Mellish House Residential Home

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About Us

Here at Mellish House, we are a residential care home based in the heart of Sudbury, Suffolk, and we take genuine pride in the community we have built within our walls. We offer a warm, homely environment where residents feel safe, valued and truly at ease in their surroundings.

We support a range of needs here, including older person care, residential care, dementia care, care for younger adults, and respite care for those who need a short term stay. Whether someone is joining us permanently or spending a brief period with us while a family carer takes a well earned break, we aim to make every person feel that this is their home, not just a place they are staying.

Our approach to dementia care is something we feel strongly about. We understand how disorientating and unsettling life can become for someone living with dementia, and we work hard to create routines, spaces and interactions that bring comfort and familiarity rather than confusion. The same thoughtfulness runs through everything we do, regardless of the care need.

We are pleased that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good across the board. That rating matters to us, not as a badge to display, but as a reflection of the everyday work our team puts in to making life here as good as it can be for every resident.

Being part of Sudbury means we are connected to a lively market town with real community spirit, and we encourage residents to maintain those local ties wherever possible. Families are always welcome here, and we believe that close involvement from loved ones makes a real difference to how settled and happy a resident feels.

If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we would love to hear from you.

Common questions about Mellish House Residential Home

Where is Mellish House Residential Home located?

Mellish House Residential Home is a residential care home in Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mellish House Residential Home provide?

Mellish House Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Mellish House Residential Home's CQC rating?

Mellish 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 30 December 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mellish House Residential Home provide dementia care?

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

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

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

Contact Mellish House Residential Home

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.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • 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 Mellish House Residential Home

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. Mellish House Residential Home 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. Mellish House Residential Home 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. Mellish House Residential Home 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?

Yes. Mellish House Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 30 December 2017
  • Report published: 30 December 2017

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Outstanding
  • 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.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Mellish House Residential Home 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 Mellish House Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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