Alderwood Care Home
Nursing home · Colchester
39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester, CO1 1ZP
Run by Carebase (Colchester) Limited
- OutstandingCQC · May 2018
- 9.2Our score
- Beds65
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01206 574266
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 May 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Alderwood Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-244876318
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Alderwood Care Home
Alderwood Care Home combines nursing, residential and dementia care in Colchester, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Its care team includes nurses, carers, managers and lifestyle staff, supported by catering and housekeeping colleagues.
The home offers daily activities, local outings and opportunities to maintain hobbies and interests. Its dementia approach includes purpose-designed environments, nurse call systems and sensory lighting to support safer navigation. Families can meet the manager or senior team and visit regularly. Nurses work around the clock, giving residents access to nursing support at all times.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myland HouseColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MercersColchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Tall TreesColchester | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Tall TreesColchester | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Freda Gunton Lodge Residential HomeColchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nurses available around the clock
- Purpose-designed dementia environment
- Daily activities and local outings
Suits: Families seeking nursing and dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester, CO1 1ZP
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Alderwood offer?
They provide nursing, residential and dementia care on a short-term or long-term basis, including dedicated specialist dementia care homes.
Is care available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Their qualified nursing team works around the clock so someone is available to attend to residents’ needs at all times.
Can family visit at any time?
Yes. There are no visiting times, and family and friends can visit whenever they want and as often as they want.
Do residents get activities tailored to their interests?
Yes. They encourage residents to continue their hobbies and interests, and will accommodate a passion that is not already included in the activities programme where possible.
How much does Alderwood Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Alderwood Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,134 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.