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Care Provided by Garrett House Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All care costs, laundry and meals are included in room fee with the exception of hairdressing, chiropody and newspapers.
We do not, as a rule, admit respite residents for less than one month , However, please ring Garrett House and discuss your circumstances with the Manager.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Garrett House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Garrett House Residential Home 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
Owner
- Garrett House Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Osborne (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Visiting
- The home believe that their residents thrive best when able to have visits from family and friends, so they endeavour to be as flexible as possible. However, Garrett House do have protected meal times.
Parking
- There is a large car park accessed from Garrett House driveway.
Garrett House Residential Home Reviews (8)
Over all time Garrett House Residential Home has 8 reviews.
Mum particularly liked the live music entertainment that was a regular feature at the home, and this gave her a lot of enjoyment.
We were pleased that Mum could stay at Garrett House when she was at end-of-life care, and she couldn't have been in a better place. The level of care, support and attention was beyond any expectations. What was particularly moving, was the staff popped in to see Mum and sit with her even beyond their end of shift. My sister and I stayed at the home with Mum to her passing and were looked after exceptionally well - nothing was too much bother for them.
The staff genuinely care for the residents and I would recommend Garrett House to anyone looking for a home for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for the kind words and we are so pleased that you received a positive experience at such a sad time. The Garrett House ethos of all residents being treated as family is an important part of recruitment and training and nothing is more gratifying than seeing proof that training has...
Garrett House is a beautiful home with wonderful facilities including extensive gardens. Residents are looked after by staff as if they were family. Residents are treated with care and dignity and their issues are taken into account. Meals are of a very high standard and there is regular entertainment/activities. Staff are always friendly and polite. Residents are always happy. We would not hesitate in recommending Garrett House.
Thank you for such a lovely and positive review. All the staff work very hard at Garrett House to make all residents feel happy and welcomed and it is always a boost to them to know its appreciated.
Garrett House staff always maintain extremely high standards in all areas concerning residents and their families. During this testing time with the spread of the Coronavirus and the necessary no visiting policy, every effort has been made to involve the families by whatever means best suited to each resident. This despite social media being alien to many. And regular newsletters have been issued explaining what measures have been taken to ensure that best practice is followed. Beyond that any queries or concerns have been dealt with speedily and helpfully. In my case, my mother couldn't understand my absence but with the support she needed and was given has been able to find peace of mind. With elderly loved ones it follows that many of us family members are no longer young and have had our own medical concerns to deal with. Knowing that our loved ones are being cared for so well is a comfort beyond words. Thank you everyone at Garrett House.
Thank you for your kind words. All Garrett House staff have tried desperately hard to keep as much contact and normality as possible, during this unprecedented time.
My mother is very content here. She enjoys the food, activities and environment and seems to have a good relationship with staff and carers. Many of the staff go over and above what might be expected to ensure the welfare of residents. I would have no hesitation in recommending Garrett House.
It's a very caring residential home, with high standards of staff available. Food seems to be of a high standard and the house itself is very grand and not at all typical of a care home. There is always a highly responsible person on reception from Monday to Friday who will always do their best to deal with anything. The dining room is very grand as well. Have had to deal with conversations with the local GP practice and this has all gone very smoothly.
Mother is well looked after, she has everything to fulfill her physical, emotional and social needs.
Since being in Garrett House, my mother's quality of life has greatly improved. She enjoys the company of others and the extra attention she receives. Also, the activities she does are impressive.
My mum went to Garrett House for two weeks in March and didn’t want to go home. The staff management and everyone had made her stay perfect. Not only did she feel secure, the staff were so friendly and she loved the entertainment and going to the activities twice a week. She had one or two health problems and mobility was limited. She had Myeloma and the home offered palliative care, meaning she didn’t have to leave the home and could stay where she was safe and happy. My brother and I stayed with Mum until she passed away. The staff were so considerate to our feelings and Mum's right to the very end. I would recommend Garrett House to anyone looking for residential care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garrett House Residential Home
What types of Care is Garrett House Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Garrett House Residential Home have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Garrett House Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Garrett House Residential Home to the centre of Aldeburgh?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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