Carebase
Alderwood Care Home
Care home in Colchester, Essex
Operated by Carebase
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).
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About
Alderwood Care Home is a 65-bed residential and nursing care home in Colchester, Essex, operated by Carebase. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people. The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with particular strength in the Caring, Responsive and Well-led domains, and Good ratings for Safety and Effectiveness.
The home is part of Carebase's portfolio of care homes across South East England and East Anglia. It focuses on supporting residents with memory loss and dementia alongside general residential and nursing care, with an emphasis on recognising each person's individual needs and promoting independence within a safe environment.
What's nearby
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
412 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees 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
| Year | Council 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
Alderwood Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is TURNER ROAD SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
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.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
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…
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
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,…
Showing groups across Essex.
Part of Carebase
Alderwood Care Home is one of 13 homes run by Carebase on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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