Mellish House Residential Home

20a Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0EH
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9.6 79 Reviews
  • Mellish House Residential Home, Sudbury
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 by the front door, where mementos from a resident’s life help to personalise their room and also remind staff and visitors of the individual’s life story.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1386
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1619
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mellish House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (79)

9.6

Mellish House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.552) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mellish House Residential Home has 79 reviews.

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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has no complaints, obviously still confused. Some items have gone missing which could be obvious to mum hiding stuff as she did at home.
Reply from Maekhala Allan, Home Manager at Mellish House Residential HomeThank you for taking the time to review Mellish House, we really appreciate your feedback. At Mellish House, we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities. By communicating with your mother and family, we had a detailed understanding of the individual needs and circumstances and rest assured we dealt promptly with situations as they arose. We always welcome the opportunity to review and improve upon what we offer. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.
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Review from Keith R (Husband of Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Although the staff are always busy, they always give help when needed or asked for. My Wife loves music and from time to time there is a singalong in the diner where you can also play c.d.'s. A lot of the residents enjoy the interactive table and on sunny days we can go out into the garden. Overall
my Wife is very settled which is a great comfort to me.
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Review from Shelly B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very caring and loving at Mellish. Treat residents as individuals. Lovely activities and parties for residents. Always try to help if any problems raised. Special birthdays etc; home always helped with these. Activities people always trying to come up with new ideas.
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Review from Christopher B (Resident) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Total cooperation without linguistic problems. Flexible control of progress with cooperation at all times.
Excellent habitat, catering, communication, visitors flexibility.
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Review from Linda T (Friend of Resident) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit twice a week and am there for a couple of hours each time. I am always impressed by the kind attention given to residents even when they may be agitated. The kindness of all the staff is noticeable. The atmosphere is of controlled calm most of the time, but the activities co-ordinators certainly
enliven and cheer the atmosphere with their presence and activities. Given the fact that this is a dementia home I am always amazed at the positivity and cheerfulness of staff members, something I would find really difficult to do. My friend seems to be well cared for in a comfortable, clean, well-organised home.
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Review from V M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother in law is well looked after
Staff always phone us straight away if he has had a little fall or knock, treatment is given straight away.
He is always clean
Hair and nails cut regularly.
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Review from Sharon P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mellish House took our dad in in difficult circumstances, they were excellent, very caring and helped us in every way. They keep us informed at all times about the care our dad needs and will possibly need. All staff are willing to talk or help us or our dad at any time. They are all very caring. Dad
is always clean and tidy whenever we see him, they encourage us to personalise his room any way we wish.
Cannot fault the time and care they show to the resident's, the food looks appetising and plenty of it, they are encouraged to eat and drink. The home is very clean and there are plenty of rooms for the resident's to sit, all different styles. They are encouraged to do things if they want. I have watched the interaction between staff and resident's and it is lovely.
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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was transferred to Mellish from another home due to dementia. The little time she was there, she was treated with dignity and respect even when she would get angry.
I was kept well informed of mum's behaviour and care and felt involved with her care. Sadly mum deteriorated very quickly. On my visit
that morning, when mum was having fits, I was given excellent support from staff at a very harrowing time. A member of staff escorted mum and I in the ambulance to hosptial. The staff member was a great support during this time getting my mum to hosptial and staying with me whilst doctors, worked on mum. I am so grateful to her and staff.
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Review from Peter L (Husband of Resident) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the last few months, my wife has been very ill on a number of occasions. The prompt actions of staff probably saved my wife's life on at least 2 occasions. The feedback concerning my wife's condition has been excellent and I have no qualms about recommending Mellish House as a brilliant care home.
Definitely top league in what they do.
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Review from Nick B (Son of Resident) published on 14 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, really caring and patient. Calm, good staff dynamics and management relationship. Some really subtle and sophisticated methods.
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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one my family were welcomed and the staff were so friendly. Although mum has complex needs and can sometimes be difficult, all the staff are incredibly patient and persuasive. I am confident that she is in good hands and as a family, we can relax in the knowledge she is in the best place.
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Review from A J L (Mother of Resident) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the staff very helpful and welcoming, creating a very good atmosphere. They are obviously very caring. Although my daughter is unable to take part in the activities she is included and given much stimulation and is part of the everyday life of the unit.
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Review from Jill W (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find all the care, management staff and domestic staff to be very good, approachable and helpful at all times. I couldn't wish for my husband to be in any other care home. The food has improved but still, has some things to improve on e.g burgers often hard and some casserole dishes (meat tough) food
apart all else is excellent
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Review from Jackie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased with the care my mother has received at Mellish House throughout her stay so far. The staff have mainly been helpful. The manager has been fabulous and very considerate at times when I've been upset due to my mother's condition. Plus very professional at the same time. She has
also represented my mother in meetings with outside agencies extremely well. More attention could be paid to the laundry. When the clothes are returned to the room they are often inside out and hung up in a strange fashion. Once an item was still damp!
Reply from Khala Allan, Home Manager at Mellish House Residential HomeThank you for taking the time to review Mellish House, we really appreciate your feedback. At Mellish House we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities and are very pleased that you have a positive impression of our team and the high quality care they provide. We have discussed the laundry with you and will look into this further. We always welcome comments and suggestions and the opportunity to improve and we hope you will continue to share your thoughts with us in the home in future.
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Review from William R (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely impressed with the level of care that Mellish House provides. In my view, the care and support they provide is second to none and it is noticeable how much my mother has improved since arriving earlier this year. The staff are totally focused on the residents and their well-being
and the whole ethos is about providing the right level of care. Mellish House is like all care homes in many respects but if your primary focus is the well- being of a loved one; that they are safe, healthy, comfortable, respected, settled and nurtured; you will struggle to find a better place than this. Putting my mother in a home was the most difficult decision my family have had to make, Mellish House has not only made that decision easier but has proved that we absolutely made the right decision for my mother.
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Review from Steve B (Son of Resident) published on 27 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm glad that my mother is in Mellish House, Great Cornard, where she is very well cared for. The staff are not just very professional but also very human. One hears horror stories about certain institutions in this field, but we all know that the residents of Mellish House are treated well.
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Review from Elizabeth J (Widow Widower) published on 27 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband was a resident in Mellish House for 4 years and 7 months. He suffered from Lewy Body Dementia. He died on 25th June 2016. He was well cared; the carers were attentive and took particular care to make him comfortable and pain free at the end of his life. I made good friends among the carers
and staff. The care home had a family atmosphere. Great enthusiasm and energy went into the provision of activities and festivities and new ideas for entertainment.
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Review from Ann J (Resident) published on 15 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was made very welcome on arrival and shown to my room, introduced to other residents who I would likely strike a friendship with. I have been in a very difficult situation and every one has been so kind to me.
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Review from Grace S (Resident) published on 15 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found being here a very happy place great experience, I am used to quality.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.552)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.552) out of 10 for Mellish House Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.627 for Mellish House Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (59 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.627
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mellish House Residential Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Sep 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (13)

Meet the Team (6)

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Cezary Milewicki

Job Title: Home Manager

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.

Anna

Anna Rudzinska

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

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.

Pawel

Pawel Deja

Job Title: Site Maintenance Officer

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.

Jospehine

Jospehine Miculob

Job Title: Team Leader

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.

Kelly

Kelly Greenhalgh

Job Title: Team Leader & Training Supervisor

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

Monika

Monika Jolowska

Job Title: Housekeeper

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

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