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Silversprings

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.

Tours

Onsite Tours of SilverspringsUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)For same day appointments, please call the care home and they will advise on availability. Weekend appointments are also available with advanced notice. Care UK's Care Support Team will contact you to arrange a provisional appointment. Please select a preferred date and time to view the home, however, please be aware this will not be confirmed until they have been able to speak with you. Our Care Support Team will call you within 24hours to discuss your care needs and confirm the appointment.

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 L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D W (Husband of Resident) published on 26 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Glen C (Husband of Resident) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Gloria D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Peter H (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J B (Sister of Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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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Joanne Rix
Joanne RixJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2020

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