursing is my primary job role, but I also worked in other departments as needed to ensure the residents’ care is not affected.
I enjoy watching movies [comedy], and listening to Christian songs. I have a great sense of humour.
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