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Shaftesbury Treetops

94 Victoria Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9YE

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 20 February 2020

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Last inspected 27 January 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 20 Feb 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

3 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Colchester General Hospital

52.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

0.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Highwoods Surgery

0.1 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy

0.7 mi

10 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 mi

18 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Essex (2025–26)

£849

per week, residential

£1,103

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

263

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.9% of people in Essex are aged 65 or over

44.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Livability

63

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds21
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast
Last inspected27 January 2020
Registered with CQC since17 November 2010
Registered managerGail Ann St Juste-Alcide

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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