Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

Logo of Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home, a care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering older person care, dementia care, physical disability support and sensory impairment support.

Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP4 5JD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

We are Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home in Ipswich. We look after older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are welcome for shorter periods. We aim for something domestic rather than institutional. People bring their own furniture and pictures, keep their own habits, and decide for themselves how their day runs. What time you wake, where you eat, whether you want company or would rather sit quietly: those are your decisions and they stay that way. A great deal of what makes a day here good is quite unremarkable, and we would rather describe it plainly than make grand claims about it. For people living with dementia we work with the person as they are now. Knowing their history, recognising early what tends to unsettle them and having the patience to go at their pace prevents a lot of distress before it begins. Where somebody has a physical disability or a sight or hearing impairment, we give proper attention to access and communication, so that those needs are met without fuss and do not come to dominate the day. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us to arrange a visit.

Care provided at Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

Where is Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home located?

Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5JD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home provide?

Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Shaftesbury House Residential Care 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. Shaftesbury House Residential Care 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. Shaftesbury House Residential Care 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?

No. Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home 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

Shaftesbury House Residential Care 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 Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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