Mills Meadow

Mills Meadow is a residential care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk (IP13 9DF). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Mills Meadow

Mills Meadow is a residential care home in Woodbridge in Suffolk. We care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we welcome respite guests as well as people moving in permanently. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it and we are clear that it describes the work of the people on shift rather than anything written in a brochure. It is also not a finished job, so we keep asking residents and families what is working and what is not, and we act on what comes back. What the rating reflects, we think, is consistency and time. Staff who stay long enough to know people properly. A day arranged around the people living here rather than around the rota. Rooms that are genuinely personal. Visitors welcome without ceremony. Help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility given in a way that leaves somebody their dignity. For people living with dementia, that continuity does more than any planned activity. A familiar face, a day with a predictable shape, and time to sit with somebody who is anxious rather than move them along. We ask families to tell us about a person's history, because it is nearly always what helps us understand what they are asking for. Respite guests get the same care as anyone living here. Please come and see us, meet the team and talk to families of people already living here.

Care provided at Mills Meadow

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Mills Meadow

Where is Mills Meadow located?

Mills Meadow is a residential care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mills Meadow provide?

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

What is Mills Meadow's CQC rating?

Mills Meadow is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 30 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mills Meadow provide dementia care?

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

Does Mills Meadow offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Mills Meadow

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

Yes. Mills Meadow 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. Mills Meadow 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. Mills Meadow 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. Mills Meadow 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

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

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