Compare care homes in Colchester

Location, location, location

It is important to find a care home where the resident will feel comfortable, and location plays a major role in this. Try to make sure the home not only provides the type of care required, but is ideally located close to friends and family so they can easily visit. There are good public transport links throughout Colchester making many of the homes easy to get to, and a number are within walking distance from the town centre. However, if you have access to a car, it might be good to also look towards the outskirts of Colchester, where you will be closer to more green space. For example Woodland View Care Home is only a 2-minute walk from High Woods Country Park, which is lovely for an afternoon stroll with family and friends.

How to get the 'at home' feeling

The process of leaving behind your home and entering new surroundings is unsettling for some. So finding a care home where your loved one is able to feel at home is important. Many care homes in Colchester allow you to move in furniture or to add personal touches to the resident’s room, however you should also consider what activities and facilities the care home can provide that will help them to feel at ease in their new surroundings.

Care homes with gardens

How important is outdoor space to your loved one? Are they a keen gardener or do they love to sit in the sun with a cup of tea? Understanding what is important to your loved one will help you choose from over 30 care homes in Colchester which have a garden. If they are green fingered and want to help potter in the garden then perhaps it is worth checking out Abberton Manor Nursing Home, or if just looking for somewhere to relax in the sun look at Hill House, which has some lovely outdoor space and beautiful seating areas.

Pet friendly care homes

Does your loved one have a pet they are worried about leaving when moving into a care home? We recommend looking into the 20+ pet-friendly care homes in Colchester. Many allow small pets like fish or budgies to move in with their owner and others, like Tall Trees Care Home, allow pets to visit frequently.

Care home activities and days out

To help residents feel at home and continue their hobbies, most care homes in Colchester offer a wide range of activities and facilities. Many, like the Alderwood Care Home, offer residents a cinema room, on-site hair salon, cafes and a whole range of activities. Several even encourage residents to share and teach others their talents, whether it be baking, art or dancing.

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