a big bonus about Melford Court is that the food is very goodElizbeth B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The rooms are comfortable and well-equippedRuth F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The staff were thoughtful, very kind and extremely caringCaroline T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
a big bonus about Melford Court is that the food is very goodElizbeth B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The rooms are comfortable and well-equippedRuth F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The staff were thoughtful, very kind and extremely caringCaroline T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Rated Good by the CQC (May 2026), Melford Court is a residential and nursing care home occupying a Grade II listed house on Hall Street in Long Melford, one of the finest high streets in Suffolk, lined with antique shops, independent galleries and historic architecture. The period character is well preserved, giving the home a quality felt immediately on arrival. Daily life here is closely connected to the surrounding community,...
Rated Good by the CQC (May 2026), Melford Court is a residential and nursing care home occupying a Grade II listed house on Hall Street in Long Melford, one of the finest high streets in Suffolk, lined with antique shops, independent galleries and historic architecture. The period character is well preserved, giving the home a quality felt immediately on arrival. Daily life here is closely connected to the surrounding community, with cafes, green spaces and seasonal events all within easy reach. For residents who have spent years in this part of Suffolk, the setting carries a familiarity that matters greatly.
The home provides residential and nursing care, well suited to residents whose needs may change over time. The home has a strong reputation for clear communication and a well organised team, with families often describing reliable updates, returned calls and concerns that are heard, a reliability many value as much as the care environment itself.
Accommodation is available in en-suite rooms, with communal lounges, a dining room overlooking the gardens, and outdoor space to enjoy throughout the year. The listed building's proportions give rooms and shared spaces a character that reflects the home's heritage, and all rooms can be personalised.
Meals are freshly prepared on site each day by the home's chef, with dietary needs catered for. A GP visits regularly, and chiropodist, optician and dental appointments can be arranged as needed.
A varied programme of activities runs throughout the week, from creative arts and gentle exercise to social events, quizzes and one to one time. The gardens provide a natural setting for outdoor activities and sitting in the warmer months, and a hairdresser visits regularly.
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Melford Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.609) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Melford Court has 92 reviews.
I am grateful to the staff for keeping in touch with me whenever necessary concerning my sister's condition and requirements, particularly as I am unable to visit her. The staff are helpful and understanding.
I am grateful to the staff for keeping in touch with me whenever necessary concerning my sister's condition and requirements, particularly as I am unable to visit her. The staff are helpful and understanding.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we really appreciate you leaving us a review. Kind regards.
My son is taken care of very well at Melford Court and I know he is not the easiest of patients to deal with. His main answer to any suggestions that might help him is always no but when explained to him it could be a good idea he sometimes gives in. I appreciate all that is done to help him at...
My son is taken care of very well at Melford Court and I know he is not the easiest of patients to deal with. His main answer to any suggestions that might help him is always no but when explained to him it could be a good idea he sometimes gives in. I appreciate all that is done to help him at Melford Court and would like to thank everyone there for their patience with him. Thank you Melford Court. With much appreciation.
Your comments mean a great deal to the team at Melford Court, thank you for taking the time to share them with us. It is a pleasure to be able to support you as a family. Kind regards.
My parents-in-law went to Melford Court in November 2020 as they both had dementia and it was no longer safe for them to remain in the family home. They shared a suite for those few months they were together, which was super spacious and meant they could still eat and sleep together if they wanted...
Mum remains in Melford Court, we have moved her to a smaller room overlooking the garden and she is still being very well looked after. She celebrated her 90th Birthday last month and were able to be with her with Cards, Gifts and a Cake, although Mum was convinced she was way, way younger! I would definitely recommend Melford Court. The staff and facilities are outstanding!
We can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your comments and leave us such a warm and positive review. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and means so much to the staff. All the best.
All members of the team take a personal interest in my father's care and life in Melford Court. He is able to actively engage in activities with other residents which has enabled him to continue to make friends. Medical care has also been good when needed and feedback to me, as his son, is always...
The quarterly update video calls are also much appreciated so we can hear what is happening in the home and the success of any new initiatives. My father calls his room 'home' which seems a good sign!
Your comments mean so much to the staff; thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. Kind regards.
I am sure he will enjoy Christmas there.
I am sure he will enjoy Christmas there.
We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your father-in-law receives at Melford Court. Your comments mean a lot to the staff and it's an absolute pleasure to be able to support you all as a family. Kind regards.
My aunt was transferred from hospital to Melford Court and the care and attention she received was exceptional until she passed away three days later. My family and I could not have asked for anything better. We would highly recommend Melford Court.
My aunt was transferred from hospital to Melford Court and the care and attention she received was exceptional until she passed away three days later. My family and I could not have asked for anything better. We would highly recommend Melford Court.
We are so sorry for your loss, but so glad that we were able to help you and your aunt at such an important time for you all. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Excellent care, can't fault anything.
Excellent care, can't fault anything.
Many thanks for your feedback. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with the care at Melford Court. We appreciate you taking the time to submit a review. Kind regards.
Excellent!
Excellent!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the home. We really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards.
I could not wish for better care for my husband. All the staff always very helpful and friendly and obviously have the welfare of residents as their prime concern.
I could not wish for better care for my husband. All the staff always very helpful and friendly and obviously have the welfare of residents as their prime concern.
Your positive feedback means a great deal to the team at Melford Court. It is a pleasure to care for your husband and support you as a family. Thank you for sparing some time to leave us your review. Kind regards.
I was would like to pass on sincere thanks.
I was would like to pass on sincere thanks.
We are really delighted that we were able to support your uncle at such a difficult time for you all. It is excellent that the whole team could support you all.
My mother was placed in Melford Court by the NHS, using one of their pre-paid beds as part of the hospital discharge plan. therefore, I am unable to comment on value for money as I had no involvement in the paying of the fees. The staff, both nursing and management were excellent and commuted to...
My mother was placed in Melford Court by the NHS, using one of their pre-paid beds as part of the hospital discharge plan. therefore, I am unable to comment on value for money as I had no involvement in the paying of the fees. The staff, both nursing and management were excellent and commuted to their tasks. I was not able to visit as often as my mother was only there for 28-days, and for the first two of her stay, no visiting was allowed under Covid restrictions for new admissions, so my observations were limited.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and to support you as a family. All the best.
Thank you to all who looked after my husband.
Thank you to all who looked after my husband.
Thank you so much for the time you took to write a review. We are very happy that the long term care provided by the team met your expectations, and are sorry that the view was not optimum from your husband's bed. We are always happy to try and move people to new rooms, or move their room around to suit them better. Many thanks.
My aunt regularly says she is lucky to be in the home. She always seems to be very happy and when she feels low, there is always someone to offer support. She enjoys the food and activities and loves her room. I have always found the office staff to be very helpful and accommodating.
My aunt regularly says she is lucky to be in the home. She always seems to be very happy and when she feels low, there is always someone to offer support. She enjoys the food and activities and loves her room. I have always found the office staff to be very helpful and accommodating.
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and we are so pleased to be able to care for your aunt and support you as a family. Kind regards.
My family and I were pleased that my husband was going into Melford Court Care Home. He had a lovely room overlooking the main road. His health was not good but he was well looked after. The staff were very good to us, made us very welcome. and we could talk to them about him. The food was good as...
My family and I were pleased that my husband was going into Melford Court Care Home. He had a lovely room overlooking the main road. His health was not good but he was well looked after. The staff were very good to us, made us very welcome. and we could talk to them about him. The food was good as we knew the cook, but as he had very little appetite he could not eat a lot, but he did his best. The cook tried to make things that he liked. We were very pleased that he had his final rest at Melford, he was very peaceful at the end.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. Your kind words and wonderful feedback mean a great deal to the team and it was a pleasure to care for your husband and support you as a family. Best wishes.
My father was cared for palliatively for 6 days at Melford Court. The staff were responsive to my dad's needs and to us as a family. In particular, the flexibility of visiting, listening and responding to us as his advocates and his privacy and dignity.
My father was cared for palliatively for 6 days at Melford Court. The staff were responsive to my dad's needs and to us as a family. In particular, the flexibility of visiting, listening and responding to us as his advocates and his privacy and dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Melford Court, your feedback means a great deal to the team. Best wishes for the future.
Melford Court was excellent. My mother was very happy at the home and cared for very well.
Melford Court was excellent. My mother was very happy at the home and cared for very well.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review, your comments mean a lot to the staff. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and to support you as a family. All the best.
Food was always hot and nice.
Food was always hot and nice.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback about Melford Court, we are so pleased that you and your husband both felt well cared for.
I cannot thank every single person who works there enough for the wonderful care given to Mum during her time there.
I cannot thank every single person who works there enough for the wonderful care given to Mum during her time there.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us such a positive review. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your mum and to support you as a family. Best wishes to you all.
I was completely satisfied with my mothers stay at Melford Court. She was treated kindly and with respect and made to feel as if she mattered. She was a fussy eater but her needs were quickly assessed and she really enjoyed her meals in pleasant surroundings (when Covid allowed). Her room was clean...
I was completely satisfied with my mothers stay at Melford Court. She was treated kindly and with respect and made to feel as if she mattered. She was a fussy eater but her needs were quickly assessed and she really enjoyed her meals in pleasant surroundings (when Covid allowed). Her room was clean and comfortable. Communication with the home was always friendly and helpful, the staff really care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review. Your comments mean a lot to staff, and we are really pleased to have been able to care for your mother and support you as a family. Best wishes to you all.
Would 100% recommend Melford Court Care Home! The staff and facilities are excellent, and the gardens are lovely. The staff were very good at keeping our family updated on how Mum was; if they’d had to call a GP or any changes to her health. Absolutely no complaints at all.
Would 100% recommend Melford Court Care Home! The staff and facilities are excellent, and the gardens are lovely. The staff were very good at keeping our family updated on how Mum was; if they’d had to call a GP or any changes to her health. Absolutely no complaints at all.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to give us such a positive review. We appreciate your comments. Best wishes to you all.
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Kim is the dedicated Home Manager at Melford Court Care Home, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of care to her role. She began...
Kim is the dedicated Home Manager at Melford Court Care Home, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of care to her role. She began her journey at Melford Court as a Carer, where she demonstrated a strong commitment to developing her skills and knowledge. During this time, she successfully completed her NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Keen to further her professional growth, Kim went on to train as a Registered Nurse at West Suffolk Hospital. Her passion and leadership abilities quickly became evident, leading her to progress to the role of Ward Sister, where she gained valuable experience in clinical practice, team leadership, and high-quality patient care.
In 2019, Kim returned to Melford Court as Deputy Manager, bringing her enhanced clinical expertise and leadership skills back to the home where her career began. Her dedication and vision for excellence saw her progress to the role of Home Manager in 2023.
Kim is proud to lead the team at Melford Court, focusing on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and creating a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff.
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