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Accommodation comprises of 43 furnished en-suite bedrooms, including four self-contained suites, spacious and modern communal lounges and dining areas, a hair...
Care Provided by Stradbroke Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The weekly fees stated are only indicative and are subject to change, based on the level of needs and pre-admission assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stradbroke Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stradbroke Court 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
- Kent Square Care Group (formerly APS Care Ltd)
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Davina Button (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
Visiting
- everyone is welcome-
Parking
- Parking on sight
Stradbroke Court Reviews (45)
Stradbroke Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.664) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stradbroke Court has 45 reviews.
All staff very caring made him feel home from home. Very clean and very friendly.
Thankyou for the lovely feedback, staff always like hearing their dedication and hard work is appreciated. We always aim for a clean, warm welcoming home with the highest standard of person centred care. Thankyou
Excellent staff very caring. Home very clean admin excellent. Every problem solved straight away.
Thankyou for your positive feedback, is is nice to hear that the hard work of the whole team is noticed and appreciated. We try to improve daily and build on our standards and reach our goal of a warm, welcoming, person centred home, where residents are empowered and independence is promoted
Better than I thought it would be, the caring side is good, staff try their best with the resources they have. Although they can clearly use more resources and additional hands on deck, their commitment to the residents never wavers. They go above and beyond with what they have available.
Thankyou for your kind feedback, we try every day to grow as a team and improve the service we provide.
The care staff are outstanding and their level of caring and understanding should be applauded.
Rachel, the activities coordinator, has been doing a marvellous job and understands the need to encourage Mum or to spend one to one time with her, which is greatly appreciated by us.
The housekeeping team do a splendid job, the home is always clean and the laundry always done.
Overall, it's a great care home for my Mum.
P.S. Can the kitchen team come and cook for us, please?!!
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, the staff were thrilled to see it. I always say it, but the staff do try to make every day special for everyone and will go above and beyond to make each and every resident happy, whilst keeping the service clean, warm and welcoming. We are willing to keep...
Moving our dad from one care home to Stradbroke Court has been a blessing. Management and all staff- from the lovely carers to the housekeeping team, everyone has been so helpful, kind, understanding and forward thinking. Carers wanted to get to know dad, his experiences and his life to understand his dementia and ailments, in order to help him. What a difference to the previous care home! Dad settled in very quickly and said "Everyone is very nice and the staff speak to me!" He's made friends, can walk all around the home and even sat in the day room- a big step for him. Nothing is too much trouble. Experienced staff and obvious training skills made it stress free for dad- and also for the family. Thank you.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear that your dad has enjoyed his time with us so far; the staff have enjoyed spending time with your dad and getting to know him properly. We strive to provide a high quality, person centred service tailored around each individual, their care, meals and well-being.
We have found the careers at the home to be helpful and very friendly when with both my father and myself. There is a very good choice of menu with both the main meals and snacks throughout the day. There in always something to entertain/occupy the residence
Thankyou for your feedback. We aim to improve the service on a daily basis and are always looking for ways to achieve this. We have a lovely staff team who truly care for the residents. Our Well-being Lead tailors activities around the residents involving them all, either in a group activity or a...
My brother is treated with respect and dignity and as next of kin they keep me informed of what is going on. As I live in Cheshire ,with my own health issues, this is very important to me as I can't visit as often as I would like.
I trust the staff who are very patient especially when I phone about my brother's phone!!
Thankyou for your feedback, I will pass your kind words along to the staff. We aim to make the home a warm and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. We strive to empower independence and well-being for residents and promote holistic, person centred care.
Always super efficient when mum seems to be unwell or not herself , doctors are called promptly and feedback telephones through to us strong by away .
Activities are brilliant and since moving here mum has become a social butterfly attending gardening club arts and crafts , baking etc . Rachel the coordinator is brilliant .
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, We are lucky to have such a lovely staff team who genuinely go above and beyond to ensure each resident is treated with respect and is empowered to be themselves. Rachel has made a lovely difference to the residents and has helped to improve their wellbeing and the atmosphere within the home. We are always open to suggestions and ideas moving forwards.
I am very satisfied with the care and the friendly atmosphere from all the staff.I am always made welcome if there is any problems they soon get in touch.The residents always enjoy the entertainment it is lovely to get them all together.The food is very good and a good choice,well done to the chef.I do have my dinner there sometimes with my husband they always lay a table for us together which is lovely.Thankyou for all your hard work.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, the staff will go above and beyond every day to ensure the best for everyone involved. We will pass your compliments along to the chef!! Thankyou
Despite the cold weather the staff at Stradbroke Court have continued to provide excellent care for John by attending to his health and care needs. We have been regularly informed of the Christmas and New Year activties and were welcomed to attend if possible, whilst reminding us of staying away if we have any of our own health issues. The dining room facilities and meals provided take account of the different needs of the residents. John has enjoyed the musical entertainment. There has been hairdressing and optician inspections recently. Thank you.
Thankyou for your kind words; every day is a new experience and staff aim for the highest quality of care and communication to ensure the best possible atmosphere for residents and their loved ones
The activities provided keep their minds active and a chance to join in and mix with other residents. Also they can walk about the building safely and not confined to one room or a sitting in a chair all day Residents have their own room with a toilet and washing facilities. They have their own tele and never have to share the room giving them privacy and their own space.
They have a good balanced menu and choices for all .
All staff are pleasant ad polite ad are very helpful ad supporting. Family and friends can join their ones for lunch and made very welcome .
Thankyou for the lovely feedback. We are lucky to have such a strong team who all enjoy making every day a new special experience for the residents. Having family and friends visit regularly brings so much joy to the residents and makes it feel even more like home from home.
The home is very clean and provides good food and regular snacks. On the whole, the staff are friendly and care well for mum. We have had a few problems, but management always takes time to listen and solve issues. The activities lady is fantastic and provides entertainment and enrichment for the residents.
Thankyou for your feedback. We are continuously looking for new ideas and ways of working to enable us to improve ourselves and the service we provide.
The home has lots of different events on which is lovely to be a part of.
The food always looks amazing and residents are well looked after.
Thankyou for your kind feedback, this is really appreciated. As a team we do work hard to ensure every concern is acted upon and rectified as soon as possible, and we continuously strive to learn and grow as a team to make the best environment we can for our residents and their loved ones
I think overall very good with a shortage of staff. Rooms are excellent and clean. One problem is that dinner is never on time. Second part - too long wait - finished meal 1.45 too long. No problem with the chef - helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. We are working on ways to improve the service we provide and to make each day an enjoyable experience!
My friend might only be there temporarily for respite but everyone has made her very welcome, have accommodated her needs and treated her with total kindness and respect.
As a resident for a time at Stradbroke Court, Lowestoft Suffolk, I would recommend for their kindness to everyone, always ready to help you for all your needs, nothing is too much trouble for them. The food was always at hand, and it was always delicious. The rooms were always clean, it is spotless. All the staff are very friendly it feels like one big family, lots of entertainment. The surroundings of the property are delightful, it is a lovely place to stay.
I'm pleased with my room and the view from my window.
We are really pleased you are happy! We do try every day to make everybody happy at Stradbroke Court!
Mum feels safe and cared for. Staff are kind.
We are really pleased your mum feels safe and cared for. We strive every day to improve ourselves, provide the highest quality care, and keep everybody safe, promoting choice, well-being and independence
The accommodation is very clean and the staff very attentive and professional. My mother has settled in very well.
Thankyou for your kind review. We try to make each day special for every resident through promoting their independence and wellbeing.
Very nice, tidy, pleasant, friendly staff. Bit of a job to get in and out but we know the staff are busy. Had a lovely coffee morning today. Car parking good most times.
Thank you for your feedback, we are working on the wait time to get into the building! We aim for a welcoming and warm experience and are having many more coffee mornings and events within the home!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 September 2024Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Nov 2021Recipient: Stradbroke Court
- 04 Jun 2018Recipient: Stradbroke Court
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stradbroke Court
What types of Care is Stradbroke Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stradbroke Court have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stradbroke Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stradbroke Court to the centre of Lowestoft?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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