Shaftesbury Treetops

94 Victoria Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YE

01206844121

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 January 2020

Provider

Livability

Beds

21 beds

About Shaftesbury Treetops

Shaftesbury Treetops is a nursing home in Essex, providing care and accommodation for people with physical disabilities and complex health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Livability Treetops provides nursing care and accommodation for up to 21 people with physical disabilities, some of whom may also have learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. The service supports people with high dependency needs. The building is single-level and has been adapted to meet residents' accessibility requirements.

On the day of inspection, 20 people were living at the home. The service is designed to enable residents to live full, independent lives and achieve the best possible outcomes, with the building and care approach reflecting principles that support person-centred care and community integration.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 February 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CO4 9YE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 20 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Shaftesbury Treetops's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Shaftesbury Treetops, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Shaftesbury Treetops, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Shaftesbury Treetops's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees