
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.
Our mother experienced a severe cerebral episode in the morning just prior to handover. The swift action of the carer who found her and the care team's prompt call to paramedics undoubtedly provided a firm foundation for her recovery. Once paramedics arrived (which was quickly) I was contacted and it was made clear how severe the event was. The care staff on duty were excellent and we are extremely grateful. We value their ongoing good care and kindness to our Mum and us.
I would like to come here again.
Thank you so much for kind comments, I am very please you enjoyed your stay.
I find Fornham House to be very clean, friendly and helpful staff, good food, lots to do for residents if able, but are always helped by the staff as nothing seems too much trouble lovely home.
1, Accommodation: spacious, elegant and comfortable rooms, both one's own bedroom and those for general use.
2, Staff: those who select and engage the staff are to be congratulated. Of course, personalities differ, but here they differ at a uniformly high level.
3, They and those whom we do not see (kitchen, most of the cleaners, maintenance and others) perform - as the results demonstrate - to a very high level.
This could be done as well in a cold and clinical manner. This is certainly not so here.
Thank you so much for your comments. We are currently looking at improving the activity provision at Fornham house, we are currently in the process of recruiting a replacement activity coordinator. We are also employing a new role of activity assistant, this will increase the activity hours to...
The home took very good care of my mother and she was very happy here. The staff were always caring and nothing was too much trouble.
She would happily/willingly live there permanently.
Thank you.
My father has blossomed in the time that he has been with Farnham House. We are always treated with care, respect and courtesy as is my father. The staff are delightful and helpful. I would recommend Farnham House wholeheartedly.
It seems to be a very caring establishment. All the staff that I met during my visit could not have been more caring and helpful. Especially the lovely young man!
Staff always greet you and the care Dad gets is superb. Dad is happy here and that makes Mum and I settled in our minds.
The food is plentiful, rooms and common areas clean. Staff keep me updated on all aspects of Dad's care. Highly recommend this care home.
Have found Fornham House to be an excellent home. It is clean and as well run as can be in the current climate. Dad is well looked after and all of his needs are met. Food is very much to his liking and he enjoys banter with the staff. As a family, we have found that dad is much happier now he is in company. He joins in some of the activities which are on offer. All in all, we are very pleased with Fornham House.
My mum spent the last year of her life at Fornham House Care Home. She was very happy there and her care was excellent. I am very grateful to all the staff there for taking such good care of her. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Situated in lovely grounds which are well looked after. Staff are very friendly with always a smile on their face. They also have a chat to everyone they meet. The care manager (or assistant not sure which) is very helpful and sorts out any problems you might have. Food is to mums likening as she does not eat much. Could not wish for a better place for mum.
I have always been shown great friendliness by everyone in the home and been treated with the greatest respect. I am sorry there is such a big turnover of staff. The kitchen is good at offering me the small number of foods which I manage to swallow.
When I am ill, every effort is made for my recovery which is great. I have had issues with some of the men from the agency, but the home makes an effort to please me over this.
I have a lovely room and the (18th century home is great, also the garden). I have been nicely looked after, the four years I have been here. I love the quizzes.
This has resulted in her getting back to her old self in a relatively short period of time. Though Forbham House is not a nursing home, I am most impressed with the efficiency of the staff in getting medical matters sorted out quickly and being informed so promptly about any falls or incidents my mum has had.
The home itself is ideally situated in a quiet, tranquil place which is very uplifting for all who visit and live there.
The setting of the home is lovely, with carefully tended gardens surrounding the property. The food is excellent and a full programme of activities is available. Relatives are welcome to visit at any time and questions about my father's care have been answered fully. District nurses call regularly and liaise well with the staff.
It is noticeable that residents seem happy and content.
This is a care home I would recommend with confidence.
I have been a resident at Fornham House for just over two months and it is my intention to stay forever. The service is good, the staff are always helpful day and night. Food is good and always OK. The staff are there 24-hours and helpful.
My father visited for three weeks respite care whilst family members were away. I was very pleased with the overall experience and so was my father. We will visit again and recommend to others.
Very happy with the care provided. Great improvement since a new manager has started, my auntie is very happy here and content. Improvement with activities and now my auntie has a key worker.
Although my mother only stayed at Fornham House for a short while, the love and care she received went well beyond our expectation. The staff were always cheerful respectful and willing to help in any way possible.
The pleasant atmosphere in the home is always present whenever I visit. The staff are so friendly and always smiling. Occasionally my wife and I book in for dinner and this is always excellent, most delicious, nutritious and beautifully presented. The manager is extremely efficient with both authority and friendliness, as a good manager should be. I cannot express how highly I think of Fornham House, and the management and staff in the way they care for my mother in particular, but also all of the residents. Thank you.
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
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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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