Holmwood Residential Home

Holmwood Residential Home is a residential care home in Bungay, Suffolk (NR35 1BE). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Holmwood Residential Home

Holmwood Residential Home is in Bungay, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairment. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it, and we are also conscious that a rating describes a moment rather than a guarantee, so we would rather tell you how we work and let you judge. The short version is that we plan for each person separately rather than running one day that everybody has to fit into. Residents bring their own belongings, keep their own routines and decide how the day goes, and we give help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility in a way that supports independence rather than replacing it. Giving too much help is a real risk in a home like this and we watch for it. Dementia care is a substantial part of our work. We take time to learn each person's history and habits so that staff can respond to the feeling behind a difficult moment rather than simply the behaviour. Where somebody has a sensory impairment we adapt how we communicate and keep things where they expect to find them. Please come and visit Holmwood and see the home on an ordinary day.

Care provided at Holmwood Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Holmwood Residential Home

Where is Holmwood Residential Home located?

Holmwood Residential Home is a residential care home in Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Holmwood Residential Home provide?

Holmwood Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Holmwood Residential Home's CQC rating?

Holmwood Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 1 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Holmwood Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Holmwood Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Holmwood Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Holmwood Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Holmwood Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Holmwood Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Holmwood Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Holmwood Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Holmwood Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Holmwood Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Holmwood Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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