Bellstone Residential Care

Bellstone Residential Care is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 2BL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bellstone Residential Care

Bellstone is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, supporting older people who need help with daily living but not nursing care. We also offer respite stays for those who need support for a shorter period. We try to run the home the way a household runs rather than the way an institution does. People get up when they are ready, eat what they like, keep their own things around them and have the day they want to have. Some of our residents are sociable and want company from morning to night. Others prefer a quiet room, a newspaper and their own thoughts. Neither is treated as a problem to be solved. Being by the coast has its advantages. Getting out for air, watching the weather come in and having somewhere to take visitors are all part of ordinary life here rather than organised events. Respite is something we take seriously. A family carer who has been going without a break needs one, and a planned short stay lets that happen with proper support in place. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at care homes in this part of Suffolk, please come and visit. Talk to the people who live here and see whether it feels right, because that is what matters most.

Care provided at Bellstone Residential Care

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Bellstone Residential Care

Where is Bellstone Residential Care located?

Bellstone Residential Care is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2BL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bellstone Residential Care provide?

Bellstone Residential Care is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bellstone Residential Care's CQC rating?

Bellstone Residential Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bellstone Residential Care offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bellstone Residential Care

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

No. Bellstone Residential Care Limited is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Bellstone Residential Care Limited 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. Bellstone Residential Care Limited 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?

No. Bellstone Residential Care Limited is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Bellstone Residential Care Limited 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 Bellstone Residential Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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