Barham Care Centre

Church Lane, Barham, Ipswich IP6 0PS
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  • Barham Care Centre, Ipswich
Known locally as the Old Rectory Nursing Home but now renamed as the Barham Care Centre, it has an unsurpassed reputation for its homely atmosphere and friendly staff.

The home is situated on the edge of Barham village with shops and local amenities a short distance away. Its rural location also allows residents the opportunity to enjoy outings around the village using a network of smooth footpaths, or to simply sit in the sunshine using one of the secluded gardens. As variety is the spice of life, excursions are regularly organised to special events and places of interest.

Extended to a capacity of 44 residents, Barham Care Centre offers excellent levels of service with state-of-the-art facilities to match. Services include visits by: chiropodists, dentists, opticians, religious ministers, hairdressers and many more. If required, there is also the option for residents to be transported by adapted minibuses to the nearby Baylham Care Centre for specialist treatments or therapies.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

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)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • 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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Abigail Mariea (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (42)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome 24/7 and should sign in and out in the visitors book

Parking

  • Barham provides on site parking with Disabled parking spaces

Barham Care Centre Reviews (50)

9.3

Barham Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.302) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barham Care Centre has 50 reviews.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barham Care Centre has caring and engaging staff who cannot do enough to help and look after the residents. There is a lovely, relaxed and happy atmosphere and all the staff are really professional and so hardworking. We really couldn't fault this care home for our family member and we, as well as our
family member, are treated with kindness and respect always. The carers never know when we are visiting and it is always the same lovely, calm atmosphere.
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Review from Lynn M (Niece of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative is well cared for; this gives her family peace of mind. The home is always very clean, and all of the staff are very friendly and caring.
The entertainment for the residents has gotten a lot better since one particular lady has been in place. It was also a lovely gesture that she made
my relative some cupcakes for her birthday. The personal touch means a lot.
Thank you, everyone, for all your care and commitment to your jobs, which are often stressful.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Regional Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for the kind review- best wishes.

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Review from Margaret S (Wife of Resident) published on 2 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager was welcoming and friendly when we arrived and each time that I came was concerned about my well-being as I live in Colchester, at least 30 minutes away and have to be driven. My husband has had one-to-one care and all the staff have been kind and caring and made him feel at home and taken
an interest in him. He has never once complained and has a good relationship with the staff. He enjoys the meals and he's put on weight. The nurses have made sure he takes his medication. There is a very good atmosphere in the home and my only regret is that it is not situated in Colchester. They have made certain he is active and walking and safe.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review, we do anticipate gaining a placement near your home for your husband as I understand your need to be close by. Your husband has come a long way since being discharged from hospital. Now mobilising independently since being bed-bound in the general hospital.
Thank you so much, it's been a pleasure working with you.

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Review from S F (Wife of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely pleased with the care my husband has received since being admitted in September. All the staff are very helpful and caring. I am pleased that I chose this care home as he needed nursing care and would be very pleased to recommend it.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Many thanks; your husband is an absolute joy to care for.
Thanks for taking the time out to write your review.
Best wishes.

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Review from Shaun C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are incredibly caring and treat residents as they would their own families.
Happy, vibrant environment.
Very professional.
Genuinely feels like home.
Leaders set the standards and have very high expectations.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Hello Shaun,
Thank you so much for your review.
In so grateful to you for taking the time out to complete the questionnaire.
We very much believe in a team response here at Barham and will always go above and beyond for people living here with us.
Many thanks.

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Review from Kathleen P (Wife of Resident) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find everybody who works there very very kind and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Always say hello with a smile and welcome you with a cup of coffee. They tell you how your loved one has been while you're not there. The bedroom is always spotless and his clothes, washed and ironed.
If I ever had to go into care, this is where I would want to go.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your very kind review. I am so pleased that you are happy with the service your husband and yourself receive. We strive to have a real family atmosphere with laughing and joking like a normal home environment.
Best wishes to you and your family.

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Review from Linda S (Wife of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was discharged from hospital in the middle of April and was sent to Barham Care Centre. It's not what I wanted for him, to go into care, and I got his wheelchair ready to pick him up and bring him home. My sister-in-law said 'Just give it a few days please'. I am so glad I did because Barham
is his home now. I can't fault the care he gets. I am there most days for long periods and the staff have become like family. It's such a caring home and I know he is happy, bless him. I wish he was home with me but Barham is so good.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Regional Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you for your kind comments, I am so glad you feel reassured by us and enjoy spending time in the home.

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Review from Val W (Sister of Resident) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The first time that I visited Barham Care Centre I was immediately impressed by the care of the staff. It was after lunch and a few residents were still in the dining room with very patient carers. My opinion over the last few months not changed. Friendly, caring staff - each and every one of them.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Regional Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for the kind review. We have such a great team at the home and always aim to please.

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Review from V L (Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Room bright and freshly decorated. Staff excellent and listen to residents. Inhouse, homemade catering, very high standards. 10 out of 10. Thank you.
Reply from Cathrine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Hello Vanessa,
Thank you so much for your review, I am so glad you are happy with your room and the staff. I will forward your comments to all the team. Its great to hear that staff are taking your views into consideration.
Thanks again for a wonderful review, I am most grateful.
Cathrine, Home manager.

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Review from Susan L (Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care home is very well organised. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. The food is very good with a balanced diet.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Hello Susan, thank you for taking time out of your day to write your review. Thank you for giving us your thoughts and feeling about the care delivered at Barham care centre. I am here for you if you ever would like to discuss any further comments.
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Review from Joan B (Cousin of Resident) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very friendly home, my cousin seems very happy here.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Regional Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad that your cousin is happy, we do hope that we can make a difference.

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Review from Debbie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
A review of Barham care centre in 1000 characters. Wow, doesn’t leave much does it.
Well in a nutshell.
Personally, I would not recommend this place to anyone. My Dad lasted 5 weeks here. He went for physiotherapy to strengthen his legs, caught Covid and a chest infection in the first week.
His clothes
went missing, and we got no response, only to be told that the washing machines had gone down and they were ploughing through the piles of washing.
The food was meagre. The staff were few and far between. The room was awful, very shabby. It was noisy.
My dad hated being there, we wanted him moved but were told there was nowhere else available.
Essential medical equipment didn’t give accurate readings.
Dad's bed wouldn’t always work. Dad was left in his room every day for those 5 weeks. No physio at all.
It was a very unpleasant time for all the family but especially my dad.
Reply from Cathrine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention.
I am sorry you feel this way and you have had a negative experience. We are happy to discuss the options with you, and a senior member of our team will reach out privately to do so if you require. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to those we support and it is something we take very seriously. We strive to provide an outstanding quality of care and improve our service user's experience wherever possible.
We have an experienced head chef, and the residents have a full choice of meals and develop the menu with the chef. We will always take alternative requests on the day.
Staffing levels are monitored and we ensure that we are staffed at a safe level. Our levels of staffing are considered to be at a high ratio of staff to resident care. All medical equipment is checked externally to ensure that it is working correctly.
Again, I can only apologise for your experience and strive to move forward. We wish you the very best.

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Review from V E (Sister of Resident) published on 26 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On my recent visit to the care centre, I found the staff and management to be kind, thoughtful and helpful. The dinners being served at lunch time looked very appetising.
Reply from Cathine Arbon, Home Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time out to submit a review for us. I welcome your views and am grateful for your kind comments.
Best Wishes.

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Review from Beverley A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this care home in any way. Amazing professionals and a happy space. The staff are so friendly and all go out of their way to be kind, gentle and helpful. My father-in-law, unfortunately, had a short stay here before passing. But I was able to see firsthand and be there for a few days
to see how wonderful everyone is with the dementia patients and other patients. I cannot fault it at all. Thank you so much to all the staff and the lovely environment of Barham care centre. Nothing was too much trouble to make my father-in-law or myself comfortable, from providing ongoing cups of coffee or a bed for me to rest on. So grateful. I only wish he could have been there earlier.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I will ensure that the staff are informed.

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Review from V L (Wife of Resident) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindness and patience are wonderful under very difficult conditions.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Barham Care Centre always try to work in a person centred way and show compassion and kindness. We look forward to seeing you when you visit us next.

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Review from P L (Relative of Resident) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin 95m, has been a resident for approximately a year. He is very happy, has a pleasant ensuite room and loved the meals. Everyone is kind and friendly and I have no hesitation in recommending Barham.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review. We always try our best!

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Review from Beverley G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff and management very helpful, patient, understanding and caring.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for your kind review; we look forward to seeing you when you next visit.

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Review from Ian D (Son of Resident) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barham Care Centre has provided excellent care for my mother for the past two years and eight months. I highly recommend the staff, management and facilities.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for the lovely review; it's been an honour and a pleasure.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care, compassion and consideration by the entire staff team at Barham Care Centre are outstanding.
They clearly are motivated to go above and beyond, the residents are treated as if family. As a joint Director in Social Care, I have nothing but praise for the care.
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we welcome all feedback received.
Barham is so happy to have you as one of our family members and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Sarah Collins

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Review from Jo B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our dad has been a resident here for 3.5 years. He now has late-stage dementia. I cannot commend the staff enough for how they have looked after him, particularly during the Covid pandemic when we were unable to visit him. We class Barham as his home. He is cared for well by carers and nursing staff.
His dignity and treatment as an individual is maintained - despite his inability to do anything for himself now. I have noticed a change much for the better since a new manager. The staffing is more cohesive and there is certainly more going on for the residents with a full programme of activities. If you are looking for a hotel-style home I would suggest this isn't it. This is a warm, comfortable, caring home. He has always enjoyed his food and, despite him now being on soft food, it is presented well and he still enjoys eating it. Respect of each resident and member of staff is visible. The staff have all stepped up to the additional needs during Covid. Well done!
Reply from Sarah Collins, Manager at Barham Care Centre

Thank you so much Jo. It's a pleasure being able to care for your Dad, he is a wonderful man. Thank you also to you and the family for your support.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.302)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.302) out of 10 for Barham Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 7 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 4.807 for Barham Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.807
  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 4.495 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barham Care Centre is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.795
  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: 10 Jun 2021

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barham Care Centre

What types of Care is Barham Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Barham Care Centre have?

There are 42 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barham Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 Barham Care Centre to the centre of Ipswich?

4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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