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Melford Court

Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9JA
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a big bonus about Melford Court is that the food is very goodElizbeth B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Melford Court, Sudbury
The rooms are comfortable and well-equippedRuth F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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The staff were thoughtful, very kind and extremely caringCaroline T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Melford Court, Sudbury

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,...  

Care Provided by Melford Court

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£950 - £1,845£1,045 - £1,845
Residential Dementia Care£950 - £1,845£1,045 - £1,845
Nursing Care£950 - £1,845£1,045 - £1,845
Nursing Dementia Care£950 - £1,845£1,045 - £1,845

Contact Melford 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)

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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kimberley Steed (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • Visitors are always welcome at Melford Court

Parking

  • Free parking is provided on-site. In addition, free on-street parking is available in Long Melford

Melford Court Reviews (91)

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9.7

Melford Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Melford Court has 91 reviews.

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Review from Teresa A (Wife of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was moved to Melford Court for palliative care due to a brain tumour operation (alignment) during the pandemic. Unfortunately, I was unable to visit during lockdown until end of life plan was put in place. My experience was, for my husband in extraordinary times, excellent! Everyone working relentlessly hard for all of the patients under extreme, adverse conditions.

Reply from Roger Catchpole, Owner at Melford Court

We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. Your positive feedback means a great deal to the team at Melford Court.

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Review from Liz H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Melford Court have looked after my mother in such a caring manner in what has been the most challenging year we could not have even imagined. They have facilitated safe visits for which I am so grateful. They have stepped in to be more like family, when actual families have been kept away.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Melford Court

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to give us such a positive review. The staff really appreciate your comments. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to support you as a family during these challenging times.

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Review from Jennifer C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I'm so glad my mum is at Melford Court, knowing she is being well cared for through this awful time and am very grateful to all the staff members.

Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Melford Court
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a positive review. The staff appreciate your kind words and are happy to be able to care for your mum through such difficult times.

Best wishes to you all.

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Review from T H (Sister of Resident) published on 15 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister had a short stay with the care home. She and the rest of the family were more than happy with the care and service provided by the care home. We were very pleased with everyone in this place. Many thanks for caring for my sister, if only it was not for long.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

Thank you so much for being kind enough to write a review. We were so pleased to be able to help.

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Review from Andrew B (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has respite care. He was very well looked after with a lot of care and attention. Staff were very happy and always willing to help. Food excellent and all facilities were kept to a high standard. Nursing care very good.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. We are so pleased the respite care has been such a success!

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Review from Caroline T (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was a resident here for 3 and a half years and I cannot fault it. The care she received was amazing. The staff were thoughtful, very kind and extremely caring towards her at all times. Can't praise or thank them enough.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We had to find my mother a nursing home ASAP. We found the staff at Melford Court helpful, sympathetic and professional. Mother was in her room, safe and warm with the minimum of distress within a few hours. The ongoing care has been exemplary.

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Review from Elizbeth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has come to stay post-op for respite care. The pre-assessment process was very good. My father has been here two weeks. Everybody here is very kind and caring which is not always the case in other case homes. My father is a very independent man and the nursing care have been very supportive, as well as sensitive. Also, a big bonus about Melford Court is that the food is very good, freshly prepared with fresh fruit salad.

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Review from Peter D (Respite Resident) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Short term stay so early days. Odd minor complaint but nothing sufficient to warrant mentioning. Overall very good.

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Review from R C (Husband of Resident) published on 12 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent.

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Review from R G (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are caring and helpful, nothing is any problem. Many thanks.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our home - we are delighted that you are so happy with everything.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my mum came to Melford Court she has blossomed from a quiet subdued person to one who now engages with everyone and joins in all the activities.

The staff and management should be very proud. The quality of care mum has received is of a high standard which I'm sure they will continue to maintain. The standard of food is first class, cakes amazing. All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend this home from home

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

Thank you for such a lovely review of our home. We are so pleased to hear that you feel the home has had such a positive impact on your mum - wonderful!

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Review from J B (Respite Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff at Melford Court could not have been more helpful and kind, nothing was too much trouble.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

It was a pleasure to have you to stay and we hope to welcome you again the future should you need our care. Thank you.

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Review from Matthew D (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our terminally ill Mum spent the last 4 weeks of her life at Melford court. From the very first day, the staff and management were friendly and welcoming. Mum was given a nice room with a big window and lots of room for her clothes, cards, flowers etc. We hung some of Mum's own pictures on the wall to make it feel even more homely. It was soon clear that the carers and nurses were dedicated to their work and genuinely cared for Mum's wellbeing. They treated her with dignity, respect and kindness.

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Review from Joan B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was at Melford Court Care Home temporarily from hosptial. I have only seen excellent care and kindness shown to him and family members. Would recommend to others looking for a good care home.

Smiles and welcomes always, very clean, food very well presented. Treated with dignity and safe and secure. Cannot fault anything. The family are very grateful for this service provided by Melford Court Care Home

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Review from Ruth F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are extremely happy with our family's choice of Melford Court to spent mam's twilight days. The care staff are always welcoming, happy, enthusiastic and willing to see to mum's needs at any time.

We cannot fault the care afforded to mam. The rooms are comfortable and well-equipped and the catering is of a good standard. Great that the care staff make every effort to involve mam in the various activities so that she feels more involved and at home. Thank you very much.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the moment I visited the home prior to Mum's admission, I felt confident in their ability to care for her. All the staff display compassion, understanding and kindness and Mum has been treated superbly well.

Reply from Ruth French, Director at Melford Court

Thank you for such a lovely review of Melford Court, which is much appreciated.

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Review from Patricia W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has been in this home 3 months, he is looked after so well and is happy and kept clean and warm. He has great meals and on his 100th birthday he was loved and made a fuss of. Often he is unaware of his situation. I feel content with his care.

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Review from Betty B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are very welcoming, they all make you feel at home and make all the family feel relaxed and safe. They go out of their way to make sure your family member is cared for and safe. If you have any questions to ask them they answer it and help you with things you need. You can go and visit your family member any time, day or night, there are no visiting times like hospitals have. They have a family room where you are very welcome to have tea or coffee and cake any time you wish. The garden is very tidy and beautiful, you can walk around it or just sit and chill out. No-one can get in the door without pressing the bell and a member of staff checks who you are and has a camera for them to see your face to let you in. It's very safe as soon as you walk in the home. It's a homely smell and staff smile at you with eye to eye contact and listen to you. After your family has passed away they make sure all of the family is ok and come back another day to empty the room and talk to staff.

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Review from Gillian R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother in law arrived at Melford Court in October 2017 after spending 4 months in a care home in Hertfordshire. She had lost a tremendous amount of weight and looked quite dishevelled. Within a few days at Melford Court, she was eating, she looked smart, she was clean and she was taking interest in everything that was going on around her.

The staff made her feel human again and not just an old person who needed looking after. The staff included mum into all the activities at the home and would take her for walks along the high street which she loved. We are so thankful to Melford Court for their care and love they give to all their residents who live at the home.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 January 2026
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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    We're taking part in Care Home Open Week 2026! From Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June, Melford Court will be opening our doors to the community. We'd love for you...

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Meet the Team (2)

Kim Steed
Kim SteedJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2019

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.

Tracey Taylor
Tracey TaylorJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2024

Tracey joined Melford Court as the Home Administrator in February 2024. With a strong background in supporting senior leaders and colleagues across both the corporate and education sectors, Tracey brings a wealth of organisational and operational expertise with a people-focused approach.

Tracey has developed a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and strong communication, ensuring that operations run smoothly while maintaining a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment. She is committed to delivering high standards of support to residents, their families, and colleagues, contributing to the overall quality of care provided to residents and the effective running of the home.

In her spare time, Tracey enjoys spending time with family and friends, valuing the importance of connection and balance.

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