Garrett House Residential Home

About Us

We are Garrett House Residential Home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. We look after older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for shorter stays.

We keep the place deliberately homely. People arrive with their own furniture, pictures and habits, and those come first. What time you like to wake, where you want your breakfast, whether you feel sociable today or would rather sit quietly with a book: those decisions stay with you. Much of what makes a day here good is quite unremarkable, and we would rather say so plainly than dress it up.

For people living with dementia the useful work is in the detail. Knowing somebody's history and the work they did, recognising early what tends to unsettle them, being willing to go at their pace rather than the rota's. Done properly that prevents a great deal of distress before it starts.

We also think a home should stay part of its own town. Aldeburgh and the coast are on the doorstep, and we support people to keep up the connections they already have, whether family, a church or a club.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us and come and see the home at a normal busy time of day.

Common questions about Garrett House Residential Home

Where is Garrett House Residential Home located?

Garrett House Residential Home is a residential care home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Garrett House Residential Home provide?

Garrett House Residential Home 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 Garrett House Residential Home's CQC rating?

Garrett House Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Garrett House Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Garrett House Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Garrett House Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Garrett House Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Garrett House Residential Home Limited

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Garrett House Residential Home Limited

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Garrett House Residential Home Limited is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Garrett House Residential Home Limited 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Garrett House Residential Home Limited offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Garrett House Residential Home Limited is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 3 June 2023
• Report published: 3 June 2023

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Requires Improvement
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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