Abberton Manor Nursing Home

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Abberton Manor Nursing Home is a listed Queen Anne manor situated 3 miles south of Colchester, offering accommodation for up to 26 residents in a comfortable,…

Care home
Abberton Manor Nursing Home
Location
Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7NL, Colchester, CO5 7NL
Care types
Nursing
CQC rating
Good
Latest CQC inspection
18 January 2021
Beds
26
Funding accepted
Self Funding (Private), Local Authority, Local Authority with Top Up, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Phone
01206 735590
CQC location ID
1-115758629

Rated 4.4/5 from 9 Google reviews.

What families say

Families have mixed experiences with Abberton Manor Nursing Home, with some praising the staff's kindness and the home's beautiful surroundings, while others express concerns about understaffing, high staff turnover, and inconsistent care. Some residents and families have reported issues with cleanliness, food, and…

What the CQC says

Rated Good by the CQC on 23 November 2019.

Good — the service is performing well and meeting CQC’s expectations. What this rating means

The five key questions

Safe
Good — Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Effective
Good — Does the care achieve good outcomes and follow best practice?
Caring
Good — Are staff kind, respectful and compassionate?
Responsive
Good — Is care organised around each person’s needs?
Well-led
Good — Is the home well run, open and always improving?

What has changed

Source: Care Quality Commission — read the full CQC report. Last checked by CareFinder on 13 September 2026.

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