Don Thomson House Residential Care Home in Harwich
The dedication of the team, many of whom have been with us for years, gives our care home in Harwich that warm, family feel. Our care home is in a quiet residential area of Dovercourt and we provide residential care and dementia care. We also provide respite care, which can be booked in advance. For example, if you are a caring for a loved one at home and need a break, you can relax knowing they are safe in our care.
The team at our Harwich care home
Our staff at Don Thomson House are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents. Our home manager Colette has been with the home for over 15 years. And by her side, is deputy Manage Sherry who has worked at Don Thomson House for 25 years!
Glorious gardens at Don Thomson House
Many bedrooms overlook the stunning gardens, with our ground-floor bedrooms boasting direct garden access. With a summer house and raised flower beds, our residents in wheelchairs can also enjoy our gardening club. And with plenty of seating, there is so much space to relax with family and friends.
The gardens are a wonderful spot to enjoy afternoon tea and barbecues in the summer. We also have a large car park for visitors.
Activities at our care home in Harwich
Don Thomson House is a short drive from Harwich Port and is walking distance of Dovercourt Beach.
There are so many activities to enjoy, including gentle exercise classes, pamper sessions, games and gardening. Our residents also love to spend time in our hairdressing salon, for weekly appointments with our mobile hairdresser.
Our care home has recently had an impressive refurbishment. There are so many beautiful, homely spaces to relax in.
What is the food like?
Our chef makes nutritional home-cooked meals every day, from roast dinners and fish and chip Fridays, to freshly made soups. And there are always home-baked cakes or biscuits with afternoon tea.
Looking for respite care at our care home in Harwich?
We don’t just provide residential care and dementia care. Our highly experienced team also offer pre-bookable respite care breaks. So, if you are caring for a loved one and would like to plan a short break for yourself, we are here to help.
We offer respite care breaks for people living with dementia, as well as those requiring residential care.
Call us today on 0800 917 0478 to check our availability for respite care at our care home in Dovercourt, Harwich.
Pricing at our care home in Harwich
It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care. Some people have the resources to pay for this in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions.
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed.
Don Thomson House Care Home - Weekly Charges per Person (2024)
Self Funder Residential Care | From £1237* |
*May be in the region of 30% more - depending on your care needs and the type of room that's right for you.
Whether you are looking for residential care, dementia care or respite care in Harwich, visit our Paying for Care page for information on how to pay for care at Don Thomson House Residential Care Home.
For more about our residential care home in Dovercourt Harwich, or any of our care homes in Essex, our Enquiry Support Team are here to talk on 0800 046 4883.
Based on a survey completed by our residents and their loved ones.
Facilities at this home
Accommodation
- Dining room
- Ensuite
- Hairdressing salon
- Lounges
- Wheelchair accessible garden
- Wifi
Activities
- Card games
- Community events
- Movies
- Quizzes
- Therapeutic exercise
Care and support
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Home cooked meals
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Respite Care
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Where to find us
Low Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TSTravelling to see us? View home on Google Maps
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Stories from the home
Why Sherry has been here for 24 years.
“I love that it’s a small home which feels like a family – we really are like one big happy family”
Susie’s journey
“The staff at Don Thomson House don’t just care, they love” we talk to Penny about mum
Colette’s 15 years at Don Thomson
“When I walk through the door I am coming to look after 28 nans and granddads – I love making them smile.”
Don Thomson Tour
Watch our virtual tour to learn more about life at Don Thomson and the care we provide. Read our virtual tour transcript (PDF 146KB).
Animal therapy and more
Visiting goats and other animals is just an example of the inspiring and fulfilling activities we have here.