Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Abberton Manor Nursing Home

Nursing home in Colchester, Essex

Operated by Heritage Manor

CQC Good26 bedsNursingResidential
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressLayer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL
Beds26

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About

Abberton Manor Nursing Home is a 26-bed facility in Colchester, Essex, providing nursing and residential care.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key-question areas—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led—assessed as Good in the 2019 report.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential

Facilities

Gardens

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery2.4 miles
A&E: Colchester Hospital4.8 miles

Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

412 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime43%
Shoplifting13%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Essex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£807
2025£849

What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Abberton Manor Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWHEDGE SURGERY, 2.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Colchester Hospital · 4.8 mi
Nearest GP
ROWHEDGE SURGERY · 2.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Colchester

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Chelmsford

Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209522)
Charity

Halstead Day Centre

The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (280552)
Charity

Stock Over 60's Club

Provides recreational facilities for elderly people

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (287190)
Charity

Cressing Temple Community Shed

The purpose is to share skills and experiences, provide a haven to combat loneliness and isolation and to add value to communities. It is an opportunity to use your skills in wood working,…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175821)

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Part of Heritage Manor

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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