
I was warmly welcomed, and nothing was too much trouble. I felt like being on holiday in 5* hotel!M N(Resident / Service User)



I was warmly welcomed, and nothing was too much trouble. I felt like being on holiday in 5* hotel!M N(Resident / Service User)



Colne View is a recently refurbished, luxury, purpose-built care home offering a range of high-quality services, including residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. They also offer supportive palliative and end of life care.
Situated in the charming town of Halstead, the home has a lively yet homely atmosphere. Residents can enjoy a range of facilities including a café, cinema room and hair salon. Each bedroom is...
Care Provided by Colne View
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Colne View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Colne View 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
- Cristina Iacob (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Parking
- On Site
Colne View Reviews (179)
Colne View has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colne View has 179 reviews.
Colne View provides good quality care and nursing to my mum, along with compassion, respect and reassurance for her personal needs. The home and staff are welcoming and friendly and provide a community feel to not only residents but to family and friends too.
Thank you for your kind words. We are always so happy to hear that residents and families receive the friendly and warm feeling we strive to provide. It is a pleasure to have your mum here with us at Colne View. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to the rest of the team.
One of the most difficult decisions in life is finding a care home for a loved one. This was even more difficult in my wife's case, who suffered a severe stroke which left her paralysed down one side and without speech. From the moment I looked round the home I was put at ease by the friendly welcoming atmosphere, quality of accommodation and staff. My wife has now been resident for eighteen months and my view is unchanged. Nothing is too much trouble for staff and although my wife is limited to which activities she can join in with these are often brought to her room, such as birds of prey recently. In the past two Christmas events she has fed reindeer and held a live penguin in her lap. Similarly if she does not fancy what is on the menu they always find an alternative for her. I cannot speak too highly of the staff, from management to cleaners. I think it sums up the home when I say that all friends who visit, unprompted mention the welcoming feel of the home and the friendly staff.
Thank you for taking the time to write such lovely words about Colne View. It is comforting to know that we have supported you and your family from the beginning and that your view remains unchanged eighteen months on. It is great to hear that your wife has enjoyed the range of activities we have...
A friend of mine was a resident at Colne View and I was very impressed with his room and the friendly staff. This is more like a hotel than a care home and is certainly the care home I will choose when the time comes for me!
Thank you for your five-star review. The staff here at Colne View are very happy to hear that their warm and friendly manner is appreciated. We always enjoy your company here, you are always welcome!
My mum has dementia and I was struggling to keep up with her demands to the point that both of our lives were rubbish.
In three weeks, Colne View has turned both my mum's and my and my family's lives around.
Mum is happier, and better cared for, her days are full of activities, and she is eating well.
I now get to spend time with Mum as her son and not her carer.
Everybody there, front of house and back of house, is amazing.
Thank you all so much.
Thank you for taking the time to write such lovely words about Colne View. We are so pleased to hear that we have had a positive impact on the whole family's wellbeing. We always strive to support not only the residents but the families of Colne View too. It is also great to hear that you now spend quality time with Mum. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.
Every single member of staff is so friendly, we are able to call for updates as and when needed.
The rooms are spotlessly clean - we especially like the en-suite toilet and shower.
The menu choices are varied every day and they cater for fussy eaters.
They have a great café for visitors and residents to use any time of day with complimentary hot drinks and freshly baked cakes.
There’s plenty of activities to take part in twice a day, also dementia choir, host a roast and dancing with dementia starting soon.
There really is nothing around to match it.
Well done to all at Colne View - three members of staff in particular were exceptionally helpful for us, showing us round and settling us in and put our minds at rest in the early days.
We really can’t thank you all enough at such a difficult time.
Hi, many thanks for such lovely words. We are so pleased to hear that we have been instrumental in making sure your loved one lives in the best environment for her everyday needs and that the team have been supportive to you during what was a difficult time. We pride ourselves in providing the best care for your loved one, we are pleased to hear your experience has been a positive one.
I often come here and socialise with the residents. What a wonderful lovey warm atmosphere and great staff. Very clean and bright comfortable areas to sit. Food is very fresh. Best care home around!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience at Colne View. We set a high standard for ourselves and are pleased to hear that your regular visits to Colne View are enjoyable.
Colne View has provided my brother with much needed care, support, stability and love since the death of his wife 10 months ago. All of the team and particularly the carers are kind, sensitive and go out of their way to look after him and care for his every need. As a family, we feel engaged with and fully involved in the decisions about his care and are so pleased we chose Colne View for his long-term care.
Thank you kindly for providing such a lovely review of Colne View. We have all loved your family being a part of the home and we aim high to ensure that we remain welcoming and friendly to all residents and their families. We are happy that you feel engaged and involved with the aspects of your brother's care. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the rest of the team.
My father was looked after very well at Colne View. He was treated with respect and empathy when the symptoms of his deteriorating health made him angry and frustrated. The staff showed patience and kindness towards him. The food I saw at Colne View was very good. Visitors were made to feel very welcome and the cafe is a great facility. Staff were always available to discuss any concerns I had regarding my father's health and well-being.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We are always humbled to hear such exceptional praise. We set high standards here at Colne View so we are pleased to hear that your experience has been such a positive one. We will be sure to share your comments with the rest of the team.
Everything just perfect!
It is always very humbling to hear such exceptional praise, it will be shared with all of the Colne View team.
My mother received kind and gentle care from our first point of contact. The carers did all they could to make her comfortable and ensure all her needs were met. She felt safe. The team responded promptly to all our requests.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience at Colne View. It is so lovely to hear that your mother felt in safe hands with us. We will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
All staff are always helpful, friendly and kind. We always enjoy the cafe facilities and homemade cakes.
All staff are caring and helpful and good at their jobs. Very nice and nice tea.
My husband has been a resident at Colne View for two months and I am very pleased with the wonderful care he has received from all the staff. He is very happy and has settled in very well. The facilities and activities provided are extremely good. The food is very good and he enjoys his meals. It is so reassuring for me to know he is being so well cared for and the staff there also treated me with such kindness. I would be very happy to recommend Colne View.
Highly recommended. One lady was absolutely amazing with admin and emotional support.
I've found all the staff have been so attentive and caring toward my mum. Always encouraging her to keep positive.
At Colne View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
I find the home very welcoming and very caring.
At Colne View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your overall experience with us has been a positive one.
I can't thank the staff enough for the care and attention they have given my friend from the word go! After trying to settle my friend for over 2 years, 10 care homes later I found Colne View and can't believe I never came here first! What has helped the most is the regular communication from the staff and the fact they respect me as a visitor too. My friend now has finally settled and the visits are enjoyable. 10/10!
At Colne View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Kind, professional and very caring. A home/family away from home. Well managed.
At Colne View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
The home was instrumental in providing me the right support when required. They treated me with respect and dignity. My angels!
At Colne View Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Overall experience is good. My mother is settling in and is well cared for. The main issue is a general lack of staff at weekends and no management. It is a pleasant setting with a friendly ambiance. Occasionally parking is a challenge. It can sometimes be difficult to cope with a certain 'resident'.
Thank you for rating your overall experience as good, we are delighted to hear your mother has settled in well and you’re happy with the care at Colne View. Just to reassure you, we always make sure that we have the right numbers of colleagues on hand, both throughout the day as well as the night,...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 March 2019Good
- 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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News (45) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Since qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2013, I have completed leadership and management training courses while progressing in my career from Clinical Lead to Senior Nurse to Home Manager.
Becoming a home manager was the proudest moment in my career. After years of frontline experience, it came as the result of hard work, continuous development and a passion for improving standards of care.
I previously worked for Care UK in 2018 as Clinical Lead, and I always appreciated Care UK’s values and the focus on high-quality, person-centred care. When the opportunity came to return to Colne View as Home Manager, it felt like the right time and the right place to take the next step in my leadership journey.
As Home Manager of Colne View, I believe compassion, integrity and the ability to adapt are essential qualities. A good home manager should inspire confidence, be solution-focused and create a culture where everyone feels valued and supported.
My favourite part of each day is walking through the home and connecting with the residents and team. A smile, a short conversation, or just checking in on how someone’s day is going – those little moments make a big difference and keep me grounded in why I do what I do.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, cooking and taking long walks in nature. I also find reading and listening to music very relaxing.
I’m looking forward to working closely with the team to build a positive culture and ensure residents at Colne View receive the best possible care. I’m also excited about building strong relationships with families and the wider community to make Colne View a warm, welcoming, and vibrant home.
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