The Briars Residential Care Home

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The Briars is a residential care home in Sudbury, Suffolk, supporting older people including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Younger adults whose needs are best met in a residential setting are welcome too, and we offer respite stays.

We try to run the home the way a household runs rather than the way an institution does. People get up when they are ready. Belongings, habits and opinions come with the person and stay theirs. Meals are worth sitting down to and worth having a view about. Where somebody can manage a thing themselves, we support rather than take over, even when doing it for them would be quicker.

For people living with dementia, familiarity carries most of the weight. Consistent faces, a predictable shape to the day, food and music from the right part of a life, and staff who neither hurry nor correct. Families often hold the piece of knowledge that turns a hard week around, so we ask and we listen.

Respite stays give a family carer a break that is genuinely a break, with proper support in place.

Please come and visit on an ordinary day and see the home as it really is.

Common questions about The Briars Residential Care Home

Where is The Briars Residential Care Home located?

The Briars Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Briars Residential Care Home provide?

The Briars Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does The Briars Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Briars Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact The Briars Residential Care Home

This home has not listed a phone number with the CQC. 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.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • 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 The Briars Residential Care 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. The Briars Residential Care 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. The Briars Residential Care 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. The Briars Residential Care 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. The Briars Residential Care 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: 15 January 2025

Overall: Not Yet Rated

  • Safe: Not Yet Rated
  • Effective: Not Yet Rated
  • Caring: Not Yet Rated
  • Responsive: Not Yet Rated
  • Well-led: Not Yet Rated

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Typical weekly fees in the East

The Briars Residential Care 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 The Briars Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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