Magdalen House Care Home

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,300.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Kirsty Holden is Home Manager at Magdalen House Care Home.

Kirsty has been in the care industry since she was 18 years old. She started as a care assistant, making her way to home manager within five years.

She brings thirteen years of expertise and experience to the home manager role at Magdalen House. She has been awarded a QCR level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care and children and Young Peoples Services and during her previous appointments, she was awarded ‘Care Home Manager of the Year’ in which the judges described her as “fun, full of life, committed, knowledgeable and caring” and she saw the residents as an extension of my family.

Outside of her working career she has a loving husband and two children that keep her busy.

Kirsty Holden

Magdalen House Care Home provides luxury residential care for individuals and couples, residential and dementia care. The home provides a level of comfort and care that surpasses expectations for care homes. It is our attention to the details of people’s interests, desires and independence which sets us apart.

Magdalen House is situated within the heart of Hadleigh, which is a historic market town in Suffolk with 246 listed buildings. The home was built on the old Hadleigh Bowls Club, established from 1754 to 2010, making it one of the oldest bowls club in the country.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Challenging Behaviour, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Air Filtration & Purification We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

The residents’ living accommodation was designed for independent living whilst offering the care the residents require. All rooms are fully furnished with a flat screen tv and a walk in shower room

We have six suites, each of which includes a kitchenette and en-suite shower room. The suites allow ‘assisted living’ – for people who value their independence, but need some help with some day-to-day activities, such as having their meals prepared, dressing, bathing or taking medication.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Jan 2012

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Individual Heating Controls, Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use.

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Description

Magdalen House has 53 single-occupancy rooms, all en-suite.

The home is able to provided assisted living accommodation on the second floor, each suite has its own en-suite facilities, power points, phone points and Wi-Fi access.

There are 6 superior Suites on the top floor, providing assisted living accommodation with outstanding views over Hadleigh. Each suite has a furnished, open plan bedroom lounge kitchenette and en-suite wet room.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 53
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 53

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,300.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,300.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Restaurant


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

At Magdalen House, daily activities are arranged and these are advertised on notices throughout the home. These include residents hobbies including cooking, exercise class, moving to music and a quiz. Residents have use of the modern lounges with flat screen televisions. They can also relax in the quiet areas to read, rest or socialise with other residents or join in activities.

Here are some of the other activities at Magdalen House:

Events: We have many events held throughout the year, which are advertised well in advance to ensure residents are able to attend. Summer fetes are organised (weather permitting).

Gardening: Residents can enjoy the patio and assist in gardening.

Coffee mornings: We hold regular coffee mornings to encourage residents to take part in catching up on local news and welcome their views on social events we arrange for them.

Cinema room: Regular film shows are also advertised to enjoy in the cinema room.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping.
go green logo

The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Yes
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes
safe-tick Do you use wind power? Yes
safe-tick Is your boiler less than 15 years old? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes
Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Dogs.

Magdalen Road
Hadliegh
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 5AD

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Requires Improvement
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 18th May 2023
Last rated 22nd June 2023
Current Report

Magdalen House Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Magdalen House Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 27th July 2012
Service Provider Magdalen House Limited, IP7 5AD
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Magdalen House Care Home

Magdalen House Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in June 2023.
Magdalen House Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Magdalen House Care Home has 53 rooms.
Prices for Magdalen House Care Home start from £1,300.00 per week.
Magdalen House Care Home is owned by Allegra Care.
Yes. Magdalen House Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Magdalen House Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Magdalen House Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Magdalen House Care Home comes under Suffolk.
Magdalen House Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Magdalen House Care Home does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Kirsty Holden is the manager of Magdalen House Care Home.

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