Thurleston Residential Home

Thurleston Residential Home is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1 6TJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Thurleston Residential Home

Thurleston Residential Home is a care home in Ipswich, offering a permanent home to older people from across Suffolk as well as shorter respite stays for those who need a break or a period of recovery. We are a residential setting, which means our focus is on daily living rather than clinical treatment. We help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and mobility, and we support people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Our building and our routines are arranged so that people can do as much for themselves as they comfortably can, with help close by when it is wanted. Respite matters to us. Families who look after a relative at home often need time, and knowing there is somewhere familiar to turn to makes that easier to arrange. We should also be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have taken that seriously rather than defensively, and we are working through the areas identified, with changes to how we record, review and check the care people receive. We would rather tell you that plainly than leave you to find it elsewhere. If you are considering a home for yourself or a relative, please come and see us, ask difficult questions and judge us on what you find.

Care provided at Thurleston Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Thurleston Residential Home

Where is Thurleston Residential Home located?

Thurleston Residential Home is a residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6TJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Thurleston Residential Home provide?

Thurleston Residential 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 Thurleston Residential Home's CQC rating?

Thurleston Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 10 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Thurleston Residential Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Thurleston Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Thurleston Residential Home

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

Yes. Thurleston Residential 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. Thurleston Residential 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. Thurleston Residential 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. Thurleston Residential 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

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

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