Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

East Barton Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2RF
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  • Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines, Bury St Edmunds
Montana Care Home is a residential and nursing home with strong values, allowing residents to choose their own way of life and personalised support.

They provide person centred care based on respect for human dignity and the personal development of each individual to promote a secure and loving family atmosphere and care for people, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, religious persuasion or belief, cultural or linguistic background, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. They offer long-term care but can accommodate short-term care (including respite) when there is availability.

The Home is set in a traditional single-storey house, now extended to provide spacious accommodation in the very heart of rural Suffolk near the culturally historical town of Bury St Edmunds. They have accommodation for 19 people (16 rooms - 3 of them can be used as double rooms with en-suite facilities) and provide residential care of the very highest quality to older people (male and female) who are in need of care through frailty, disability or choice.

Friends and family visit at their convenience and are able to spend as much time with their relatives as they wish.
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Care Provided by Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 19 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1200

FEES
The Home charges the current rate of fees paid by the relevant placing social/ health services. For more details about fees and the methods for paying them, please see our separate Terms and Conditions of Residency (and Financial Agreement for Self-Funders).
Residents contributions to fees (or the full amount for some who self-fund) are usually collected by four weekly standing order. The fees are reviewed each year and usually change (subject to government guidance) each April.
OUR CURRENT FEE LEVELS ARE BETWEEN
£1350 -1500 PER PERSON PER WEEK
£ 1400-£ 1500 PER WEEK FOR A DOUBLE ROOM Single occupancy
Most people are eligible for financial assistance with their fees. This can be explained in detail by the relevant Social/ Health Services Department, but typically consists of a payment from Social Services
according to their assessments of their needs, with the remainder paid by you from your benefits or from your family
Other people have more than the “minimum level of savings” (set each year by the government) which leads to them having to pay the full care home fee (they become “self-funding”). For these people the NHS help by making a small contribution to fees.
Should your circumstances change, and you can no longer meet the full level of fees, Social Services will be contacted to assess your needs which usually culminates in them paying a finite amount, the outstanding balance being met by your family.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sister Thayawathy Moses (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1960
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (13)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (13)

Visiting

  • Anytime

Parking

  • Car park available.

Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines Reviews (161)

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Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has 161 reviews.

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Review from T M (Friend of Resident) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to recommend this care home unreservedly. My elderly friend was beautifully looked after with great dignity and kindness for the last weeks of her life. The staff and facilities were excellent throughout.
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Review from F S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at Montana is outstanding - the environment is calm and peaceful and the staff are lovely and caring and attentive. My grandfather is extremely well cared for and I am made to feel welcome whenever I visit.
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Review from Olivia S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at Montana is outstanding; they carry out their work with such compassion and patience, it is really inspiring to witness. My grandfather is very very happy and comfortable at Montana. All the staff there are very friendly whenever I visit.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you so much. God bless you.
With love and prayers Sr Thaya Moses.

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Review from S D (Husband of Resident) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife spent a little time at Montana recovering from a hip replacement. The care and support she received were exemplary. The first few weeks after such an operation are crucial to the recovery. Because of the care she received, she appears to have made a full recovery.
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Review from M D (Resident) published on 5 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I spent some time at Montana recovering from a full hip replacement operation. I can find no fault with the care I received. It was top class. The staff and manager were exceptional. I felt that the care and support I received went a long way to what appears to be a full recovery. My room was very comfortable
with a large window looking on to a lovely garden and the other residents were very friendly.
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Review from Christopher H (Resident) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here with my treatment and care in Montana Care Home. Overall standard is excellent. All the carers treat me with dignity and I feel safe in my environment. You might understand because I am a Priest, the spiritual facilities are available in the beautiful convent chapel of St Ann's.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Christine M (Niece of Resident) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montana Care Home has a very friendly, caring environment. My aunt is extremely well looked after and enjoys the food, company and trips out. Also the weekly activities eg bingo, she really looks forward to each week.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from John A (Respite Resident) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I spent 4 weeks at Montana Care Home convalescing after cancer surgery. The sisters and lay staff were wonderful!
Each day I felt stronger and more confident. If/when the time comes and I need residential care, Montana Care Home will certainly be my first choice.
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Review from Barbara G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy here. It is perfection. When I get up there is nothing to worry about. Everything is done for me. I sleep very well. I have made friends and especially with one of the residents. We go for a little walk together.
The staff are lovely. It really is perfection.
It is wonderful here.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

THANK YOU.

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Review from Bill O (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased and impressed with everything and I feel that the level of interest and empathy is very good. The home itself is very clean and tidy and everyone seems, to me, to be pretty content.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you very much.

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Review from Cassie A (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montana has a very homely feel and all of the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Michael O (Son of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Premises are very clean and tidy. Pleasant surroundings. Staff appear cheerful, caring and competent.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Sara E (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montana feels like a community and not just a business.
The atmosphere is calm and welcoming. All residents appear well presented and one sees them being treated with kindness and courtesy.
Staff and sisters always greet you warmly. Visiting is a pleasant experience and the facilities comfortable.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Graham S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montana is a wonderful community in which the Benedictine Sisters provide care because of who they are rather than what they do. This, combined, with the relatively small number of residents, gives a feeling that is more like a large family. I have reviewed the Care, Treated with Dignity and Staff as
Excellent below - if there were another category - "Unbelievably excellent" - then I would certainly have picked this.
Reply from Sister Moses, Care Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you so much.

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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care and compassion all the staff show to residents at Montana Care Home is excellent. Knowing our father is safe, respected and genuinely cared for, gives us great peace of mind.
Reply from Sr Thaya Moses, Care home manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Angela H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been resident at Montana for 4 years, having previously recuperated there following an operation.
Whilst a resident, we as a family have been delighted with the level of care, compassion, patience and attention that he has received from the nuns and all other members of staff. During
periods of ill-health, he has been cared for exceptionally and the family have been kept well informed at all stages.


Recently, he found difficulty using his shower cubicle and had a larger cubicle installed to ensure that he could safely, and comfortably maintain as much independence and privacy as possible.
During the year Sr and staff organise outings and activities to provide entertainment and to ensure contact with life outside the home.
Family members are welcomed always, as members of an extended family.

Reply from Sr Thaya Moses, Care home manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Paul E (Grandson of Resident) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is fantastic.
The staff are very helpful.
It's set in nice grounds.
The food is fantastic.
It's very clean and tidy.
Reply from Sr Thaya Moses, Care Home Manager at Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

Thank you.

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Review from Nicolo N (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our now 97-year-old mother had a stroke earlier in the year whilst still living alone and after a 2-month spell in hospitals, transferred to Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines to be close to family. What a find by my brother!


The care home is relatively small and provides a very

personalised service for our mother. The staff could not be friendlier or more accommodating of her and the family's needs. We feel very happy to have found and secured a place here for our mother and are absolutely confident that she is receiving the best possible care from an environment dedicated to helping others.
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Montana is a wonderful care home. The standard of care is extremely high and is partnered with care, compassion and love. We feel very blessed that my father has found a home with such kindness and warmth, me and my sisters feel such comfort in knowing that he is so well cared for.
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Review from Patrick N (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with Montana. My 97 year old mother suffered a stroke, while living independently at home and need to go to a care home. She has been very happy at Montana Care Home and extremely well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.877 for Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines is calculated as follows: ( (496 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 561 Ratings = 4.877
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines is based on 48 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 19 registered maximum number of service users is 3.8, which has been reached with 48 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: 9 Jan 2024

Overall Outstanding

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 28 Sep 2025

Room 5 – Available Now (Private Funding) We are pleased to offer a beautifully appointed en-suite room overlooking our tranquil garden. Room 5 is a peaceful, light-filled space that offers privacy, comfort, and a direct connection to nature—perfect for those seeking a serene and homely environment.At Montana Care Home, we pride ourselves on creating a family atmosphere rooted in compassion, dignity, and respect. Our dedicated team and the Grace and Compassion Benedictine Sisters ensure every resident feels safe, valued, and truly at home. Whether for long-term care. Montana offers personalised support in a setting that nurtures both body and spirit.

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (2)

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Jacintha Aruldass

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

Sr Jacintha help with office work.

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Julia Bossco

Job Title: Carer Joined: 2008

Works with other carers, very good carer.

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