Nursing Care | Cheviot Nursing Home - Balkerne Gardens Trust

Cheviot Nursing Home is a welcoming 33 bed home in Lexden, close to the centre of Colchester. With qualified nurses on-hand 24 hours a day, we provide compassionate care for residents with complex medical needs, offering support that is tailored for each person.

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Cheviot is a bright and welcoming place where every resident feels truly understood, supported, and valued.

Most of our bedrooms open directly onto our beautiful garden, and our inviting communal spaces make it easy for everyone to come together, chat and enjoy time with others.

We encourage residents to cherish relaxed social moments as well as a variety of uplifting activities designed to boost wellbeing and bring purpose to each day. Our dedicated team understand the importance of getting to know each resident and building positive relationships, to ensure that everyone’s care feels personal and familiar.

Families and friends are always welcome. Whether you’d like to pop in for a chat, have a cuppa with your loved one, or simply keep up to date, we take pride in welcoming and supporting you too.

Mealtimes are something to look forward to at Cheviot. Our chefs prepare delicious, home cooked meals using fresh, local ingredients, with plenty of choice for everyone.

Specialist diets and resident preferences are also catered for.

At Balkerne Gardens Trust, we aspire to provide you with a home for life, and can offer permanent stays, respite care, and end of life care for if your needs change.

A well equipped, homely 33 bed nursing home

A peaceful location in Lexden

Professional nurses on duty 24 hours a day

Skilled catering staff serving nutritious, home cooked meals

On site facilities, such as hairdressing salon, home entertainment room, private dining

Organised activities to support wellbeing and social inclusion

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“We would like to thank you unreservedly for your service.“

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FAQs

Our nursing care team are highly qualified and are available 24/7. We are able to accommodate GP and dentist visits, when required.

Yes, respite stays are for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 6 weeks. This is ideal for post-operative care, when families are on holiday, or when caregivers need a short break. Contact us directly to discuss how we can support you.

A respite stay would be an ideal way to find out if the home is suitable for you and meets your needs.

We cannot accept applicants with a confirmed dementia diagnosis. However, if a resident develops dementia whilst in our care, we will continue to support them for as long as the service can meet their needs.