Coniston House

Coniston House is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 7PY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Coniston House

At Coniston House, we offer residential care in the heart of Felixstowe, Suffolk, for people who need a little extra support in their day to day lives. We are proud to be a home in the truest sense of the word, where the people who live with us are treated as individuals and where their routines, preferences and personalities genuinely shape the way we work. We support older people, those living with dementia, younger adults, and people who need a short respite stay. Whether someone comes to us for a few weeks to recover or recuperate, or whether they make Coniston House their permanent home, we aim to make sure they feel comfortable, valued and well looked after from the moment they arrive. Dementia care is something we take seriously. We understand how unsettling and complex this journey can be, both for the person living with dementia and for their family. We work hard to create an environment that feels calm and familiar, and we take time to get to know each person's history and what brings them comfort. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which we are genuinely pleased about, though we always look for ways to keep improving. Feedback from residents and their families matters to us and we use it to make real changes rather than simply acknowledging it and moving on. Felixstowe is a wonderful place to call home, and we feel fortunate to be part of this community. Families are always welcome here and we encourage people to visit and get a feel for the home before making any decisions. If you would like to find out more about what we offer, please do get in touch. We would be glad to have a conversation and show you around.

Care provided at Coniston House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Coniston House

Where is Coniston House located?

Coniston House is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7PY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Coniston House provide?

Coniston House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Coniston House's CQC rating?

Coniston House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Coniston House provide dementia care?

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

Does Coniston House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Coniston House

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

Yes. Coniston House 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. Coniston House 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. Coniston House 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. Coniston House 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

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

More about the care at Coniston House

Respite Care at Coniston House

Booking a short stay is partly about timing and partly about paperwork, since medication lists and a care summary are needed before anyone arrives. Coniston House is registered for respite, with one or two weeks a usual minimum and holiday weeks going first. Send familiar clothes, toiletries, labelled medicines and a few belongings, and use the stay to judge whether the home would suit permanently.

Dementia Care at Coniston House

Good dementia support looks unremarkable from the outside, which is rather the point, since a calm day with few surprises is the aim. Coniston House holds a dementia registration, telling you what it may accept rather than how it works. Ask what dementia training staff receive, how often it is refreshed and who leads on it. Ask what happens when a resident becomes distressed or insists on leaving, and whether the garden can be used safely without supervision. It is worth asking how the home handles the later stages, including swallowing difficulties and care at the end of life, since another move is hard on everyone.

Residential Care at Coniston House

Residential care is help with living rather than medical treatment, which is the practical difference from a nursing home. Coniston House is registered on that basis, providing cooked meals, laundry, support with washing and dressing, prompting of medicines and organised activity. District nurses, GPs and therapists come in when clinical input is needed, so ask how those visits are arranged and recorded. Anyone whose health is already fragile should ask what circumstances would mean a move to nursing care. Suffolk usually funds placements at around £750 to £900 a week, below typical private fees in the region. A family should therefore ask what the quoted weekly fee includes and whether a third party contribution would be expected.

Older Person Care at Coniston House

Most families begin with practical questions, namely who helps with the bath, who remembers the tablets and who notices when someone is having a quiet day. Coniston House in Felixstowe is registered for older person care, which covers personal care, medication support, meals, laundry and daily company. Ask how flexible morning and bedtime routines are, since being hurried is the complaint older residents make most often. Ask how many staff work overnight, how many are awake, and how long a call bell usually takes to answer. The home holds a good rating from its February 2020 inspection, so current families are the better source on how it runs today. Typical fees across the East range from £1000 to £1350 a week.

Younger Adults at Coniston House

An adult of fifty in a home where most residents are in their late eighties can easily find the day shapeless. Coniston House is registered to support younger adults, so it is fair to ask who else of a similar age is living there now. Ask also about independence, from going out alone to using a phone or laptop without a fuss.

Explore more

More care homes in Felixstowe

Browse all care homes in Felixstowe.