
I cannot think of a better place for my brother to beColin K(Brother of Resident/Service User)



I cannot think of a better place for my brother to beColin K(Brother of Resident/Service User)



Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a modern, purpose-built facility that provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in beautiful surroundings.
The Suffolk home has stunning lounges, a modern café, a cinema room and a hair and beauty salon. As well as en-suite bedrooms, the home has lovely award-winning gardens for residents to enjoy.
Alongside luxury facilities, residents can enjoy a busy and varied activities...
Care Provided by Davers Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Davers Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Davers Court 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
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sophie Evans (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2014
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- On Site
Davers Court Reviews (145)
Davers Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Davers Court has 145 reviews.
The staff have been kind, helpful and supportive and my mother has most definitely benefitted from this care. She appears to be very happy and settled into her new home.
I have found the home extremely well run, staff are polite and caring. Everyone finds time for you. Mother has been for respite and is now full-time resident. Very happy place.
The home is the most friendly and caring place. I have worked in previous homes and Davers Court stands out miles in front. The staff from admin to maintenance are the most approachable and caring people. Mother in Law went into respite and is now a resident. We know she will have the best of everything.
Due to the excellent care, quality of food and happy environment this 98-year-old is looking forward to her 100th birthday, it is a pleasure to visit and has no complaints. We are all truly grateful to the management and staff of Davers Court.
My beloved mother was in here for a very short time 25th July - 6th October but during her time everyone but everyone went above and beyond their call of duty. The staff were absolutely phenomenal in every respect.
During my mother's last days, the manager and her staff bent over backwards to make our time with my mother as comfortable as possible. I cannot praise them enough. It helped make everything more bearable if that is possible at such a time. We cannot thank them enough.
My mother was at Davers Court for a month's trail. For reasons unconnected with the home, it didn't work out but it was very helpful to see what a well run care home looks like.
I was impressed by the staff, manager and facilities.
My grandchildren were made to feel most welcome as was I. I feel very confident my father is being well looked after.
Everything has been satisfactory including the staff. Everything has been done to make my stay a pleasure.
My mother has been in Davers Court for 8 weeks. Throughout that time she has been very happy. The care she has received has been first class. The home is always spotless and the the food is very good. The staff are caring and helpful towards the clients and their families. They are very professional. They are always checking the clients and making sure the clients are in good health. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a place for their family member.
She has been a resident for 1 week and we have visited 3 times, finding her well cared for, washed/dressed and hair done, looking so well and we think she confident in being a resident there as she feels safe. We are, as a family, treated well during our stay, nothing is too much trouble. We are more than pleased she was offered this place and wouldn't want her anywhere else.
Pleasant and comfortable seating areas. Staff were visible at all times.
Residents looked clean, happy and well cared for.
Entertainment programme was full of variety.
Dining area and food choice looked welcoming, homely and freshly cooked.
Environment felt homely, not clinical.
My mother-in-law has settled well into the home over the last 18months. The staff are friendly, approachable and caring. Their communication is excellent, we feel that she is safe and well looked after. She feels Davers Court is now her home.
My mother was a resident at Davers Court until July 2017. During her 4 years there, the teams at Davers Court looked after her excellently. My thanks go to them all.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Davers Court.
The Davers Court team have been extremely helpful and understanding of my father-in-law's care needs. They have provided excellent, sensitive care. The home is very clean, well planned with excellent facilities. The staff are all kind and caring and make him feel very comfortable. The management team are great communicators and have acted rapidly to our every concern. I would definitely recommend this home.
The food was very good, his personal care and hygiene was always spot on also. Always someone talking and joking with the residents. The cleanliness was very good as well.
The care received from the staff has been wonderful.
The food has been just right and the cleanliness excellent as he made bad messes.
In his last few days, everyone went beyond what we expected to make sure he was comforted and not left alone.
In all that time I never had any cause for concern or complaint.
The room was always clean and kept in good condition.
Staff were always friendly and informative.
Sadly my father passed away at the home.
The staff made sure it was peaceful and comfortable.
As a family, we could not have wished for a better ending to my father's life.
Full marks to all the staff and management.
The home is very welcoming and the atmosphere happy and positive. Access to management and staff is freely available. The home is clean and bright. My mother receives kind and compassionate care.
My father is very happy and contented living at this home. Very happy with everything!"
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 November 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I have over 14 years’ experience in the care sector, working my way up from a Care Assistant, and I joined Care UK in 2016.
I’m passionate about working with the team to make Davers Court the very best it can be. Residents are happy and well cared for; it’s great when one of them wants to tell me about something they’ve enjoyed doing that day, because if they’re happy, we’re happy.
I love leading the team to provide the best possible care and support colleagues internally to be the best they can be and develop in the same ways I have over the years to reach their career goals.
It takes the right people to make a house a home, and the Davers family are a true family home.
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