Mildenhall Lodge

Mildenhall Lodge is a nursing home in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP28 7NX).

About Mildenhall Lodge

Mildenhall Lodge is a nursing home near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours. Medication is managed closely, wound care, catheter care and conditions that vary from week to week are handled on site, and a change in a resident's health tends to be noticed early because the person noticing knows them well. We work with GPs, district nurses, therapists and hospital teams, and we press on a resident's behalf when something is slow in coming. Dementia care sits alongside the clinical side of our work and cannot really be separated from it. Somebody in pain or frightened who cannot say so will show us in other ways, and reading that properly depends on knowing the person. So we ask families about working lives, music, food and old habits, and we keep the day calm and familiar rather than busy and full of surprises. For residents with physical disabilities the emphasis is on equipment that fits, safe transfers and as much independence as somebody wants to keep. We have not yet had an overall rating published by the Care Quality Commission, which we mention plainly rather than leaving you to look it up. Families are welcome at any reasonable hour. Ring us if you would like to visit.

Care provided at Mildenhall Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Mildenhall Lodge

Where is Mildenhall Lodge located?

Mildenhall Lodge is a nursing home in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7NX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mildenhall Lodge provide?

Mildenhall Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Mildenhall Lodge provide dementia care?

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

Does Mildenhall Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Mildenhall Lodge

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

Yes. Mildenhall Lodge 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?

Yes. Yes. Mildenhall Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Mildenhall Lodge 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. Mildenhall Lodge 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

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

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