Welcome to Mellish House Residential Home

Sudbury, Suffolk

Proud to be rated 'Outstanding' in our most recent CQC inspection

Located in the picturesque village of Great Cornard is on the outskirts of Sudbury in Suffolk, close to the town’s shops and cafes. As you step inside there’s clean, bright, fresh spaces, and flowers everywhere. Explore quiet nooks with comfy armchairs, classic novels and books on the shelves. A well-stocked arts and crafts room is the perfect space to spread out and create. We have a wonderful display of photos, drawings, and art for our residents and visitors to enjoy. There’s a broad and stimulating range of activities including weekly trips to local attractions and the surrounding areas and our reminiscence café is popular with residents and families.

We're open for safe admissions, managing visits and routinely testing everyone. New residents benefit from a personalised wellbeing plan during their initial 14 days. If you’re a little unsure of what type of care is needed, we’re happy to help with the details.

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Key Information

We make sure each resident experiences care that's as unique as they are. Which is why we offer a range of care types and duration.

Care Types
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
Duration
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
- Convalescence Care
- Day Care
Room Availability

Limited
Price from
£1079
per week
Ratings
CQC Inspection
Carehome.co.uk Reviews
Customer Satisfaction Score

Freephone 0808 223 5523

Things you need to know

Mellish House Indicative Pricing

Find out how we charge for the different services we provide and our indicative pricing in a clear, accurate and accessible format.

Sample Home Contract

Download a sample contract before you visit so you can ask us any questions in relation to your specific circumstances.

Our Funding Care Guide

We’ve created a helpful guide which explains how the funding process works and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

Care Home Checklist

Ahead of your first visit, you can download our checklist of questions to discuss including most frequently asked COVID-19 related questions.

Visiting Our Care Homes

We understand that it's important for you to view a home when choosing care. Here's what to expect when you visit one of our homes to minimise any risk of infection.

The types of care we provide

Convalescence Care

Support to get people feeling their best before returning home after time in hospital, an operation or a period of illness.

Dementia Care

A person with dementia may need more care and support as their condition progresses. Care at our home can help them to live well with dementia.

Permanent Care

From the day our residents move in, we do everything to help them settle in as well as offering support for the whole family.

Palliative Care

Working closely with GPs and other health specialists, we make sure individuals are as comfortable as possible. We understand and respect their wishes and provide support for families too.

Day Care

Day care offers a friendly, refreshing option for people still living at home, but who might need some extra help, or just want a change of scenery during the day.

Respite Care

Respite stays can be tailored to each person’s individual care needs which can be from a few days or for as long as is needed.

Living well with Dementia

We are proud to be the only care home group to have our own unique award-winning dementia training ‘My World’ which is accredited by City and Guilds. It highlights the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment for people living with dementia, in addition to addressing clinical aspects of care.

Keeping things personal

At Mellish House Residential Home

The welcoming surroundings at Mellish House Residential Home are matched by the standard of care our team brings residents. We love learning as much as we can about the people we care for, so your loved one’s time is tailored to their individual needs, interests and preferences. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, to how they like their tea, and everything in between.

We give as much independence as possible, letting individuals choose how to run the home and if they prefer dinner in front of the TV, or even dusting their own room, we’ll make it happen. Just as putting their own stamp on their bedroom, we’ll help them to personalise it with the things they love.

Every need catered for

Mealtimes are an important part of daily life at Mellish House Residential Home. We know eating well and the social experience of dining are key to health and wellbeing. Our chefs select a different menu each day, creating lots of home-cooked dishes with fresh ingredients to choose from. Using their in-depth knowledge of nutrition, they cater for any special diets and needs.

A real occasion

The dining rooms at Mellish House Residential Home are laid out in a restaurant style, with tablecloths, folded napkins, crockery and glassware. If preferred, meals can also be served in an individual’s room.

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

A real occasion

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

Keep doing what you love

At Mellish House Residential Home, there’s something to tickle everyone’s fancy – from the craft room to the lounge, our packed schedule of events and activities, to picnics outside. And if residents prefer to spend one-on-one time with a member of the team, they can read the paper, pop to the shops or have a pint in the local pub. We have strong connections with the Sudbury community, many of our residents invite them to join in our activities or even run their own here.

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time doing something that the residents want to.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the lounge? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

We encourage residents to get involved with activities around the house. Simple things like gardening, hosting afternoon tea or laying the table for dinner can spark up friendships and help residents settle in.

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time doing something that the residents want to.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the lounge? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

Meet the Manager

Maekhala Allan

As Home Manager of Mellish House, I lead a professional care team in delivering the highest standards of specialist care for up to 48 elderly people living with dementia.

I have over 23 years of experience across Adult Mental Health, Elderly Mental Health and Adult Social Care services, spending the last 14 years in management roles. I hold SVQ’s in Adult Health and Social Care Levels 3 & 4 and QCF Level 5.

As a people person, caring has always been a passion of mine. This is the aspect that makes my job worthwhile, making a positive impact on our residents and their families lives no matter how big or small, in what has become their home and supporting them to continue a good quality of life.

I continuously work to improve and maintain the care standards at Mellish House and have in the past help to raise thousands of pounds to purchase items that have had a positive impact on those I support, including a wheelchair power pack for someone to get out and about, an electronic massage bed to help with MS symptoms and a wardrobe full of clothes for someone who lost all their belongings in a house fire. It’s these personal touches that can make all the difference.

The local community is very important to Mellish House, I have worked hard to build a good reputation to make Mellish a home of choice, this includes an ‘Oustanding’ rating by CQC and a continuous care team who help deliver an excellent standards of care to our residents.

Away from work, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and dog. I also love music and socialising with friends.

Testimonials

Families we’re helping

My mother was in Mellish House for almost 11 years. I cannot praise the care and consideration of the staff highly enough, they are friendly and always willing to help. Their care is nothing less than first class.

Patrick G - Son of resident, Mellish House Residential Home

I am delighted with my mum's care. I find staff helpful and caring. Mum's key worker is excellent and has built up a relationship based on trust.

M S - Son of resident, Mellish House Residential Home

The staff are amazing and deal with day to day care with sensitivity and professionalism. From the management to cleaners everyone is a part of an extended family.

A C - Daughter of resident, Mellish House Residential Home

What customers say

Independent Reviews

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News

Thank you to our everyday heroes

20th July 2020

Tracey Fletcher-Ray

• Managing Director

Thank you to our everyday heroes

20th July 2020

We wholeheartedly appreciate everyone wanting to show their appreciation of our courageous colleagues and of the vital role they perform in caring for and protecting many of our nation’s most vulnerable members.

Tracey Fletcher-Ray

• Managing Director

Keeping our residents safe and well

1st July 2020

We look at life in our homes after launching our enhanced wellbeing programme and additional technology to keep residents engaged and connected.

Julie Mason

• Care Services and Operations Director

Remembrance Service at Mellish House

22nd May 2020

At Mellish House in Sudbury Suffolk we held our Remembrance Service. Jennie Ridley vicar of St. Andrews our local church conducted the service joined by The Royal British Legion and two standard bearers.

Mellish House Residents Busy with Activities

14th October 2019

The residents and staff at Mellish House Residential Home have been busy with a range of activities. Here is a round up…

Address
20 Kings Hill, Great Cornard
Sudbury, Suffolk
CO10 0EH
Phone Number
0808 223 5523
Local Area
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury Station.
- The nearest bus stop is Stannards Way, less than a five-minute walk away
- If would like us to arrange transport to view our home, please let us know.
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