Ford Place

Ford Street, Thetford IP24 2EP
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9.9 113 Reviews
  • Ford Place, Thetford
Ford Place is a Grade II listed building set in idyllic grounds and situated in the market town of Thetford in the Breckland area of Norfolk. They provide first-class 24-hour nursing care for older residents and also offer short-term stays for respite care.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality and organised activities for residents.

Professionals think you'll find they are ideally suited to meet your needs now, and in the future to ensure you get the most from your stay at Ford Place.
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Care Provided by Ford Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1495 – £1795
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1495 – £1795
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1494 – £1795
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1495 – £1795

The fees shown are exclusive of funded nursing care

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ford Place to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Ford Place 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Ford Place to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Silvia Nunes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Assessment prior to admission
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)

Visiting

  • The home is open to visitors

Parking

  • Free, onsite parking available

Ford Place Reviews (113)

9.9

Ford Place has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ford Place has 113 reviews.

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Review from P B (Wife of Resident) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband moved into Ford Place Care Home in November. He received nothing but the best care and attention until he recently passed away. Myself and my family cannot recommend Ford Place enough. The staff are all amazing and became like an extended part of the family, couldn't wish for any better
care for him. Thank you all so very much.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. It was a pleasure to care for your husband and support you and your family. Best wishes.

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Review from Lyn H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic always treating my nan with love, care and most importantly dignity. Nothing was too much trouble. During her final days, they treated us her family with love and compassion which meant so much to us. The staff really cared about their residents that was clear to see the day
she passed. I will be forever thankful her last months were spent there. The management team were always approachable and happy to listen to any issues. And maintenance were always willing to help where needed.
Reply from Ruth French, Director at Ford Place

This is such a lovely review to read. We are delighted that both the care team and management gave your Nan and you as a family what you needed. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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Review from D G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would like to say a huge thank you for the care of our mother in the last few months of her life. You made her comfortable and she loved to joke with the carers.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will of course share your comments with the team at Ford Place. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Best wishes.

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Review from Rodrick T (Husband of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was moved from a non-NHS hospital in early January and Ford Place looked after her, after a suspected heart attack, she was sent back to the hospital for 10 days and returned to Ford Place. Throughout her stay in Ford Place, she has had excellent 24/7 care. The nursing home is spotless. The
staff are exceptionally good, courteous, friendly and genuinely caring, superbly trained and working 24/7 as a well-oiled team should work. Yes, Ford Place is an excellent, caring nursing home.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Your comments mean a great deal to the team. We are delighted to hear how friendly and caring you found Ford Place and that throughout your wife's stay, she received excellent 24/7 care. Kind regards.

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Review from Jackie P (Next of Kin) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for the staff at Ford Place. It is a lovely home with beautiful surroundings and has a good reputation. It was always pleasant to visit, clean and tidy and very welcoming. My relative was thankful for the care and service she received and did appreciate that she did not always
come across that way during this difficult transitional time in her life. The end-of-life care was very dignified and the staff were there to support me throughout.
Thank you!
Reply from Roger Catchpole, Owner at Ford Place

We really appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you for taking the time to review Ford Place, it means a lot to our team.

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Review from P L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum spent three months at Ford Place. She was looked after extremely well, always very clean and always on hand when she needed someone. Overall very pleased with my mum's stay here.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We really appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share it with the team. Kind regards.

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Review from G P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care given to my mother is excellent. I know that she is well looked after which is such a weight off my mind on days I am unable to visit. They keep me updated with anything, no matter how little, the staff are friendly, it is a lovely place and the manager cares about everyone and will make time
to talk to visitors.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

It is always so wonderful to hear how happy a family is with the level of care that their loved one is receiving. The team at Ford Place will be delighted to hear your feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to submit such a lovely review. Best wishes.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted for palliative care. The staff were kind, caring and supportive to her and her family during her ten-day stay.
The home had a lovely, caring, happy atmosphere and all the staff I've encountered had a friendly, happy approach to everyone, including office staff, kitchen team, hostess,
carers, nurses, activities team and manager. We got the feeling that everyone enjoyed caring for others. Thank you everyone.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Ford Place. We really appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with the staff. Best wishes.

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Review from S G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has been very well cared for at Ford Place for almost a year now. We moved her from a previous private care home which was meant to be good but we found the care to be very negligent.
The manager at Ford Place is hands-on, genuinely caring and very available.
The home is clean, welcoming,
bright and generally very pleasant.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Many thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback means a great deal to us and we will be sure to share your comments with the team. Kind regards.

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Review from Linda T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's never a nice thing to put a loved one in care, and there's no place like home, but if you have to do it, then this is the place.
The staff go out of their way to care, and they show genuine kindness.
The management is excellent, they never make you feel bad if you have a question or an issue
to talk about.
The activities team is unbelievable, never seen anything like it in any other care home, there's always something going on and they try and include as many as possible, even those who can't leave their rooms.
The care team are lovely, they take a personal interest in the small things that are so important to the residents.
The facilities are great. It's an old house and some rooms are a bit tired but the feel is friendly and well cared for. They don't skimp, there are some very good quality fixtures and fittings, and the lounge particularly is very nice. Fresh fruit and snacks are on hand for the residents to take.
I can walk away knowing my mother is safe and well cared for.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is always so important to hear from our resident's families but when the comments are so positive it makes it all the more worthwhile. Your feedback means so much to the team at the home who go above and beyond to provide outstanding care to our residents every day. Thank you again for sharing your views with us. Kind regards.

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Review from Theresa R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the staff are amazing; they are so kind, and they all look after my dad so well. I don't have to worry if I am not there, as I know he will be ok. The activities lady keeps him busy, and they are wonderful at getting him interested in the crafts, which he does love, even if he says he's lonely
and fed up.
Thank you, everyone, for looking after my dad.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

It is a pleasure to be able to care for your dad and support you as a family. We are delighted to hear that he enjoys taking part in crafts and that the activities team keep him busy. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. Kind regards.

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Review from Kevin P (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Ford Place were excellent; they all made my father's last days there very comfortable and showed a lot of compassion towards him and the family.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for your kind words; your feedback means a lot to the team. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your father and support you as a family. Best regards.

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Review from Hilary M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care for my dad is the best he can get, considering he went into Ford Place on palliative care and over seven months later, he is still with us. They can’t do enough for him; they are always doing activities.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

We are delighted to hear how settled your dad is at Ford Place; thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. The Ford Place activities team always offer a wide range of activities for residents to participate in, and we are pleased to learn that your dad enjoys them. Thank you again for submitting such a lovely review. Kind regards.

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Review from Linda T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the short time my mother was with you, she was made to feel it was her home. She was treated with kindness and affection by all who had contact with her. We are so grateful to everyone who cared for her in the last few months of her life.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your mother and support you as a family. Best wishes.

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Review from L E (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Appreciated the time I was given, outside of office hours, to review my mum's care plan. I felt the manager wanted to ensure my mum's needs were understood and acted on. Would like more work to be done around understanding and using MCA and DoLS, as they are important to my mum's care.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you very much for taking the time to review the home and the care given to your mum. We are so pleased that you have felt you have been given the time by management to be part of the conversation to plan your mum’s care – this is so important to us. We will certainly be really keen to work with you to continue supporting mental capacity assessments to make sure that all decisions are documented and appropriately managed, as well as being reviewed on a regular basis. Kind regards.

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Review from C B (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provider in 'every' respect she was cared for with dignity and respect. The family kept up to date on a very regular basis. She was always clean never any urine odour. Lovely environment, welcoming, caring staff - nothing too much trouble. Consideration is given to diet with foods purchased.
Thank you.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking a moment to leave us such warm and positive feedback. Your comments mean a great deal to staff and we will be sure to share them with the team at the home. Best wishes.

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Review from Joanna P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank all the nurses, carers and staff enough for the care, devotion and dedication they showed my beloved mum during her last few months at Ford Place until she passed away peacefully with me by her side on the 27th of March 2023. I was able to stay with Mum day and night during her final week
and I will forever appreciate how well I was looked after too. Nothing was ever too much trouble. I know my beautiful mum was in the best possible place and I take enormous comfort in knowing how much she was loved by all those who looked after her. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your lovely mum and support you as a family. Your comments mean a great deal to our staff and we will be sure to pass them on. Best wishes.

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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although our mother was with you for only one night, the care you supplied was amazing. Everyone we met at the nursing home was very professional and always there to answer any questions.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for sharing your comments with us; they mean a great deal to the team, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a positive review. Kind regards.

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Review from J L (Sister of Resident) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother came to Ford Place for end-of-life care. The office staff were all helpful and kind. All the nursing staff were very caring and always willing to help and encourage and give him as much independence as he was capable of. The activities team were always encouraging and supportive. Although
my brother's stay was a short one he was comfortable and content. A big thank you to everyone.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Your comments mean so much to the team and it was a pleasure to be able to care for your brother and support you as a family. Best wishes.

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Review from Charley S (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My step mum has had a couple of periods of respite care at Ford Place and then moved in full time over the summer. The care has been exceptional, both for her, and the support shown to all her family. My step mum is happy, and comfortable, and is encouraged to do as much as she is able. Her room is
warm and homely, and the environment is absolutely beautiful. Having previously worked as a carer, to say I was picky about where we placed her is an understatement- and from the moment I contacted Ford Place I knew that this was indeed a special place. The staff are so friendly and warm, there are lots of activities and places to relax, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thank you, Ford Place.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Ford Place

It is so wonderful to hear how happy your step mum is at Ford Place. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team and we cannot thank you enough for taking the time to submit such a fabulous review. Warm regards.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.879)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Ford Place 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.879 for Ford Place is calculated as follows: ( (347 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 388 Ratings = 4.879
  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 Ford Place is based on 34 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11, which has been reached with 34 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: 28 Feb 2018

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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