
I hope Fornham would have me back when I need it. Best food I ever had.J M(Resident / Service User)

My mum is very happy at Fornham House. She has made some friends and loves the staff and her room.Lorraine S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

we were so pleased by the very evident care my mother is receiving, thank you.Patricia E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I hope Fornham would have me back when I need it. Best food I ever had.J M(Resident / Service User)

My mum is very happy at Fornham House. She has made some friends and loves the staff and her room.Lorraine S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

we were so pleased by the very evident care my mother is receiving, thank you.Patricia E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Fornham House is located just a couple of miles from Bury St Edmunds, in the pretty village of Fornham St Martin.
The home has extensive grounds with views over the surrounding countryside. The garden can be enjoyed by residents and visitors, with ample seating areas surrounded by colourful flower beds, mature trees, and a large pond with water features, aquatic plants and fish.
Fornham House provides seven lounges, including the...
Care Provided by Fornham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 88 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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 Fornham House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fornham House 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stuart Coleman (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Fornham House Reviews (113)
Fornham House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.646) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fornham House has 113 reviews.
They admitted her after her having been in hospital for two weeks and have now got her eating and dressed again. Her room is spacious and she has a lovely en-suite. She looks smart and well cared for. She could, if she wished, have a pleasant life here.
The assessment helped us, based on the short period we have known it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review for us. This means so much to Fornham and the staff. We will continue to do our best for our residents.
From the first engagement with Fornham House, I've been pleased with the attentiveness shown by all the staff with respect to my mother's care. The home in general and my mother's room in particular, are of a high standard. There have been some initial problems around inadequate furniture, local GP registration, and night-time assistance, but each of these is being worked through in a professional manner. Visits to Fornham House have been a real pleasure and we are pleasantly surprised at how quickly my mother has settled into a routine which suits her.
Thank you for your comments on this site. I am very proud to be part of the team at Fornham House. We appreciate your honest opinion, and communication with management and staff makes objectives much more achievable. Thank you again.
I find the staff very helpful. My mum has been here since February and she was not in a good place mentally but since September she has turned a corner thanks to the support of the staff and family.
Thank you for your views on Fornham House. This is much appreciated, and we aim to ensure that the care delivered remains person-centred. We appreciate your comments. Thank you very much.
I find Fornham House a friendly, nice place.
We, as a family,l are extremely grateful to all at Fornham House.
Thank you.
I am the new manager for Fornham House and feel extremely proud of reviews such as this. The staff tells me that it was an absolute pleasure to have your mother live in the home for a couple of months. Thank you for taking the time to write the review, it means a lot to us.
My father was only in the home for 8 months, after having several falls at home. He took a while to settle but did enjoy seeing the staff every day. He died very peacefully as really had given up due to his age. The staff have been so good to him, really fulfilling his needs. The management hasn’t been, as they couldn’t be bothered to ring my father's family or acknowledge the fact he had died to us. So we feel very let down by them. Didn’t let staff attend my fathers funeral.
He was well looked after for two months.
However, management did not seem to pass details along the system and on collecting Dad the office had been taken over for a meeting and the poor lady was not allowed in to get any details for me or the amount owing. Not very satisfactory and I had said I would arrive early afternoon.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review and thank you for the feedback. It was unfortunate a meeting was taking place in the admin office at this time, it was an unexpected meeting. We will look at alternative arrangements to prevent a similar occurrence.
Mum loves Fornham House. The care she has received has been excellent. The staff are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure mum is happy. The food is of excellent quality and always a good varied menu. Whilst mum doesn't always participate in the resident's activities she takes every opportunity to get outside and look at the beautiful gardens. Now that mum is safe, secure and happy the rest of the family can enjoy mums company as often as is possible.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, the comments are lovely which I will feed back to the staff team. I am very happy that your mother has settled so well and is enjoying life at Fornham house.
My sister was in another care home but since she has been in here she seems so much happier and she is always well presented and she joins in all the activities it has given her a purpose and she is very happy.
Thank you so much for these comments, I am really pleased your sister has settled so well.
My main comment - very clean - Mum was changed and washed more than once a day when needed.
Overall excellent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, wonderful feedback that I will pass on to the staff team.
However, improved staff appear to take on board any comments that are made by us.
A very happy place despite it not being the easiest job.
Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to submit this review. I am glad that you are happy with the improvements made.
Accommodation lovely, staff very friendly and obliging. Food is excellent, especially lunch. There are quiet areas as well as social. Selection of books and DVD's. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for this review. I am glad you have had a positive experience at Fornham House.
The staff have been friendly and helpful and I appreciated the leeway allowed when it was decided that my brother needed to move to a different home.
Hi, thank you for submitting this review and I am glad your experience of Fornham house has been a positive one.
I enjoyed my time here.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. It is appreciated.
My mum has been a resident of Fornham House for nearly one year. The building itself is beautiful and every effort has been made to retain the traditional decor while still providing exceptional facilities for all the residents. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble. My mum was very anxious when she first arrived but she is now much more settled because she feels safe and cared for. A great relief for all the family.
Hello Jane, thank you for completing this review and the positive comments. I am glad that your mum has settled so well at Fornham house.
Very good.
Hi Peter, thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. Thank you for the positive responses.
I have had connections with this home for over two years. Have always had issues with it. The person I used to go and see two/three times a week has now sadly died. I have always kept a diary, so each time a problem or issue came up, would make a note of it. For the last three months that I was having contact with the home I left countless messages at reception for the manager to phone me never did I get a call. So either reception didn't pass on messages or the manager didn't bother to contact me. The family of my friend knew how I felt about things, but I said I wouldn't do anything until she was no longer with us. I have spoken to someone who has now advised I go to the QCC. I doubt this review will get posted!
I am sorry that you have not been happy with the service provided to your friend. I am disappointed that we have not had the opportunity to resolve these issues, my phone number is on the reception desk along with local complaints, procedures and links to feedback pages for CQC and the...
A little bit slow getting things done but very good mostly.
Overall I think a good home for the price and staff caring is better than others I visited to get our friend settled. She is hopefully going to be alright.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to complete this review. Staffing levels are regularly reviewed to ensure that staff are able to fully meet the needs of residents. We have also increased our activity hours to make sure there are activities available at the weekends, I am sure that you will notice a positive improvement.
Every member of staff has my upmost respect and thanks! When a loved one requires full-time care you become truly aware of how amazing these people are. Definitely real-life heroes. From the picturesque surroundings to the food and activities. I feel lucky that my loved one is in the caring hands of the staff at Fornham House.
Thanks again!
The staff are all very friendly and helpful but communication between staff and general organisation are not as good as we had hoped.
If you would like to contact me at the home we can arrange to discuss the concerns you have regarding communication.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2026Good
- CaringGood
- 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
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Fornham House.
Meet the Team (8)

I love the positive atmosphere here and enjoy getting to know our residents and their families. It’s a joy to see the team providing such thoughtful care each day. I’ve completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management, along with a range of other care-related qualifications and experience which I use everyday in my role at Fornham House.

I love coming to work each day, it really feels like a home from home. I’ve built great connections across the team and enjoy supporting residents from their very first day. I’ve completed my Level 5 in Adult Social Care and training in end-of-life care.

"I believe that it's important to be able to form good relationships with people, be good at cooking, budgeting and menu planning to be a successful head chef in a care home. My favourite part of my day is cooking to a high standard and receiving positive feedback from residents."

The home has such a warm, friendly feel, it’s like being part of a big family, and we all work so well together. I enjoy caring for residents each day and supporting them through their individual dementia journeys. I’ve completed a pre-nursing course in Ireland and my NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care here in the UK.

I have over six years of care experience, which has given me the knowledge and empathy to support people living with dementia. I really enjoy meeting new people and having conversations with our residents. It's amazing what you can learn from a simple chat. I enrich their lives by listening, being present, and building strong relationships with both residents and their families.

I’ve worked in the care industry since 2008, starting as a care assistant and progressing to Deputy Manager. After taking a break for family commitments, I’m really happy to be back doing what I love. I enjoy being there for residents and their families from the very beginning, helping them through the admission process and watching them settle and grow during their time with us. Building strong relationships is at the heart of what I do, and I take pride in making sure everything from contracts to care plans is handled smoothly and with care.

I love fixing things and working in a great team. With 30 years of ex-forces experience, plus a background in painting, decorating, gardening, and first response, I bring a wide range of skills to my role, and always make time for a chat or dance with the residents!

I love making a difference in residents' lives and supporting their independence, whether it's with daily tasks, online shopping, or a friendly chat. With over 20 years in hospitality, I’m passionate about creating a warm and supportive environment.
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