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Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex CO7 8JG
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Silversprings, Colchester
Silversprings, Colchester
Silversprings, Colchester

Silversprings care home in Thorrington, Essex, is encompassed by stunning landscaped gardens. The kind and compassionate team at the home delivers personalised care services, including residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care, offering peace of mind for today and the future.

Step inside Silversprings and you’ll be drawn in by its individual furnishings, décor and style. The ground floor lounge is a large, light-filled area - the perfect place to... 

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Care Provided by Silversprings

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
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,750From £1,968
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,845From £2,075
Nursing CareFrom £2,030From £2,283

Contact Silversprings to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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

• Access to landscaped gardens

• 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.

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 choose 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

  • Joanne Rix (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)

Parking

  • Parking on-site

Silversprings Reviews (163)

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9.9

Silversprings has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Silversprings has 163 reviews.

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Review from William R (Husband of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Joan M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Eric B (Respite Resident) published on 8 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Holly L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Jackie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Alan F (Wife of Resident) published on 3 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Kenneth S (Resident / Service User) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Sue C (Niece of Resident) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Machalea V (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Danielle D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Delia B (Niece of Resident) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Review from David P (Son of Resident) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Derek C (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from P W (Relative of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Mark S (Respite Resident) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Elaine B (Sister of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 February 2026
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (38) & Events (0)

News
  • 24 Sep 2026

    Alan Holloway, from Greenview Hall, has completed a 195 mile Coast to Coast hike across England, raising £710 for Surrey Search and Rescue — with Care UK set to match...

  • 16 Sep 2026

    Care UK is celebrating International Housekeeping Week by recognising the essential contribution housekeeping teams make to everyday life in the homes. Housekeeping teams play an important role in creating welcoming...

  • 16 Sep 2026

    Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at this year’s Hotel Housekeeping Honours Awards ceremony. The awards recognise exceptional standards in housekeeping, highlighting individuals and teams who deliver...

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Awards / Recognitions (117)

  • 23 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
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  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Joanne Rix
Joanne RixJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2020

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