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Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4ET
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12 February 2026
Wonderful care, kindness & compassion shown to my father during his short stay at the home by all staff.
The staff were extremely welcoming & always greeted us with a smile and any queries were dealt with immediately & solutions found to make my father's stay there more comfortable.
My father
sadly passed away at the home, but while he was there he was treated with great dignity & respect at all times. I would highly recommend Horkesley Manor to others seeking excellent care for their loved ones.
10 February 2026
I felt my dad spent his final days in a warm, comfortable environment. The home is a lovely care home that I have experienced. The staff looked after Dad well. Thank you.
21 January 2026
Our family has had a very positive experience with this care home. The staff consistently treat my parent living with dementia with dignity and respect, and they take the time to understand their needs and communicate with us clearly. We have felt reassured that they are being cared for safely and
compassionately.
We have also noticed a significant improvement in our other parent since their move from hospital into the home. Their physical and especially their cognitive health have improved, and they are much more settled and comfortable than they were previously. The staff provide appropriate friendly support without being intrusive, and the structured routine appears to have helped with both confidence and stability.
The home has a calm atmosphere, and we appreciate the regular updates from staff and their willingness to address any questions promptly. We feel that both parents are being looked after thoughtfully and professionally.
20 January 2026
My Mum is a resident in Horkesley Manor and I cannot speak highly enough for all the care kindness consideration and love she is receiving. I was worried that she would miss being at home this Christmas but thanks to the staff she now thinks of Horkesley as home. Everyone went above and beyond to
give them all the best of times and the staff gave residents gifts in case no one would receive any, my Mum received the most beautiful hand beaded picture of an owl which they had found out was her favourite animal and we found out that a staff member had made it herself in her own time. Brought my mum to tears of joy.
How lucky I am that I can go to work and feel this secure that my mum is being looked after in such a caring way. There's a happy feeling from everyone working there and if you have to take a family member somewhere for care , you couldn't find a better place . Thank you to everyone that's working here for giving me invaluable piece of mind and most importantly loving my Mum
08 January 2026
My dad's life has changed so much for the better since being at Horkesley Manor. My dad had a long term diagnosis of epilepsy and a new diagnosis of dementia but we suspected the cocktail of epilepsy drugs were contributing to his deterioration and dementia symptoms. Not one doctor would listen
though. That all changed at Horkesley manor because their nurses listened and supported us. With their support we finally got his neurologist to wean him off some meds. Now my dad who at one time didn't know who I was, always recognises me and even asks after my children. He is never aggressive anymore. He expresses that he is happy where he is and he feels like he is being looked after by a family. That is such a comfort to us. He is always well looked after. Clean and comfortable. He has plenty to eat and drink and enjoys his meals. We cannot thank the staff at Horkesley Manor enough for everything they have done for my dad. We wouldn't want him to be anywhere else.
31 December 2025
I'm afraid despite the friendliness and commitment of some of the staff, I would not recommend this establishment to anyone, we made that mistake before we realised just how poor some of the practices were, and needless to say the friend who we recommended also turned out to be shocked by some of
the lack of care and support shown to their mother and are also going to be reporting it.My relative ended up being safeguarded by the hospital, and the home looked into by social care (also reported to CQC), After my relative ended up in hospital for a month, and the attitude of Stow healthcare senior management leaves a lot to be desired, so much so I have commenced legal action to recover fees paid during the period that she did not receive the care and support she should have done. The fact that the fees for this home totalled almost £1750 a week, including fnc, and yet not only the service provided was poor, but the food, and lack of basic hygiene care as well.Her new home is far superior
19 September 2025
My elderly mother is blind/deaf with dementia and limited mobility. She has complex needs requiring specialist care and is supported by a responsive team of nurses and carers skilled in managing her physical and psychological well-being. Importantly, they have taken the time to get to know her and
have now become my mother's trusted friends and companions.
All the staff are wonderful - nothing is too much trouble - and everything is done with a smile !
Horkesley Manor has given my mother a quality of life that I never thought possible. Having previously spent a long time bedridden in hospital, it has been miraculous to see my mother in a wheelchair enjoying the sunshine in the garden.
What sets Horkesley Manor apart is a real sense of compassion in looking after others and treating them with respect and dignity. It has made a tangible difference to my mother's life and our family and I will be forever grateful for the kindness and understanding she continues to receive each day.
12 September 2025
Our Mum has been staying at Horkesley Manor for 8 months now and we cannot praise this beautiful care home enough. All the staff are wonderfully caring and supportive to our mum with excellent nursing and personal care. It truly feels like home from home because they involve us all as a family.
When we visit there is always a lovely happy and calm atmosphere, and the staff all work together well.
Horkesley Manor is super clean, light and airy with views over the meadow from the dining room, a good variety on the menu home cooked by the chef and plenty of activities going on if you wish to participate yet also quiet and peaceful
We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful care home for our Mum.
22 August 2025
Horkesley Manor has a truly welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic manager and carers and nurses who are passionate about care and attention. Everyone has time to talk and doors are always open to assist with any special needs or requests. The home has a cheerful feel and every member of staff greets
you with a smile. The property has nice decor with clean and bright rooms. Dog friendly which is so important to residents and visiting families and everyone feels welcome. Very much an up beat feel given from the wonderful staff who work there which has a positive effect on the residents and families.
11 April 2025
It was so hard having to move my father into a care home although we had run out of other options for care. However, we chose the right one! Horkesley Manor are taking very good care of my father. There is a good ratio of male carers which is good for him and his dignity. All the staff from
cleaners to managers are good. Whenever we have had concerns the management team have been quick and transparent and very professional to deal with our concern. There are a good range of activities and interaction available if that is what your loved one would like.
25 February 2025
Could not fault the care and attention they bestowed on my father whilst he was there, from the groundsmen to the manager. Everyone was amazing. I would absolutely recommend this home to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable stay for themselves or a loved one. I will miss the staff and their
friendly faces and much-needed cups of tea.
My father passed away whilst he was there and he was treated with dignity and respect.
23 December 2024
My mother who has Alzheimer's has been residing in Horkesley Manor for a year and a half. I am so thankful for the way the staff care, respect and are being so kind to my mother and us as a family. Nothing is too much and the level of care is of a very high standard. The room my mother has and the
Aspen Memory Centre is just a wonderful place to be in. Always clean. As a family, we know that our loved one is safe, secure and her wellbeing is being catered for to a very high standard. We cannot ask for more.
Thank you so much for all you do, I would not hesitate in recommending Horkesley Manor to anyone else who needs care for their loved ones.
22 October 2024
My world collapsed November 2022 due to Parkinson's. I was less that 50% operative and worsening. My family made a wise decision, Horkesley Manor. It has wonderful staff suffice all my needs. I will if needs be spend the rest of my life here. I am extremely lucky to have found you. Thank you.
19 September 2024
My wife has been a resident at the home for approximately eight years. During that time, she has received excellent care through the different stages of her debilitating disease.
Now that she is receiving palliative care, that excellent standard continues from the dedicated staff. The carers,
nursing staff, kitchen staff, cleaners and the management team are really friendly and helpful.
The home itself is constantly having improvements carried out, so it feels welcoming and comfortable with
well-maintained surrounding grounds. Well done and thanks to all.
23 August 2024
Staff were lovely, friendly, polite and available. Food was good with plenty of options for different portion sizes.
The two rooms used were clean and comfortable. Father-in-law had a bed extender provided to lengthen the bed and chair risers. The maintenance team also sorted out a raised toilet
seat and rails for both parents. The only downside to the room was the shower which didn't work for the 2 weeks my father-in-law was in respite.
There was a slight mishap at the end of respite care when some medications went missing but were eventually found so all good.
13 August 2024
Mum's room was very nicely provided with luxury curtains, a lamp and armchair with cushion. Regular single bed, not this bulky medical bed. On suite, very clean, the staff all appear very calm but competent and talk very politely to the residents. This is the Memory Dementia Hub which has an open
kitchen in the common room and relatives have the ability to make tea/coffee at any time. I like that the staff do not wear a uniform but have a name badge. Relaxed atmosphere, sense of calm and care. Food, meals, very good quality. Mum has gained weight back, cheerful and lots of smiles.
31 July 2024
My mum was here for 6 months for end-of-life care and she really was cared for. The staff who looked after her were genuinely concerned for her and our whole family during the time she was there. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful, always making sure my mum was as comfortable as she could be and
treating her with love, respect and dignity.
Thank you for making a really tough and sad time for our family a little bit easier.
16 April 2024
We needed to find a home for my aunty to move into where she would feel homely, safe, warmed and all her care needs met. Had lots of various activities and was clean and hygienic. I cannot praise Horkesley Manor and their healthcare enough for providing all this and more. My aunty is so happy. Thank
you, Horkesley Manor.
16 April 2024
We were unable to support my mother's care needs, so as a very close family, we needed to find a care home where she would be loved and cared for. Mother has now been at Horkesley Manor for over a year and we cannot thank everyone at Horkesley Manor enough for the care and dedication toward my
mother. Absolutely outstanding.
14 March 2024
My husband was sent to Horkesley Manor by the NHS. He only had four days there before he passed. He was treated with dignity and he had a very peaceful death, which is all anybody could wish. We had lots of family visiting and they welcomed everyone with great respect.
Latest Reviews for Horkesley Manor
12 February 2026
Wonderful care, kindness & compassion shown to my father during his short stay at the home by all staff.
The staff were extremely welcoming & always greeted us with a smile and any queries were dealt with immediately & solutions found to make my father's stay there more comfortable.
My father
sadly passed away at the home, but while he was there he was treated with great dignity & respect at all times. I would highly recommend Horkesley Manor to others seeking excellent care for their loved ones.
10 February 2026
I felt my dad spent his final days in a warm, comfortable environment. The home is a lovely care home that I have experienced. The staff looked after Dad well. Thank you.
21 January 2026
Our family has had a very positive experience with this care home. The staff consistently treat my parent living with dementia with dignity and respect, and they take the time to understand their needs and communicate with us clearly. We have felt reassured that they are being cared for safely and
compassionately.
We have also noticed a significant improvement in our other parent since their move from hospital into the home. Their physical and especially their cognitive health have improved, and they are much more settled and comfortable than they were previously. The staff provide appropriate friendly support without being intrusive, and the structured routine appears to have helped with both confidence and stability.
The home has a calm atmosphere, and we appreciate the regular updates from staff and their willingness to address any questions promptly. We feel that both parents are being looked after thoughtfully and professionally.
20 January 2026
My Mum is a resident in Horkesley Manor and I cannot speak highly enough for all the care kindness consideration and love she is receiving. I was worried that she would miss being at home this Christmas but thanks to the staff she now thinks of Horkesley as home. Everyone went above and beyond to
give them all the best of times and the staff gave residents gifts in case no one would receive any, my Mum received the most beautiful hand beaded picture of an owl which they had found out was her favourite animal and we found out that a staff member had made it herself in her own time. Brought my mum to tears of joy.
How lucky I am that I can go to work and feel this secure that my mum is being looked after in such a caring way. There's a happy feeling from everyone working there and if you have to take a family member somewhere for care , you couldn't find a better place . Thank you to everyone that's working here for giving me invaluable piece of mind and most importantly loving my Mum
08 January 2026
My dad's life has changed so much for the better since being at Horkesley Manor. My dad had a long term diagnosis of epilepsy and a new diagnosis of dementia but we suspected the cocktail of epilepsy drugs were contributing to his deterioration and dementia symptoms. Not one doctor would listen
though. That all changed at Horkesley manor because their nurses listened and supported us. With their support we finally got his neurologist to wean him off some meds. Now my dad who at one time didn't know who I was, always recognises me and even asks after my children. He is never aggressive anymore. He expresses that he is happy where he is and he feels like he is being looked after by a family. That is such a comfort to us. He is always well looked after. Clean and comfortable. He has plenty to eat and drink and enjoys his meals. We cannot thank the staff at Horkesley Manor enough for everything they have done for my dad. We wouldn't want him to be anywhere else.
31 December 2025
I'm afraid despite the friendliness and commitment of some of the staff, I would not recommend this establishment to anyone, we made that mistake before we realised just how poor some of the practices were, and needless to say the friend who we recommended also turned out to be shocked by some of
the lack of care and support shown to their mother and are also going to be reporting it.My relative ended up being safeguarded by the hospital, and the home looked into by social care (also reported to CQC), After my relative ended up in hospital for a month, and the attitude of Stow healthcare senior management leaves a lot to be desired, so much so I have commenced legal action to recover fees paid during the period that she did not receive the care and support she should have done. The fact that the fees for this home totalled almost £1750 a week, including fnc, and yet not only the service provided was poor, but the food, and lack of basic hygiene care as well.Her new home is far superior
19 September 2025
My elderly mother is blind/deaf with dementia and limited mobility. She has complex needs requiring specialist care and is supported by a responsive team of nurses and carers skilled in managing her physical and psychological well-being. Importantly, they have taken the time to get to know her and
have now become my mother's trusted friends and companions.
All the staff are wonderful - nothing is too much trouble - and everything is done with a smile !
Horkesley Manor has given my mother a quality of life that I never thought possible. Having previously spent a long time bedridden in hospital, it has been miraculous to see my mother in a wheelchair enjoying the sunshine in the garden.
What sets Horkesley Manor apart is a real sense of compassion in looking after others and treating them with respect and dignity. It has made a tangible difference to my mother's life and our family and I will be forever grateful for the kindness and understanding she continues to receive each day.
12 September 2025
Our Mum has been staying at Horkesley Manor for 8 months now and we cannot praise this beautiful care home enough. All the staff are wonderfully caring and supportive to our mum with excellent nursing and personal care. It truly feels like home from home because they involve us all as a family.
When we visit there is always a lovely happy and calm atmosphere, and the staff all work together well.
Horkesley Manor is super clean, light and airy with views over the meadow from the dining room, a good variety on the menu home cooked by the chef and plenty of activities going on if you wish to participate yet also quiet and peaceful
We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful care home for our Mum.
22 August 2025
Horkesley Manor has a truly welcoming atmosphere with a fantastic manager and carers and nurses who are passionate about care and attention. Everyone has time to talk and doors are always open to assist with any special needs or requests. The home has a cheerful feel and every member of staff greets
you with a smile. The property has nice decor with clean and bright rooms. Dog friendly which is so important to residents and visiting families and everyone feels welcome. Very much an up beat feel given from the wonderful staff who work there which has a positive effect on the residents and families.
11 April 2025
It was so hard having to move my father into a care home although we had run out of other options for care. However, we chose the right one! Horkesley Manor are taking very good care of my father. There is a good ratio of male carers which is good for him and his dignity. All the staff from
cleaners to managers are good. Whenever we have had concerns the management team have been quick and transparent and very professional to deal with our concern. There are a good range of activities and interaction available if that is what your loved one would like.
25 February 2025
Could not fault the care and attention they bestowed on my father whilst he was there, from the groundsmen to the manager. Everyone was amazing. I would absolutely recommend this home to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable stay for themselves or a loved one. I will miss the staff and their
friendly faces and much-needed cups of tea.
My father passed away whilst he was there and he was treated with dignity and respect.
23 December 2024
My mother who has Alzheimer's has been residing in Horkesley Manor for a year and a half. I am so thankful for the way the staff care, respect and are being so kind to my mother and us as a family. Nothing is too much and the level of care is of a very high standard. The room my mother has and the
Aspen Memory Centre is just a wonderful place to be in. Always clean. As a family, we know that our loved one is safe, secure and her wellbeing is being catered for to a very high standard. We cannot ask for more.
Thank you so much for all you do, I would not hesitate in recommending Horkesley Manor to anyone else who needs care for their loved ones.
22 October 2024
My world collapsed November 2022 due to Parkinson's. I was less that 50% operative and worsening. My family made a wise decision, Horkesley Manor. It has wonderful staff suffice all my needs. I will if needs be spend the rest of my life here. I am extremely lucky to have found you. Thank you.
19 September 2024
My wife has been a resident at the home for approximately eight years. During that time, she has received excellent care through the different stages of her debilitating disease.
Now that she is receiving palliative care, that excellent standard continues from the dedicated staff. The carers,
nursing staff, kitchen staff, cleaners and the management team are really friendly and helpful.
The home itself is constantly having improvements carried out, so it feels welcoming and comfortable with
well-maintained surrounding grounds. Well done and thanks to all.
23 August 2024
Staff were lovely, friendly, polite and available. Food was good with plenty of options for different portion sizes.
The two rooms used were clean and comfortable. Father-in-law had a bed extender provided to lengthen the bed and chair risers. The maintenance team also sorted out a raised toilet
seat and rails for both parents. The only downside to the room was the shower which didn't work for the 2 weeks my father-in-law was in respite.
There was a slight mishap at the end of respite care when some medications went missing but were eventually found so all good.
13 August 2024
Mum's room was very nicely provided with luxury curtains, a lamp and armchair with cushion. Regular single bed, not this bulky medical bed. On suite, very clean, the staff all appear very calm but competent and talk very politely to the residents. This is the Memory Dementia Hub which has an open
kitchen in the common room and relatives have the ability to make tea/coffee at any time. I like that the staff do not wear a uniform but have a name badge. Relaxed atmosphere, sense of calm and care. Food, meals, very good quality. Mum has gained weight back, cheerful and lots of smiles.
31 July 2024
My mum was here for 6 months for end-of-life care and she really was cared for. The staff who looked after her were genuinely concerned for her and our whole family during the time she was there. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful, always making sure my mum was as comfortable as she could be and
treating her with love, respect and dignity.
Thank you for making a really tough and sad time for our family a little bit easier.
16 April 2024
We needed to find a home for my aunty to move into where she would feel homely, safe, warmed and all her care needs met. Had lots of various activities and was clean and hygienic. I cannot praise Horkesley Manor and their healthcare enough for providing all this and more. My aunty is so happy. Thank
you, Horkesley Manor.
16 April 2024
We were unable to support my mother's care needs, so as a very close family, we needed to find a care home where she would be loved and cared for. Mother has now been at Horkesley Manor for over a year and we cannot thank everyone at Horkesley Manor enough for the care and dedication toward my
mother. Absolutely outstanding.
14 March 2024
My husband was sent to Horkesley Manor by the NHS. He only had four days there before he passed. He was treated with dignity and he had a very peaceful death, which is all anybody could wish. We had lots of family visiting and they welcomed everyone with great respect.