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Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Layer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL

Nursing home · 26 beds · Heritage Manor

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,400
CQC rating
Good
November 2019
Beds
26
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week

About £72,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Colchester
34 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Abberton Manor Nursing Home is a nursing home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Heritage Manor, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Abberton Manor Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Abberton Manor Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Abberton Manor Nursing Home include Aveley Lodge, Maple Cottage and Maple House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (November 2019)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Abberton Manor Nursing Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control, with two areas needing clearer arrangements.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Abberton Manor Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Abberton Manor Nursing Home

How much does Abberton Manor Nursing Home cost?

Abberton Manor Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Abberton Manor Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Abberton Manor Nursing Home Good in November 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Abberton Manor Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Abberton Manor Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Abberton Manor Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Abberton Manor Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Abberton Manor Nursing Home have?

Abberton Manor Nursing Home is registered for up to 26 residents.

Care at home

34 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Colchester

Aveley Lodge, Colchester

Aveley Lodge

Colchester, CO5 · 2.6 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaParmenter Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Colchester

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

34 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Maple Cottage, Colchester

Maple Cottage

Colchester, CO2 · 2.9 km · 5 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialMaple Health
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Maple House, Colchester

Maple House

Colchester, CO2 · 2.9 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMaple Health
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 6 care homes run by Heritage Manor