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Alderwood Care Home

39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1ZP
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I know Mum is safe, cared for and loved.Nicola B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Alderwood Care Home, Colchester
Alderwood Care Home should be made the benchmark which all other care homes can aspire to.Claudine C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Alderwood Care Home, Colchester
We have become members of a very large and loving family where everybody is important.D W(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Alderwood Care Home, Colchester

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it is also accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for compassionate end-of-life care.

With a focus on making life meaningful, every day, residents enjoy a fun and varied schedule of activities and events designed to support their health and wellbeing. These include live performances from...  

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Care Provided by Alderwood Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,950N/A

Contact Alderwood Care 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Nikki Leaney (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)

Visiting

  • Residents' visitors are always welcome, with no restrictions as to times/days.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking is available.

Alderwood Care Home Reviews (107)

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Alderwood Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alderwood Care Home has 107 reviews.

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Review from David S (Father of Resident) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been in care for some 32 years, ever since undergoing a botch operation on the brain. Prior to becoming a resident at Alderwood Care Home his condition, both physical and mental had deteriorated to the point of being in a semi-vegetative state. Since being at Alderwood his condition has improved dramatically, both physically and mentally and his quality of life has improved. All this is due to the care provided by the staff and management at Alderwood.

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Review from Mary N (Friend of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came to see my dear friend for her birthday, 90 years old! I am a regular visitor to my friend. Classy, brilliant and wonderful attention to detail to the amazing birthday lunch and homemade birthday cake was just fantastic. Thank you so very much, I always look forward to coming to Alderwood, the staff are wonderful, so kind and thoughtful.

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Review from Nicholas W (Partner of Resident) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have always found the staff at Alderwood to be courteous caring and informative towards family partners and friends of our loved ones, the care offered to the residents is as you would expect outstanding.

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Review from D W (Husband of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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The whole staff of the care home are committed to the well-being of the residents and their families. We have become members of a very large and loving family where everybody is important. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from Carole N (Sister of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have nothing but admiration for the way this establishment is run. The residents are content and happy. We visit at various times during the day and the service is always excellent. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble for the residents.

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Review from Nicola B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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The team at Alderwood are amazing. They are dedicated to taking care of the residents and their families. I know Mum is safe, cared for and loved. The team go the extra mile to create special memories for everyone.

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Review from M E (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Can't praise everyone at Alderwood enough. Such a huge amount of care and work to give everyone a wonderful Christmas. My parents are doing things we could never dream of doing with them at home. They are treated with dignity, love and care. I couldn't wish for them to be in a better place. Thank you.

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Review from G W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Having had dementia for the last 12 years, my mother has received respite care in several care homes as well as private care with family so I think I can say with some authority, the care provided by Alderwood Care Home is exceptional and far exceeds the care she received previously. The staff are all amazing as is the home, its garden, the food and the range of many daily activities. I only wish my mother had been a resident here much sooner.

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Review from Serena M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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At Alderwood, there is an ethos of engagement and self-expression. The team know each resident and works to make sure that they settle in comfortably. The ethos of engagement and empowerment creates a tremendously happy atmosphere and there is no question of a lack of capacity preventing residents from doing the things that they enjoy. The team create an environment which is safe, humorous and fun. The team were loving, caring, generous, humorous, patient, supportive, authentic and compassionate. She never lost her dignity and she loved these people but much more importantly they loved her, their care went way beyond the professionalism of just caring for bodily functions. As she became ill the team stepped up another gear and I can never express enough our thanks for the care that the whole family received at the end of my mother's life. She died peacefully surrounded by love and compassion. We will never forget this team of people. Thank you.

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Review from Benita S (Wife of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My husband has now been a resident at Alderwood for almost 17 months and during all that time he has had top quality care from care staff who have taken time to know him as an individual and adjust to his moods. Both he and I have been able to feel at home and I have always felt welcomed as a family member when there visiting. There are always lots of activities going on which family and friends are welcome to engage in, as well as special days arranged specially for us to come and join in. Having experienced several other care homes I can honestly say that Alderwood stands head and shoulders above any of them and I would and do recommend it to anyone who might be considering care for a family member. I am just so grateful that they had a room vacant for my husband in our hour of need.

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Review from Carol B (Niece of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My aunt moved into the Alderwood Care Home almost three years ago. All the staff were so helpful in making her feel at home and easing her transition from independent living to living in a care home. As her health has deteriorated over the years, they have done all they can to help her adapt to her changing needs. As a family, we feel very confident that all her needs are met and know that we can visit at any time and that there is always someone who can answer any questions we may have. The atmosphere is happy and positive and we are very grateful to all the staff.

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Review from Hannah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Alderwood Care Home has been the best care provider for my mum. She is treated with love and care. The team are all fantastic and meets her ever-changing needs with understanding, kindness and joy.
From cleaner to care home manager you get a joyful, friendly welcome.

My mum feels like she is on permanent holiday, with fabulous meals, entertainment and well-considered events.

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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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We cannot thank all the staff at departments at Alderwood Care Home enough for all their hard work, love, kindness, support and dedication not only to our mum but to us, as a family, as well.

What an amazing team you have, keep doing what you all do best.

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Review from Suzanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Alderwood Care Home for nearly two years now. She has dementia and at the age of 97, is very cantankerous! The manager and all staff in this wonderful home are exceptional and I can’t thank them enough for their care and compassion at all times. An exceptional care home.

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Review from Mary W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Alderwood is the only place my mother-in-law would like to be other than her own home. She has dementia, but recognises Alderwood is now her permanent home. The staff are caring and kind under the supervision of their excellent manager. The food is excellent, well served and presented. Equipment enabling my mother-in-law to partake in activities and rest is excellent. It is also comforting for the family to know a local GP visits regularly.

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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful care from the staff at Alderwood Care Home over the past four years. They showed special care and sensitivity in the last few days of my dad's life. He was treated with dignity and we, as family, were kept informed and made welcome.

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Review from Gill M (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Since my mum became a resident at Alderwood Care Home. I have found the staff to be very caring and supportive. Always prepared to help with any concerns. They make great efforts to hold activities to include family members. We, as a family, feel safe and secure in the knowledge that Alderwood takes such great care of her.

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Review from Linda L (Sister of Resident) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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The care of residents in Alderwood is exemplary. The manager leads by example and sets the tone for the whole organisation. The staff are kind, loving, caring and professional. My sister has been a resident since 2016 and is happy and well cared-for. The food, all made in house by the dedicated chef and his team, is excellent and there's a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged. The whole place is spotlessly clean and having a hair salon and other facilities in house is the icing on the cake. Visitors are welcomed and the frequent events, particularly during the summer, make everyone feel part of the Alderwood family. I'm so delighted that we found such a fantastic place for my sister to live out the rest of her life.

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Review from Liz S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Absolute fantastic. We cannot praise the Alderwood Care Home team highly enough. They are caring. professional and kind. It really is an outstanding home in every aspect and we wouldn't want our parents to be anywhere else. Thank you so much for all you do.

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Review from Jacqueline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in Alderwood Care Home for just over four and a half years. It is the best decision I have made, the care is second to none. She is loved, fed well and any personal requirements she needs are done with a smile. I can thoroughly recommend Alderwood to anyone who is in the same position I was, and you can be reassured your loved one will be treated with respect and love.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 May 2018
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Outstanding
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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    A Colchester care home organised a surprise visit from a majestic shire horse for resident Sue, who has loved horses since she was a small child, followed by a special...

  • 10 Jun 2026

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  • 09 Apr 2026

    An Essex care home’s partnership with a day nursery is bringing generations together through shared activities and music, creating lasting benefits for both residents and children. The three and four-year-olds...

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Awards / Recognitions (23)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carebase
  • 31 Jul 2025Recipient: Alderwood Care Home
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carebase

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Meet the Team (1)

Nikki Leaney
Nikki LeaneyJob Title Home Manager

Nikki has been qualified as a nurse for over 30 years, with 23 years of experience in specialised care for the elderly in the private sector.

“Every day I feel lucky to be in a profession that I truly love and to be part of so many people’s lives. I’ve had so many heart-warming and humbling experiences over the years with some truly amazing rewards.”

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