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Respite may be available, subject to vacant homes at the time of asking.
A dedicated team of staff is available 24 hours a day to provide care and support and each resident has a care plan tailored to their individual needs, which promotes independence,...
Care Provided by Bethesda Eventide Homes
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bethesda Eventide Homes for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bethesda Eventide Homes to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Bethesda Eventide Homes
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tom Horrex (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Parking
- Parking is available at the Homes
Bethesda Eventide Homes Reviews (34)
Bethesda Eventide Homes has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bethesda Eventide Homes has 34 reviews.
Mum is very happy living at Bethesda, she tells me this each time we talk. She likes the food, the staff, her cozy room, and socializing with the other residents... it truly is very homely. The staff are amazing and care for all her needs in a very loving and respectful way. They arrange a fun and interesting activities every week that she likes to join in. Everything from music, exercises, flower arranging, theme days, and excursions. Activities are written up in the monthly news letter with lots of photos. Transparency is high - there is a private app that shows the daily care and health related interactions between staff and mum, video calls, as well as 1:1 email communications when anything comes up. Management are responsive and helpful, especially regarding logistics and finances. Staff turnover is low and they all know mum well. I am so pleased and relieved that she is happy, safe, comfortable, and well cared for. THANK YOU to all of the super staff and residents at Bethesda!
My parents have received excellent care during their 6 months at Bethesda. They are beginning to live a bit after an unsociable/isolated few years and they enjoy the company and attention of the lovely carers and the other residents. As a family we feel very fortunate that this is now their home.
My mum's only minor complaint is that when the care staff go into her room, they don't always close the door afterwards.
So overall, I would say when I speak to my friend, he really is happy
As visitors we have recieved a great welcome, and every courtesy. Staff without exception have been brilliant and always have been offered a cup of tea.
It appears that nothing is too much trouble
Mum has been at the Ipswich home for almost 3 years, and every time I visit I am impressed all over again with the level of caring and respect the staff have for the residents. They really are treated as family. Mum used to be a carer herself, and always said this was the only home she wanted to go to, and after seeing it for myself I can only agree with her. Thank you for making her happy, for looking after her so well and for our peace of mind knowing she was in a place with such amazing people
Just yesterday we talked to the visiting GP, who is taking immense pains over trying to balance her medications with her needs, in order to make her as comfortable as possible.
All staff, without exception, are well-informed, caring, compassionate, and the home is small enough to really have a feeling of warmth and familiarity between residents, visitors and staff.
Meals are great, activities well-planned and varied. There are always decorations up in the communal areas to celebrate different festivals and themes.
There are 2 house cats, aquariums, gardens, newly-hatched chicks - we feel so fortunate to have brought my husband's mother here. We couldn't be happier with how carefully they are looking after her.
Outstanding in absolutely all respects for both residents and their families and friends.
It's a great comfort to know and see that my mother is happy and being well cared for in her new home. Thank you to the staff for all you do.
She moved in a few weeks later. It meant that we were relieved of the pressure of caring for someone with dementia and that we knew she was always safe.
She joined in with the many activities in the Home and made new friends (and met up with others she'd known for years).
After she became ill the staff continued to care for her until she passed away peacefully in her own bed. She was only in Eventide for just under a year but it made a huge difference to her.
At her funeral service we were presented with a scrapbook of memories of her time there.
Mum has been at Bethesda since October, after we moved her from a disappointing home. What a difference! The atmosphere is wonderful. Staff are so respectful, kind, well qualified and caring, but also able to chat and have a laugh. This feels more like a home and Mum talks about the staff and residents like family. Food is excellent, and Mum is constantly telling me how tasty and well cooked it is. Vegetables are perfect and not overdone! Rooms can be a bit small but are cozy and personalised. Facilities are spotlessly clean and the activities are inclusive, varied and thoroughly enjoyable. Every time I visit, the staff relate a story or conversation they had with my Mum. Staff are always popping in to her room or make conversation on our way past. My mother has a very good sense of humour, and the staff has responded to this and made her feel very much at home. I cannot praise the home enough, suffice to say I may put my own name on the waiting list.
My aunt has been a resident of Bethesda Eventide Homes for 2 years now. Having lived in her own home for 70 years, it took her awhile to adjust, however in all this time, the staff have shown her such respect and dignity. She is quite happy to sit and chat to other residents and join in activities if she is interested, otherwise she will just watch the others participate. Whilst she has a small appetite, she enjoys the meals. Finally I cannot finish without praising all the staff on their patience and understanding with all the residents.
Adjacent to lovely park, the food is of hotel standard - plentiful and delicious!
Activities and themes festivity days are stimulating, fun and lively, designed to occupy and entertain residents and improve their health. The medical needs of residents are sensitively and scrupulously.
Our mum, who is an ex-nurse, was not keen to go to a residential home but ultimately there was no other option. She has been a resident for over a year now and is very, very happy. She only ever has positive things to say about all aspects of her care and my brother and I agree. When I think about Bethesda Eventide Homes, I think about happy faces of both staff and residents and care given respectfully, sensitively, willingly and happily. Thank you Bethesda.
Just a brilliant home.
Bethesda Eventide Homes is a warm, friendly, welcoming home. All the staff are smiley, approachable and so very attentive and helpful. We are always greeted by everyone (be they management, carer, laundry or restaurant staff) with a smile and cheerfulness. We are always contacted regarding any concerns they may have with our mum. There are always activities to participate in as well as Christian input if required. A lovely, warm, happy place which we are so grateful for.
Bethesda Eventide Homes is a very warm, caring, friendly home. Everything possible is done to make the residents feel happy and comfortable. Good food and lots of activities. Good upkeep of decor, facilities and grounds.
I’m very impressed with the staff at the home, they are always very friendly and helpful. My mum is very happy staying there!
My mother has been very lucky to be a resident at Bethesda for the last 4 years. She has been very happy there. What makes Bethesda special is the caring attitude of the whole team led by the manager. They go the extra mile to make sure my mother is comfortable and enjoys life. The meals and the entertainment are first class and there is a wonderful family atmosphere. Everyone makes time to chat to residents. They also support the residents' families and we feel part of the home. Only problem is it is an old building and some of the rooms are a bit small.
Generally a well-run home. Mum is always well cared for and is always washed and dressed when I visit. Food is OK, sometimes portions could be larger seems to be a general opinion old people don't eat much? The staff I have had contact with are all friendly and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 May 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 02 Dec 2024Recipient: Bethesda Eventide Homes
- 01 Dec 2024Recipient: Bethesda Eventide Homes
- 27 Nov 2024Recipient: Bethesda Eventide Homes
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, I’m Tom, I joined Bethesda Eventide Homes in May 2020. I have been privileged enough to work in care for 15 years and have been working in management roles for 5 years.
I fell in love with care after regularly visiting great-grandparents in residential care settings. The love and care that they were shown during their later years are what inspired me to commence work within the sector.
I began working in care as a kitchen assistant and enjoyed the feeling of supporting people daily and helping them live fulfilled lives. This passion led to my desire to progress and in 2018 I completed my Level 5 in Leadership and Management and following other Management roles am delighted to be a part of such a special team at Bethesda Eventide Homes.
I find daily satisfaction in helping others to receive appropriate levels of support whilst maintaining their independence. The last chapter of a book is usually the best, and I feel it is a great privilege to be able to help others live a fulfilled life and be part of their later years, whilst leading the brilliant team here to further develop the already excellent care provided at the home.
Residential Care is such an undervalued area, but I am so proud of the way we can make such a difference in our resident's lives, keeping them healthy, active and smiling every day at Bethesda Eventide Homes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda Eventide Homes
What types of Care is Bethesda Eventide Homes registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bethesda Eventide Homes have?
There are 25 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bethesda Eventide Homes?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bethesda Eventide Homes to the centre of Ipswich?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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