St Barnabas

St Barnabas is a residential care home in Southwold, Suffolk (IP18 6AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About St Barnabas

St Barnabas is a residential care home in Southwold. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia, those with a physical disability and those whose sight or hearing is impaired. We also support some younger adults. Our care is the practical, daily kind: help to wash and dress, medication given properly, meals cooked here, support to move about safely and staff available through the night. Around that, residents arrange their own time as they wish, and we try not to organise people's lives on their behalf. For residents living with dementia we keep the rhythm of the day predictable and the staff around them consistent. Where sight or hearing is impaired we keep belongings exactly where they are expected, approach people so as not to startle them and check that we have been understood. Where people need help to move, we take the time that doing it safely and comfortably requires. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families across Suffolk are welcome to visit.

Care provided at St Barnabas

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about St Barnabas

Where is St Barnabas located?

St Barnabas is a residential care home in Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does St Barnabas provide?

St Barnabas is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is St Barnabas's CQC rating?

St Barnabas is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does St Barnabas provide dementia care?

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

Does St Barnabas offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about St Barnabas

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

Yes. St Barnabas Southwold 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. St Barnabas Southwold 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. St Barnabas Southwold 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. St Barnabas Southwold 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

St Barnabas Southwold 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 St Barnabas Southwold. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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