
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.
My mother-in-law’s dementia took a turn for the worse, and we needed respite care. St Peter’s House was amazing, quick, professional, and so lovely and friendly. Sadly she was only in 2-nights before passing away, we were so so thankful for there care and support throughout. I would highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words, and I am so pleased that we were able to provide care and support to your mother-in-law.
Wouldn't take my 88-year-old father back from hospital on the end of life on the 23/12/2020 after a negative result from coronavirus. We phoned St Peter's again on the 24/12/2020, still negative result. Refused to have him back so he could isolate in his room which he had for nearly two years.
We were very sad not to be able to readmit this gentleman back into the home following his exposure to COVID-19 at the hospital. We are honoured to look after up to 66 people here at St Peter’s House and sadly we could not take the risk of bringing back someone who (contrary to this review) did actually receive a positive COVID-19 test whilst in hospital.
My family have all be made so welcome, and prior to Covid, we shared some special times with my mother and staff at the home. Nothing is ever too much of a problem, and reception staff have been amazing how they have adapted to FaceTime calls and ‘safe’ visits over the past year. I feel the staff all know my mum well and understand her problems, and I am so pleased she is being cared for by the team at St Peter's. St Peter’s is not just a business out to make money, but a community offering special care to my mum and other residents. I recommend them highly.
This year there are plans in progress to refurbish, however, we will maintain the same warm and welcoming home environment for all.
Yes, definitely agree that we have had many fun times, building new memories with residents, friends, families and will continue to do so.
Looking forward to the times ahead.
All staff at St Peter's House treat my aunt and family with respect and dignity. Pre-pandemic they welcome family and visitors and encourage us to stay and share meals. They keep me fully informed about her care needs and reviews. I have a lot of respect for the team and welcome their transparency and open-door policy. They have gone out of their way to understand and respond to my aunt's needs.
The visitor's room is working well to enable safe visits, but we are all looking forward to a time when we are able to welcome friends/ families back into our home again.
Teams ensure that the care and welfare of all residents are person-centred and are responsive to changing needs.
Very caring and homely. I feel secure that Mum is well looked after by a fantastic team of staff. In today’s difficult time of Covid, not only do I feel relaxed knowing that Mum is loved and cared for by her family, St Peter’s House, but they also try their best to let you interact with your loved ones, be it by FaceTime, a visit outside when possible or through a screen.
I know that your mum always looks forward to chatting with you on Facetime.
St Peter’s House was recommended to me by a friend because her own mother had been so well cared for here. I feel incredibly grateful to the staff who understand dementia extremely well. They work alongside each resident, ensuring that they are as happy and comfortable as is possible. My father has advanced dementia and is also very frail at 91 years, his key worker deserves huge recognition for her skill through the pandemic, enabling my Dad to have video calls with me. She understands him so well, and she has the ability to make him smile and reassure him that he is loved. I cannot praise this home and all it’s wonderful staff enough.
Our mum was at St Peter's for 5 years and the care she received was outstanding. So kind and loving towards our mum. From the day she came to the end of her life. Would recommend St Peter's very highly, our mum was very happy there.
St Peter's House is a wonderful care home. My mother, who had Alzheimer's, was looked after sensitively and with great kindness and respect during the time she lived there. All the people who work there are kind, caring, hardworking and professional. The kitchen provides excellent meals and residents can choose what and when they eat and drink. There are lots of well-planned activities organised including trips, musical events and arts and crafts. The end of life care is compassionate and dignified. I would not hesitate to recommend St Peters to anyone looking for a good quality care home.
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.
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