Barham Care Home offers outstanding, personalised care with a comprehensive range of onsite services to meet every individual’s needs. The team provide residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care, all carefully tailored to each resident’s personal requirements. Welcoming adults from the age of 18, they offer compassionate support for a wide range of needs, including mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
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Care Provided by Barham Care Home
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
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)
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,485 - £1,685
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1,485 - £1,685
Contact Barham Care Home 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
- Kinly Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Collins (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- 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 Home Reviews (50)
Barham Care Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.563) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barham Care Home has 50 reviews.
My wife has been at Barham for nearly six years. For me in the whole of that time there is no equal to Barham. It is such a very special place.The care and love she receives is beyond outstanding. The care, skill, dedication and patience of every single member of the team is of the highest standard. They have my utmost admiration and respect. I am always singing the praises of Barham to the relevant local community. To visit Barham is always a joy and pleasure so very warm and welcoming. When I first went to Barham to enquire it was during lock down so I could not be shown around. However just going to reception to ask for a brochure I immediately knew it was the place I wanted my wife to be and that view has not changed one bit in six years. Thank you Barham is not enough!
Our team works very hard to create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all residents, so...
We have always been happy with my husbands care at Barham. The staff are so kind to my husband Robi. The food is amazing, and the rooms are bright & cheerful. its good for dementia to have lovely colours. The entertainment is god but need more live music please. The laundry staff are amazing for the hard job they do.
Thank you for your kind words! We are truly blessed to be caring for your loved one! We absolutely love and value your presence in the home too! Thank you from all of us at Barham
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.
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.
Thank you so much for the kind review- best wishes.
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.
Thank you so much, it's been a pleasure working with you.
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.
Thanks for taking the time out to write your review.
Best wishes.
Happy, vibrant environment.
Very professional.
Genuinely feels like home.
Leaders set the standards and have very high expectations.
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.
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.
Best wishes to you and your family.
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.
Thank you so much for the kind review. We have such a great team at the home and always aim to please.
Room bright and freshly decorated. Staff excellent and listen to residents. Inhouse, homemade catering, very high standards. 10 out of 10. Thank you.
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.
Care home is very well organised. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. The food is very good with a balanced diet.
Home manager.
A very friendly home, my cousin seems very happy here.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Best Wishes.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I will ensure that the staff are informed.
The kindness and patience are wonderful under very difficult conditions.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We always try our best!
Staff and management very helpful, patient, understanding and caring.
Thank you so much for your kind review; we look forward to seeing you when you next visit.
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.
Thank you so much for the lovely review; it's been an honour and a pleasure.
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.
Barham is so happy to have you as one of our family members and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Sarah Collins
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 June 2021- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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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Meet the Team (2)
Sarah Collins brings over 20 years of experience in managing care homes, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality care and strong leadership. She is an excellent leader who is dedicated to supporting both residents and staff, creating a warm, welcoming, and professional environment throughout the home.
Passionate about person-centred care, Sarah ensures that every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. She is committed to continuously improving standards and fostering a culture where residents can truly feel at home.
Michelle is the Deputy Manager at Barham Care Home and a qualified nurse with extensive experience in both clinical care and leadership roles within the care sector.
Michelle joined the organisation in 2011 as Head of Care at Baylham Care Home and has since built a successful career across a variety of senior positions, including Deputy Manager, Operations Manager and Registered Manager. Her broad experience across residential, nursing and specialist care services has given her a strong understanding of delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting teams to achieve the highest standards.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barham Care Home
What types of Care is Barham Care Home 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 Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barham Care Home?
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 Home to the centre of Ipswich?
4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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