Livability
Shaftesbury Treetops
Care home in Colchester, Essex
Operated by Livability
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
Shaftesbury Treetops is run by Livability and provides care for 21 residents in Colchester, Essex. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home supports children, young people and adults with disabilities, working to promote inclusion, independence and opportunity for the people it serves.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 February 2020 · Last inspected 27 January 2020
Inspectors describe Livability Treetops as a large, single-level home offering nursing and personal care for up to 21 adults with physical disabilities, often alongside learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Feedback from people and relatives was very positive, and the report says support is planned around each person, with staff who are motivated, well trained and clear about their roles. Medicines management and oversight, which were problems at the previous inspection, had improved by this visit.
- Staff were described as motivated and supported, with a strong person-centred culture and clear responsibilities
- Care plans were detailed, kept up to date and supported effective handover of information between staff
- Mealtimes were sociable, and people were supported to follow their interests and take part in activities both inside the home and in the community
- Environment was described as accessible, clean and comfortable, with systems in place to reduce infection risk
- Some staffing vacancies were noted, although interim arrangements were in place to cover them
- The home is larger than current best practice guidance recommends, though inspectors said the building design fits well into the residential area
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
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
Shaftesbury Treetops is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGHWOODS SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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