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Silversprings Care Home

Nursing home in Tendring, Essex

Operated by Care UK

CQC Requires improvement64 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressTenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester CO7 8JG
Beds64
Weekly feefrom £1,258 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2009
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Silversprings Care Home is a 64-bed care home in Tendring, Essex, operated by Care UK. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people.

The home is currently rated as Requiring Improvement by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

What's nearby

GP surgery1.9 miles
A&E: Colchester Hospital7.0 miles
Bus stop800 m
Train station1.7 miles
Shops0.7 miles
Pub or bar0.9 miles
  • Near a main road

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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

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

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Burglary100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,258
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Essex usually pays £849 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £409 a week.

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.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£807
2025—£849
2026£1,258—

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

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Silversprings Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Colchester Hospital · 7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY · 1.9 mi

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

Community & connection in Tendring

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

Charity

Tendring Eldercare

Tending Eldercare provides services and care to the most vulnerable elderly residents via our eldercare Day Centre in the district of Tendring. We especially support those who suffer with…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155441)
Charity

Age Concern Harwich and District

We provide social activities to include coffee mornings and lunch club Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly.

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084299)
Charity

The Stroke and Wellness Foundation

A local independent charity caring for tendring stroke survivors, their families & carers. Assist in any way possible during recovery, rehabilitation & in the long term. Activities provided on a…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054049)
Charity

Tendring Community Transport

Provide relief to the inhabitants of Tendring District and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty and in particular to:Provide and maintain non-profit…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1074755)
Charity

Essex Carers Support

Support, advice, information and advocacy for family carers

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1145255)
Charity

Age Well East Ltd

Services for the general public and / or older people living in Essex and Suffolk. The services offered are: advice and support with claiming benefits, care, consumer, energy, advocacy and…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142414)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Silversprings?
You can find it in Colchester, conveniently near to various facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Silversprings?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Silversprings has been assessed as requires improvement, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Silversprings offer?
Silversprings provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Silversprings?
At present, Silversprings can accommodate 64 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Silversprings?
Care UK is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Silversprings offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Wellness Sessions, Literature and Poetry Discussions, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Silversprings cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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