
A home from home. Residents are treated with love and respect at all timesP H(Grandmother of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, the care that is given is 100%Debra B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing and deal with day to day care with sensitivity and professionalismA C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A home from home. Residents are treated with love and respect at all timesP H(Grandmother of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, the care that is given is 100%Debra B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing and deal with day to day care with sensitivity and professionalismA C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Mellish House is located in the village of Great Cornard, near Sudbury, close to the town's shops and cafes. Providing residential dementia care for up to 48 elderly residents including trial stays, respite breaks and convalescent care as well as long term care.
The home has a light, airy and welcoming ambience and residents benefit from a broad and thoroughly enjoyable range of activities. Many bedrooms feature a memory box...
Care Provided by Mellish House Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mellish House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mellish 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
Group / Owner
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maekhala Allan (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Mellish House Residential Home Reviews (81)
Mellish House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.599) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mellish House Residential Home has 81 reviews.
I have found the staff and carers very attentive to my husband. Always smiling and helpful to all residents. A very calm atmosphere and caring. the staff always go that extra mile with a smile.
2. I am kept informed when visiting or by phone of anything concerning my husband and I get informed answers to my enquiries.
3. In 3 1/2 years my husband had 2 cataract operations, dental and chiropractic treatments involving external appointments. Transport superbly dealt with and my husband kept calm and at ease in trying situations.
4. The firm but caring and gentle way staff treat other residents is impressive.
5. Escorted walks outside the home have been arranged where possible and of great benefit and pleasure for my husband.
My lovely dad had to be admitted just before Christmas 2019 during a very traumatic time for the family. His vascular dementia and Alzheimer's together with being registered blind meant he was frightened, angry, confused and disorientated. The staff at Mellish House handled the transition with care, respect, insight and patience. 5 months on he is settled and 'at home'. The home meets his needs and allows me to have peace of mind knowing he is stimulated, clean, well-fed and treated as an individual.
My mother has been a resident at Mellish House for several years, during this time there have been several issues, mainly regarding room security that have caused concern. Several items have gone missing including an expensive hearing aid. Also, the tv remote has gone missing several times and once I arrived to find it in pieces, so had to repair it, probably due to other residents entering mums room without permission. This resulted in us having to purchase a door gate (as Mellish promised to but failed to source one) and get that installed. We also had to buy mum a tv as they wouldn't provide one... Another time someone damaged the aerial cable we had supplied and took weeks to get this sorted. There is a general penny-pinching vibe with the place and though staff are mostly great, this mars the experience. Currently also having problems with talking to our mum in lockdown as wi-fi signal upstairs is poor so the Ipad they use can't maintain the signal, which is very annoying when you just want to chat to your parent!
The carers are very helpful to my mother and myself. They were very good when she was taken ill and kept me informed. If I have ever been worried about my mum, they have always been there for me.
I find the staff are very friendly, the home is kept very clean and my mother seems to be happy and settled there.
The nursing staff are very kind and she participates in so many wonderful activities and Mellish House has become home.
I'm very grateful for all that the staff do as it means that I can visit and just enjoy my mum.
This is such a lovely home with lovely staff. Whenever I visit, there are activities - singing, dancing and sports. The staff are so kind and attentive and it's really reassuring my mum is being looked after at Mellish House.
From the management to cleaners everyone is a part of an extended family and that is the total feel every visit we have.
Thank you so much.
The staff are not only compassionate and gentle but skilful in their dealings and they actually seem to love their work.
I have health issues of my own and the home is very accommodating to me when I visit. My husband is upstairs and due to my issues I can't go up there so they bring him down - they look after him and me. They are all top drawer.
The team at Mellish were amazing and Dad's end of life care was handled in a professional and sensitive way. We were supported every step of the way and Dad had a peaceful and pain-free end. The staff were caring and understood totally his agitation and aggression as part of the disease and he was always treated with compassion and dignity.
My cousin was in Mellish House about 6 months. As I lived 3 hours away her stay gave me peace of mind. I know the staff would do their best with a lady who was unhappy to lose her independence and could be awkward. They were kind and patient and I could rely on them to contact me if necessary. On my visits, I found Mellish House to be clean and tidy and anything I picked up on was immediately dealt with.
The staff have been very attentive and very pleasant, always on the go, but still ready to stop to help and chat to anyone. A big 11 out of 10.
A home from home. Residents are treated with love and respect at all times. Splendid care thank you.
My mother was in Mellish House for almost 11 years. I cannot praise the care and consideration of the staff highly enough, they are friendly and always willing to help. Their caring is nothing less than first class.
A challenging area of care handled at Mellish House by the staff and management with professionalism and compassion. Any questions readily answered by members of the team who all seem to work well together.
I like the entertainment and because my daughter doesn't like church we have church services here. I really enjoy them. I like the staff.
I am delighted with my mum's care. I find staff helpful and caring. I am able to speak openly about my concerns and have been reassured. Mum's key worker is excellent and has built up a relationship based on trust.
Mum has been in Mellish House on a temporary placement (a chronic pain condition means she could no longer live in her own home), pending relocation to a care home near us. The staff have taken excellent care of her - several times when we visited she told us how kind they were - and helped her adapt to her future circumstances. The manager is a credit to her profession: although she knew that Mum would only be there temporarily she made sure that they knew Mum's history, likes and dislikes etc. All the staff have been conscientious and responsive. The manager also went 'above and beyond' - she gave us advice regarding arranging a care home placement in our town and provided information to help the assessment. I have to say Mum's room, though clean, was a bit shabby, but perhaps this room is regularly used for temporary placements. The care given, and the attitude in which it is given, is far more important than the condition of the furniture! Highly recommended.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 September 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (3) & Events (1)
- 29 Sep 2025
Everyone at Mellish House was delighted to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of resident Cathy, who marked the occasion in one of her favourite spots with her husband, Keith. 1975...
- 22 May 2025
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
- 16 Oct 2024
When most people play a game of cards, it’s the camaraderie and friendly competition that’s enjoyable. However, for Mellish House resident Michael, cards also revealed an affinity with numbers. Engaging...
- 08 Sep 2026Organiser: Mellish House Residential Home
Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Mellish House Residential Home.
Meet the Team (6)

As Home Manager of Mellish House, I lead a professional care team in delivering the highest standards of specialist care for up to 48 elderly people living with dementia.

I feel really passionate that our residents and their families are treated as individuals, providing high quality care and ensuring they can continue to keep doing the things they love.

As Hillside’s SMO it's my job to make sure the home is safe and we adhere to the current Health & Safety guidelines. I take pride in making the home look smart and fresh with decorating the communal areas of the home. I also liaise with other team members, residents and family members in making residents rooms more personalised by helping choose their own colour schemes for their rooms.

I work hard to ensure that those in our care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.

I support the team to ensure they can perform their roles safely and to the best of their ability.

It is important to ensure that our residents home is kept safe, welcoming and comfortable at all times.
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