St Marys care home
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Woodlands Road
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2PS
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,152.00 |
| 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
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| 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.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| 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 | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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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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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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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 |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| GP, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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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 | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 59 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 59 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Internet Access, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,152.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,152.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,152.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| 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 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. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
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.
Halal food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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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 specialist 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. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 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 |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy, by arrangement with our Home Manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Woodlands Road
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2PS
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| 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 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 6th February 2017 |
| Service Provider | Anchor Hanover Group, WC1E 7HJ |
6th December 2023 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Pub. |
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