Quenby Rest Home
Residential care home · Colchester
Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JH
Run by Cathena Healthcare Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds26
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 593594
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 January 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Quenby Rest Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-25258057858
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Quenby Rest Home
Quenby Rest Home offers suites and residential care for older people with dementia, with three levels of historic suite available for longer-term living. Each suite includes generous accommodation, quality furnishings, private telephone access and digital television, and can be personalised by the resident.
The home provides 24-hour premium nursing care, freshly prepared meals, laundry and regular social functions. Residents can use communal facilities, private gardens and regular day trips. Quenby Rest Home also caters for coeliac, diabetic and other specialist diets, including pureed meals for people with dysphagia. Its three levels of historic suite give residents a choice of accommodation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SilverspringsColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SilverspringsColchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The OrchardsColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bamburgh HouseThorrington | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stronvar Rest HomeColchester | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Cathena Healthcare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood House Residential and Nursing HomeIpswich | Good | 7.4 | |
| Wickham HouseWoodbridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chantry House Residential and Nursing HomeSaxmundham | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Three levels of historic suite
- 24-hour premium nursing care
- Specialist dysphagia diets
Suits: Older people wanting personalised suites and nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JH
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Questions families ask
What accommodation options does Quenby Rest Home offer?
Residents can choose from three levels of historic suite, each with living accommodation, quality furnishings, private telephone access, digital TV and communal facilities.
What does respite care at Quenby Rest Home include?
Respite care provides 24-hour care from trained staff and registered nurses, giving full-time carers a temporary break.
Can Quenby Rest Home provide pureed or diabetic meals?
Yes. The home caters for coeliac, diabetic and other specialist diets, including pureed meals for people with dysphagia.
Can residents at Quenby Rest Home use Skype or FaceTime?
Yes. Quenby Rest Home has facilities for residents to use Skype or FaceTime with their loved ones.
How much does Quenby Rest Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Quenby Rest Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.