Cathedral View

Cathedral View is a residential care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33 1YU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Cathedral View

We are Cathedral View, a residential care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Respite stays are available. That is a range of needs living under one roof, and it only works if we plan around individuals rather than running one routine for everyone. Somebody who wants a sociable, busy day and somebody who needs quiet and an entirely predictable rhythm can both live well here, provided we pay attention to who needs what and when. So we ask, we observe, and we adapt. The help itself covers personal care, medication, meals and mobility, and we are just as concerned with standing back where somebody can manage for themselves. If a thing takes longer done independently, that is their time and their choice. For people living with dementia, the useful work is in the detail: knowing a person's history, recognising early what unsettles them, going at their pace rather than the rota's. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and friends are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us if you would like to look round.

Care provided at Cathedral View

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cathedral View

Where is Cathedral View located?

Cathedral View is a residential care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1YU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cathedral View provide?

Cathedral View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cathedral View's CQC rating?

Cathedral View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cathedral View provide dementia care?

Yes. Cathedral View supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Cathedral View offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Cathedral View

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

Yes. Cathedral View 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. Cathedral View 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. Cathedral View 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. Cathedral View 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

Cathedral View 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 Cathedral View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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