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Their Christian background is at the heart of both their values and their actions. At Finborough Court they try to create a community where Christian worship, prayer and support are a core part of daily life. In the care...
Care Provided by Finborough Court
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 32 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We accept those who are paying for their own care (self-funders), those who are being supported by the Local Authority, and those in receipt of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding.
• Around the clock care from highly-trained staff
• Personal care - such as bathing, dressing, grooming
• Daily living assistance, tailored to individual needs
• Food, drink and snacks
• Heating and lighting
• Specialist equipment
• Personal laundry
• All of our in-house activities
• Spiritual and pastoral support
• Basic residential care: this is where the assessed needs are relatively uncomplicated and where mechanical or technical assistance is rarely needed.
• Higher dependency: this is where the assessed needs are complex and where mechanical or technical assistance is intermittently needed.
• Enhanced care: this is where assessed needs are highly complex and where mechanical or technical assistance is frequently needed. We charge for dementia care at this rate.
The Registered Care Manager will assess you prior to admission to determine the level of care provision required. These fees are valid between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027 and are reviewed annually. Our fees are charged per person, per week. We do not require a deposit and we do not require a guarantor.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Finborough Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Finborough 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
- Pilgrims' Friend Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Fishburne (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
- Residents must be supportive of our Christian ethos and activities
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
Visiting
- Informal visits welcome by appointment. Relatives and friends welcome to visit at any time during the day, and there is the opportunity to purchase a meal in the home if they wish to do so, by prior arrangement.
Parking
- There are plenty of parking spaces for visitors at the Home.
Finborough Court Reviews (30)
Finborough Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Finborough Court has 30 reviews.
It's one of the best decisions I've ever made , moving my Mum there.I wish I'd moved her before !
Sadly , she only spent 9 weeks there but what a wonderful ,caring place to spend your last days.
We cannot recommend Finborough Court more highly.The whole TEAM there were exemplary ,
We were so privileged to meet your incredible mum and so glad that she felt safe and cared for with us.
The Home and all the staff have been top quality since the moment we walked through the doors, and the care my mother has received is exemplary.
I am now arranging to make my mother a permanent resident at the end of her initial respite period.
Thank you to all at Finborough Court.
Every blessing.
My Aunt spent the last 4 years or so of her life at Finborough Court. I have found the standard of care to be first class. She was able to live out her last days safely, comfortably, and as happily as her condition allowed.
Thank you Ian for your feedback about your aunt's care. I'm so glad that she was safe, comfortable and happy here.
One week I phoned the GP practice to be sure Finborough had informed them of an important new medication prescribed by the hospital. The GP dispensary said to me 'I wouldn't worry about Finborough Court, they're generally spot on'. I increasingly felt Mum was in very safe hands.
People living at Finborough are called Family Members and that's how they're treated. I had lunch there several times and saw the carers patiently helping the one or two people struggling to eat, focusing on them as if they were the most important person in the room.
This is how care should be done. The food is also very good:)
Thank you for this review, which we will pass on to staff. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum and I'm glad you enjoyed the lunches!
I can't get to visit my Mum as much as I would like to, but she's always happy when I see her here, and all of the staff come across as very lovely, supportive and helpful. Thank you so much for everything you do for my Mum.
We are so pleased that you have that peace of mind and thank you for taking the time to review us. I hope you get to visit again soon.
When visiting my father in law I consistently find the care providers friendly and caring, and on every interaction with my father in law, gentle and considerate. When I leave I am always so very grateful to know that he is the care of people who genuinely look after him. I can't speak highly enough of the home, its cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere and calmness of the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our home. Care of our family members (residents) is our highest priority so it is a great encouragement to us all to hear your experience and that of your father-in-law.
We could not have asked for a more loving environment for Dad and he really enjoyed his two years there.
We are most grateful to all who looked after him.
We are so glad to hear that and thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Throughout my father's stay at Finborough Court I observed first hand the care, conscientiousness and dignity that the staff treated and served him with. Being in such pleasant and positive surroundings proved to be such a tonic to dad in the later stages of his life. Over the time he was a resident I saw his personality shine and blossom. Much of this was due to the surroundings and environment, of love that was communicated by all who served at Finborough. I'm so glad that we took the step that we did as a family that gave dad those precious final years in this welcoming well run and friendly care home.
Thank you so much for your review. It was a privilege to care for your father.
My father was welcomed to Finborough Court with care and respect. He settled quickly due to the great atmosphere and friendship of the team. The home is run professionally and attention is given to each resident and changed as needed. My father was very content and we as a family felt very confident that all was being done to make his last days the best they could be. The family are so grateful to the whole team at Finborough Court for all the kindness shown to Dad and us when we visited. It truly was the best place for Dad and we will remain so grateful to all folk who make the home special.
It's lovely to hear that your father was so settled and felt content here. Your kind comments will be relayed to the staff and much appreciated. I'm sure.
Outstanding care from a truly compassionate team.
My mother lived at Finborough Court for almost four years until her recent passing. She had dementia and was profoundly deaf, yet the staff always found thoughtful ways to communicate with her, and treated her with such kindness, dignity, and patience. They really are an amazing team. During her final days, I stayed five nights and saw how exceptional the night staff were wearing pyjamas to avoid confusing residents at night was just one of many small, caring touches, working together like a well oiled machine! They gently cared for mum and supported me too - with warmth and compassion I'll never forget. I'm deeply grateful for the care she received. However, I do feel the need to mention the cost - almost £8,000 every four weeks - which places a huge burden on families and deserves review.
Thank you for the lovely comments. I'm so glad that your mum received such compassionate and inclusive care, with staff even wearing their pyjamas at night to help residents feel settled! It was an absolute privilege to care for your lovely mum. Please rest assured that we do our very best to keep...
My father went into Finborough Court care home straight from hospital. The care he received was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Although he was only a resident for a short period of time he was well looked after and his dementia needs met. I would have no hesitation in recommending Finborough Court.
Thank you for your review and kind comments. I'm so glad you found our staff friendly and the care excellent, as that is always our aim. God bless.
Our dad felt safe in Finborough Court and related well to all of the staff who quickly got used to his quirks. The care home is purpose-built, well maintained and clean. Personally, I think the rooms are on the small side, but there are two lounges plus outside seating available during the day. Food looked appetising and the catering staff would always provide something else if a resident didn't want what was on offer that day. At the end of his time, caring carers sat with him through the night as he slipped away - something the family really appreciated. The management team were always responsive and the whole environment was very welcoming.
Thank you for your review and your kind comments. It helps others looking for care but also lifts up our staff who really value your honest feedback.
Dad's dementia journey hadn't been an easy one and we were so grateful when Finborough Court agreed to take him into full time care. Dad was well cared for and we were kept well informed. As soon as you enter the door it feels like home and you know you can relax and your loved one will be safe. When dad reached end of life care we were able to visit whenever we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff looked after and supported us as well. Someone would sit and pray with dad until we arrived. They really cared. A room was made available for us if we needed a break and they brought us refreshments. When dad took his final breath they were there in seconds to support us and were genuinely upset at losing dad. We are so grateful for all they have done and cannot praise them enough. It truly is a remarkable place that we would readily recommend to anyone and we will be for ever in their debt.
It was a privilege to care for your dad. Thank you for taking the time to review our home as your comments are a great encouragement to us all.
We cannot praise the staff and general care at Finborough Court enough - they truly are very special! They have welcomed our mother from the first day, and shown high levels of care, support and consideration. We, and our mother, have full confidence in them and for mum, it truly is 'home'. Their communication with us is first class, we feel informed and involved and they always seem prepared to go 'the extra mile'. They are proactive and know their residents as individuals and care accordingly. Mum says that the food and activities are great and we are all looking forward to the 30th birthday party in June to celebrate what really is a very special place.
Thank you so much for this review. I am so glad to hear that your mother feels at home and cared for - that is our ultimate aim for every family member (resident) here. We look forward to the 30th celebrations too and hope to see you there.
The admin staff always respond promptly to emails. The manager is always polite and respectful to mum, and knows her and her status/illness. The place is clean and doesn't have the usual' smell' of an old people's home. The residents are able to have drinks and biscuits when they like, and I like the layout of the dining room in the lounge, and vice versa. The activities are great and memorable.
Thank you for your review and we're so glad you are happy with the care your mum receives. If there's anything further we can do to make things better for her or yourself, do get in touch or drop in to see me or the Manager. God bless.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives, she is always clean and well presented, the staff always show kindness and maintain her dignity and she feels safe and secure. Queries are always dealt with promptly and with patience. My mother now considers this her home which gives me and my sisters reassurance.
Thank you very much for your review. It is lovely to hear how happy your mum is here and of the reassurance that gives your family.
My dad has been living here for just over a year. The staff are friendly and will do anything to help either us as a family when we visit or my dad, he's always clean and tidy. When he first went there it was tricky because it was just at the end of covid, so visiting was strange to get used to, but now mum can go anytime, any day to see dad, the rest of us can phone up and make an appointment and can also see dad in his room, we can also take him out for a walk instead weather permitting, once back to normal we have been told that we can visit anytime and even sit in the lounge and dining room to have lunch or dinner together, which will be nice, but I'm glad they're not rushing into that and keeping dad safe. We as a family have found the transition hard to put dad there, but really am pleased he's in this care home as it's clean and friendly and he's looked after which gives us some peace as a family. Many thanks to you all.
Thank you for your feedback - we're so glad your dad is happy here!
I have only good things to say about Finborough Court, it is a lovely care home and mum is very happy here! The staff are very kind and caring towards her, there are many activities which she enjoys as well as various trips out and a lovely garden to sit in. It is a bright, clean, welcoming place to be in and as mum is amongst all her Christian friends it is the perfect place for her! I myself find the staff to be very friendly and approachable and they always keep me very well informed as to how mum is doing! The only thing that I am unhappy about really is the COVID rules that are still in place despite many other establishments having eased theirs, we are all responsible adults and would not consider visiting our loved ones if we felt at all unwell let alone having COVID! I do miss not being able to be in the lounge with mum during a service or hymn singing and being restricted to only seeing her in her room means that she might miss out on these things if I visited at that time.
Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased your mum is happy here. Covid restrictions have been frustrating for us all but we were glad to be able to invite visitors back into the main lounge from this week and will keep reviewing the situation. Thanks for your patience.
This has been my father's home for the past four years. It is important to us as a family that he has been well cared for in a supportive and Christian home with devotions each day and a service on Sunday. The home has been purpose-built with good bedrooms and a large lounge and dining room and other good facilities. I have always found the staff friendly and approachable, and they have dad's care at heart and deal with dad's dementia on a daily basis. Our only concern as a family has been the ongoing limitations to visits, particularly when two or more of us go we have booked a small lounge which restricts access to parts of the home. I still sorely miss sitting with dad in the main lounge and singing hymns together, seeing him join in activities in the main lounge and being able to join him for meals, which he so enjoyed pre-covid days.
Thank you for your review and we are so glad to hear that you and your family feel your Dad is well cared for. We also miss our residents freely having visitors in the home and now that the risks from Covid in our area are lessening we have opened up to visitors in communal areas again. I hope...
As a family, we are very satisfied with the care given. Extra attention has been given to medical needs as well as general care. The home is always clean and never any unpleasant odours. Although I live a distance away from the home I am confident that the quality of care is maintained always.
Thank you for taking the time to review us - greatly appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 March 2026Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 12 Sep 2025
"Care Home Open Week 2025 got off to a flying start at Finborough Court in Great Finborough with a lively community fun run that brought together people of all ages...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Finborough Court.
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

Rachel has been registered by the Care Quality Commission as qualified, competent and experienced for the task of managing the home. She has been at Finborough Court for 30 years in 2025 and has experience working in all the roles in the home, initially serving as a Care Nurse Manager, now a Registered Care Manager. She is responsible for all care staff who, in turn, report to the senior in charge of their shift.

Karen joined Finborough Court in 2021 and oversees all the business elements of the home, such as maintenance, ancillary services (kitchen and housekeeping) and the financial administration.
Karen lives locally with her husband, two teenagers and Peggy the cocker spaniel.

Simon fulfils the lives of our family daily through leading times of devotion, leading afternoon activities and holding a monthly 'Family Meeting'. He arranges services led by local preachers as well as visits from local schools, from under 5's to secondary pupils. He arranges visits from entertainers throughout the year as well as regular trips out. This includes the annual trip to the seaside at Felixstowe 'Hub' which includes fish and chips, a stroll on the promenade and a paddle in the sea for the bravest individuals!
Being a talented musician, he fills our home with love and music, and nothing is too much trouble for him.
Frequently Asked Questions about Finborough Court
What types of Care is Finborough Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Finborough Court have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Finborough Court?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Finborough Court to the centre of Stowmarket?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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