Park House

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

About Park House

Park House is a residential care home in Felixstowe supporting adults living with mental ill health. We offer respite stays as well as longer term places. Many of the people who come to us have had an unsettled time beforehand, sometimes in hospital, sometimes in placements that did not work out. Nobody here is expected to settle quickly, and a slow start is not treated as a failure. Trust takes however long it takes. What we offer first is stability. A calm house, staff who are present and who know you, and a day that belongs to the person rather than to the rota. Residents choose how they spend their time. We will encourage someone who has withdrawn to come and join in, and we will equally leave a person in peace when that is what helps. Practical support matters as much as anything. Medication, appointments, benefits and paperwork, cooking, laundry and looking after a room. Alongside that we work on the skills and confidence that make a more independent life possible, and we take people's own goals seriously rather than deciding for them what progress ought to look like. We work closely with community mental health teams and raise concerns early when somebody seems to be struggling. Being on the coast, a change of scene is easy to come by. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to visit.

Care provided at Park House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Park House

Where is Park House located?

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

What type of care does Park House provide?

Park House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Park House's CQC rating?

Park House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Park House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Park House

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

No. Park House 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. Park 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. Park 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

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

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