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Woodlands Road
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2PS

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,255.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Anna Dabrowska is Home Care Manager at St Marys care home.

Anchor’s St Marys is situated in Holbrook on an idyllic peninsula setting. Our homes providing quality care within a comfortable and relaxing environment for up to 59 older people with residential care needs and care for people living with dementia.

Our care homes’ well trained and helpful team provide 24-hour care and support to help our residents maintain their chosen lifestyles whilst considering their interests and preferences.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our Chef Manager preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

To ensure these encompass the interests of all our residents, we have an all-team approach to activities at St Marys.

Anchor has more than 60 years of experience of providing care and housing to older people throughout England on a not-for-profit basis.  


About our care homes
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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
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 Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
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)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it. Our hair salon provides a space for pampering by our visiting hairdresser. Our other facilities include:

- Spacious bedrooms with ensuite facilities. We encourage residents to personalise their rooms with cherished items. 

- Dining rooms and lounges to support socialising

- Assisted bathrooms for residents who prefer bathing. 

- Extensive and secure gardens with seating areas


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
31 Aug 2006

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Voluntary / Not for Profit

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift.

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

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Description

Our bedrooms are spacious and have en suite wet rooms for privacy and dignity to support up to 60 residents.

We encourage you to bring personal items to enhance your room.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 59
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 59
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished.

Room Facilities
Alarm, Internet Access, Safe, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,255.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,255.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,255.00

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 Bistro Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
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 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 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 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 Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


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 We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.


Pink tick icon We use organically grown food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

You’ll always find plenty to do at St Mary’s, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in ranging from arts and crafts, reminiscence evenings and exercise classes to cinema and shopping trips. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it. We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. Our sensory room and hair salon are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the attractive gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas. St Mary’s is situated in the lovely village of Holbrook, four miles along the Shotley Peninsula, four miles from Ipswich. St Mary’s has easy access to the local amenities whilst also benefitting from wonderful views of the countryside.

We know how important it is to maintain close bonds with the people in your life. At St Mary’s, your visitors are always welcome at any time, including mealtimes. We also encourage you to maintain links with the wider community and come and go as you please.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.
Our Pets

We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy, by arrangement with our Home Manager.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

Woodlands Road
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2PS

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 30th October 2023
Last rated 6th December 2023
Current Report

St Marys care home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

St Marys care home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 6th February 2017
Service Provider Anchor Hanover Group, WC1E 7HJ
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Pub.

Frequently asked questions about St Marys care home

St Marys care home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2023.
St Marys care home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
St Marys care home has 59 rooms.
Prices for St Marys care home start from £1,255.00 per week.
St Marys care home is owned by Anchor.
Yes. St Marys care home does offer Residential care.
Yes. St Marys care home does offer Respite care.
Yes. St Marys care home does provide care for people with Dementia.
St Marys care home comes under Suffolk.
St Marys care home accepts Local Authority clients.
Anna Dabrowska is the manager of St Marys care home.

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