526/528 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PN
Chrissian House was established in 1974 and is registered to care for 22 elderly residents. The name was formed from the previous owners two sons ‘Chris and Ian’. Converted from two detached houses, it stands in its own extensive grounds, with the garden area surrounded by flowers and mature trees.
In 1990 the home was extended via converting a detached house next to the main building (annexe). Both houses have their own kitchen, dining area and lounge with a conservatory where residents can participate in daytime activities such as table games, puzzles etc. The home offers a happy, warm, friendly family atmosphere and environment.
Chrissian Residential Home Ltd has been built and furnished to a high standard. The home is situated on one of the main roads leading to the eastern side of the town in a residential suburb. Local buses run every 20 minutes to the town centre, with hairdressers, a Spar shop and fruit and vegetable stores as well as many others in the vicinity of the home.
A Church Service is held at the home. All other denominations are encouraged to visit the home. If you require assistance to maintain contact with your desired faith/religious service please discuss this with the manager. Holy Communion is held in the home the first Monday of the month.
Chrissian House provides residential care for both genders of any age.
The home's aim is to give the resident the opportunity to live as members of a local community in ways which are accepted as normal and valued, allowing for full use of a range of local facilities, for example: - shops, cafes and sports centres. Hopefully in time the residents will also become part of their local community. All staff recognise and promote residents rights, privacy, dignity, care and respect.
Owner: Mrs B Molabaccus
Person in charge: Rebecca Wines (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Suffolk County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 22 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Eating Disorders • Learning Disability • Mental Health Condition • No Medical Intervention • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment • Younger Adults
Specialist Care Categories: Alcohol Dependence (past or present) • Alzheimer's • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming • Asperger Syndrome • Bipolar/Manic Depression • Cancer Care • Cerebral Palsy • Challenging Behaviour • Colitis & Crohn's Disease • Down Syndrome • Drug Dependence (past or present) • Epilepsy • Head/Brain Injury • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Huntington's Disease • Motor Neurone Disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Neuropathic • Orthopaedic • Parkinson's Disease • Prader-Willi Syndrome • Schizophrenia • Speech Impairment • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 45+.
Languages Spoken by Staff (other than English): French, Polish, Romanian
Single Rooms: 16
Shared Rooms: 3
Rooms with ensuite WC: 2
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £485 – £800 , Personal Care Shared (per person) £485 – £800 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact Chrissian Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Physiotherapy • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Stairlift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Directions:
Located on Woodbridge Road, approx. 5mins from Ipswich Hospital close to the Salvation Army.
Visiting:
Visitors welcome to visit seven days a week and at anytime , however visitors are asked to be mindful after 7pm the home is quieter and some service users will be resting.
Parking:
A small car park is located at the front of the building.
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Chrissian Residential Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.8 (maximum of 10) for Chrissian Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Chrissian Residential Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.75 for Chrissian Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.75
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chrissian Residential Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 4.4 positive Reviews (22 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 10 Reviews ÷ 4.4 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Chrissian Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) from 10 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Dawn G (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 15 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
I am very happy with all aspects of care that the staff and management have given my dad. He is very happy here.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Bettina J (Resident) on Monday 26 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I have been living at Chrissian for several years. I honestly can not express how lovely it is. It's very homely, the staff and management- Everyone are so friendly and happy. The care I receive is - well perfect. The last few years have been so joyful, there isn't a day since I have lived here that I have not laughed even on the days when I have been unwell. I loved the recent Xmas party especially when the staff were singing.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Susan T (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I cannot express exactly how much I appreciate all the love, care and attention that all the staff showed my Mum while at Chrissian. It has such a warm and lovely welcoming atmosphere. They are just one big happy family.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S K (Resident) on Thursday 25 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
The home is excellent, everybody is friendly, staff, managers and other residents. I am very well looked after, the care is always exceptional. The food is fantastic. It is very cosy here, like living in my own house. Lots of activities, I very much enjoy the Elvis singer and the zoo. I have had a lovely Xmas and even got presents from the home. It's really lovely here.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Richard D (Son of Resident) on Friday 11 August 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My mother lived at Chrissian from 2009 until her death in March 2017. She had been Matron in charge of nursing/care homes from 1946 until her retirement in the 80s, so had high expectations.
She was not disappointed and loved her life at Chrissian in all respects - particularly her accommodation and the food. She found the staff to be kind, considerate and caring at all times. Staff knew residents well, were sensitive to their needs and treated them with respect.
They encouraged her and supported her in a range of activities and helped her to interact effectively with other residents.
When my mother needed to go to the hospital, the home assessed her situation promptly, accurately and responded appropriately.
As a visitor, I always felt welcome and was offered a hot drink - staff had time to speak to me about my mother - they seemed to genuinely care about the residents.
I am very happy that my mother spent her final years in such a happy and caring home.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Rebecca Wines, Registered Manager at Chrissian Residential Home responded to this review on 11 Aug 2017:
Hello Richard, Your mother is greatly missed and even though no longer with us she still has a huge presence here and remains in our hearts! best wishes Bex
Review submitted from a Postal Card by John H (Brother of Resident) on Thursday 10 August 2017. Relates to August 2017.
Have noticed how caring and patient the staff are.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Patricia S (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
I find this care home very good. It is a home from home not at all clinical. The management and staff are friendly but also professional. My mother is treated with respect and has a say in her care. It is a small home so everyone knows each other. The meals are very good and vary each week. Well done to all.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Maggy B (Niece of Resident) on Thursday 8 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My uncle has lived here for over two years and despite not always being the most convivial of people(!) does admit that he likes living here. As I am his only living relative and now live over 300 miles away it is good to know that he is being cared for and his needs are being met. I would recommend Chrissian to others.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Colin P (Son of Resident) on Saturday 20 May 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Very caring, home from home.
Well-run, lovely, friendly and welcoming staff and management.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend, excellent.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Trevor M (Son of Resident) on Friday 28 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Can't say enough about the care of patients at this care home. Real home like atmosphere. The staff treat my mum with the upmost care and attention. They treat her like one of their family. I have the greatest respect for both staff and management.
How likely would you be to recommend Chrissian Residential Home? Extremely Likely
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2 Bed Vacancies
posted 13 Apr 2018
We have two vacancy as of 10/04/2018 We welcome viewings and visits to the home. Please request a brochure for all information and contact us on the listed telephone number to discuss any questions or queries or to arrange a visit
April 2017
Job Title: Registered Home manager
Joined: 2013
Description:
Rebecca is the registered manager of Christian residential home and is currently completed her NVQ 5.
Rebecca is part of the family who own Chrissian so this is more then a job for her, this is part of her family.
Rebecca has a vast amount of experience with Christian Residential Home and is also either qualified or trained in:
Fire Marshall
Malnutrition
Dementia
Care assessor
Care Act 2014
Seating & positioning
Diabetes
Falls & Bone health
COPD
Deprivation of Liberty
Duty of Care
Person centred Working
Privacy and Dignity
Fluid & Nutrition
Infection Control
First Aid
Dignity
Allergens
Risk Assessments and Safety
Health & Safety
Medication Administration & Awareness
Mental Capacity Act
Safeguarding Adults & Children
Food Hygiene
Moving & Handling
Parkinson's
Rebecca is professional, happy, confident, caring and approachable.
Rebecca lives a 2 minute walk from the home and regularly visits on days off with her two children.
There are currently no Care Home Idol entrants who have performed at Chrissian Residential Home