
residents are truly loved and cared for by the amazing teamJ B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise this home and all it’s wonderful staff enough.Peta(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff at St Peter's House treat my aunt and family with respect and dignity.Elizabeth C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

residents are truly loved and cared for by the amazing teamJ B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise this home and all it’s wonderful staff enough.Peta(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff at St Peter's House treat my aunt and family with respect and dignity.Elizabeth C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

St Peter’s House is located in the charming market town of Bury St Edmunds. This purpose-built care home offers a welcoming, homely atmosphere, thoughtfully combined with modern amenities to ensure guests feel comfortable, secure, and well cared for. The home also boasts a characterful, beamed lounge evoking the feel of a traditional pub.
The home is surrounded by lovely gardens, featuring a sunny patio area, fruit and walnut trees, and even...
Care Provided by St Peter's House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.
We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.
Contact St Peter's House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Welford Healthcare
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
St Peter's House Care Home Reviews (48)
St Peter's House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.588) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Peter's House Care Home has 48 reviews.
Thank you for the wonderful care you gave my Dad during the 11 months he was with you. You made the final few months of his life very comfortable. My Mother, sister & myself were consulted about everything going on with his care & were very respectful of our wishes.
Thank you again.
Dear Portia, Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure supporting your father and getting to know the wider family. Kind Regards
Mum moved to St Peter's on 1st July 2024 and was here until Dec 2025 when she sadly passed away. Initially in an upstairs room, when a ground floor room with a view of the garden became available, mum moved here. She very much enjoyed the many activities on offer. In May 2024 she was diagnosed with mixed and vascular dementia. Throughout her time at St Peter's, staff could not have been more helpful. Any issues which I may have had were always dealt with promptly with effective communication at all times. Management, admin, team leaders, care staff, activities co-ordinators, housekeeping, catering & the maintenance team - all have offered outstanding support. Nothing was ever too much trouble. In her last few days, I stayed with mum at the care home. They looked after me with so much loving care. Thank you so much, to everyone at St Peter's, for all the love and care towards Mum. Now at peace.
I have always found the home warm and welcoming. The staff are friendly and approachable and it makes it so much nicer, to know your loved one is in safe hands. They offer a wide variety of activity's and ensure that every one gets the choice to be involved. The new manger has made a positive impact to the home since starting and it has been lovely to see such a change.
Outstanding at all times. The staff and management could not be more caring and supportive to both residents & their families! When we found St Peter's for my Dad I knew immediately that it would be a safe and caring environment. To see my dad smile and laugh again after such a difficult period in his life is such a huge comfort to me and confirms what a wonderful home St Peter's is for my dad.
Always a bright and cheerful welcome. Entry procedures simple and efficient. All aspects of food are excellent. Plenty of activities and entertainment and my relation is very happy here and has been since the day she arrived. Rooms are good quality although a little more care over cleaning might be in order at times. We are happy she is there.
Just a lovely team, all the people working were looking for what to do next. All smiles and gentle care while being efficient. I am very happy my mum is here being loved and taken care of.
Thank you to all the staff for your care and hard work!
I visit my Grandad every week at St Peter's. All the staff are so welcoming and make you feel part of the family. Everyone is so kind to Grandad and to all the family too . It is a pleasure to go there . The home is clean annd tidy and modern and feels like a home from home . Grandad loves it there and loves all the staff .
I am pleased to provide a review for St Peter's House Care Home. Since my husband has been a resident and I was unable to care for him because of my own poor health I cannot fault any of the staff for the way he is looked after. Any problems he has had have been dealt with with kindness, efficiently and with dignity. His needs have been discussed with the appropriate staff as soon as possible. I have no need to worry about him when I have visited and I am well informed.
You will always receive a friendly reception when you arrive. All the staff from all areas of St. Peters are kind, caring and helpful. All the staff are approachable. My father has had a very challenging year with many different health problems and not wanting to eat. All staff have been caring and patient with him. They have kept me informed regarding his care and any treatment required and have taken the time to prepare the foods he will eat. I am pleased to see him taking part in the activities again especially when there is music involved. I know he is happy at St. Peters, safe and well cared for.
We are completely satisfied with the care our father received. The staff could not do enough for him. They were compassionate, caring and so supportive of the family during a very difficult time. The cost is high but seems comparable to other homes in town.
My father lived at St Peter's House for the final two years of his life. I live very far away, in North America, and I felt very assured and confident that Dad was treated with loving care, dignity, and respect. I sensed genuine feelings of professionalism but also love from all care staff, from management (recent year) to carers, team leaders, catering staff, and cleaning staff. This is a safe, well-run, and excellent facility. I was so grateful for the level of communication and support provided.
Although frail, she was chatty and she hadn't been before, she was able to express how she was feeling, and the carers were so reassuring. We are so pleased we chose St Peter's Care Home!
My father-in-law came to St Peter's in November 2023. He has been welcomed so warmly and he has settled in wonderfully. The staff are so attentive and attend to all his needs. We recently held an anniversary party for my father-in-law, the home prepared wonderful afternoon tea with beautiful cake, sandwiches, scones and sausage rolls. Wonderful decorations and attention to detail! Highly recommended.
Good, I thoroughly enjoy it!
Placing him in St Peter’s has been a massive relief. Knowing he is safe, looked after, fed, warm and comfortable is a great weight off my mind; he is now settled and happy and is engaging with other residents and staff, which can only assist his illness. He is also close to me, so I can now visit whenever, either a quick brew with him or a longer stay for cake too!
My experience of care homes were one of trepidation, but on entering St Peter's House was completely unexpected. It was bright, friendly and just so lovely. The staff were extremely friendly and couldn't do more for us. My sister had not looked good for a long time, but when we saw her, she looked happy for the first time in years and she looked well cared for. Well done you!
We were very pleased with the level of care being provided to my grandmother. There is a secure entrance, which gives added peace of mind, along with the buttons carried by residents at all time, ensuring assistance is always close at hand. My grandmother stated she was pleased with the food provided and enjoyed the view of the garden that could be seen from her room, which itself was suitably furnished and a perfect size for her. Overall, we would not hesitate to recommend this care home to others seeking such facilities.
Modern en-suite bedrooms, well-appointed lounge and dining areas, attractive, sunny, secure garden to the rear and a broad range of entertainment to engage the residents. Mother has enjoyed a significant improvement in her underlying health since transferring from living at home to St Peter’s House six months ago.
From the first contact I had with St Peter's staff in March 2023, I and my family have been treated with care, respect and humour by all the staff. Staff have gone above and beyond to ensure he and us are well cared for. I/we couldn't ask for a better home for his last months or years.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. We will share with the team!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 August 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for St Peter's House Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for St Peter's House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: St Peter's House Care Home
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: St Peter's House Care Home
Meet the Team (0)
There are no Team Members posted yet.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Peter's House Care Home
What types of Care is St Peter's House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Peter's House Care Home have?
There are 62 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Peter's House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Peter's House Care Home to the centre of Bury St Edmunds?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact St Peter's House Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. St Peter's House Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.