De Lucy House

40 Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4HZ
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  • De Lucy House, Diss
De Lucy House is a leading not-for-profit care home in Diss, rated 'Good' by the CQC (February 2021). Purpose-built with a modern design and a strong community atmosphere, it provides person-centred residential, dementia, and respite care.

As part of Greensleeves Care, a respected UK care charity, the home places people above profit. Every resident benefits from award-winning care, beginning with flexible trial stays to make the transition easier. With Greensleeves’ 'Home for Life' funding assurance, residents also have the reassurance they will never be asked to leave if personal funds run out.

Located on the edge of the historic market town of Diss in the Waveney Valley, the home enjoys views of the river and golf course. Regular outings enable residents to stay connected with the community, from pub lunches to church services.

De Lucy House offers 60 spacious, fully furnished bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms. Residents are encouraged to personalise their spaces with photos, ornaments, and small furniture to create familiarity and comfort. A large bathroom is also available for bubble baths.

Wellbeing is a priority, with an onsite hair and beauty salon and daily activities that include both indoor and outdoor options. Whether pursuing hobbies or discovering new interests, residents benefit from social opportunities that nurture friendships and support active living.

Mealtimes are treated as special occasions. In-house chefs cater to individual tastes and dietary needs, while summer barbecues and al fresco dining in the garden add variety and enjoyment.

The long-standing, dementia-friendly team is led by the Registered Manager, winner of 'Manager of the Year' at Greensleeves' awards in 2023. De Lucy House has been awarded 'Home of the Year' three times in Greensleeves’ annual awards. Together with the Family Liaison Manager, the team provides guidance, support, and warm hospitality to all visitors.
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Care Provided by De Lucy House

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1525
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1525
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1600

Fees are set based on the specific care needs of each individual. Fees come with Greensleeves Care's unique Home for Life financial assurance and, as a not-for-profit home, every penny goes towards high-quality care, never shareholders. Give the home a call today for more details.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact De Lucy House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact De Lucy House 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)

Contact De Lucy House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lauren Tubby (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2015

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (59)

Parking

  • Free onsite parking is available

De Lucy House Reviews (98)

9.9

De Lucy House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Sue S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father died in De Lucy House at the end of August; he had lived there for seven years. De Lucy House had always cared wonderfully for Dad. In his last week of life and his death, he was shown love, care, dignity and respect. All staff involved worked so, so hard, above and beyond. They respected
the wishes of the family and they supported us throughout with the same care and love they showed Dad. Thank you.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your five-star review; your father was a pleasure to care for during his time living at De Lucy House.
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Review from Sarah I (Friend of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend's care at De Lucy House is above and beyond exceptional. My friend is a very private person, and the staff respect that. They ensure her needs are met, nothing is too much trouble for them. She has a beautiful room overlooking the gardens, which are looked after by the fantastic domestic team.
Coming to De Lucy House for a few years was a big decision for her, but as she often reminds me, she has never looked back!
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your wonderful five-star review; we are so pleased to hear your friend is settled and happy here at De Lucy House.
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Review from Paul K (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent carers and staff. They go well above their call of duty.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your 5 star review, all feedback is gratefully received
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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very grateful to the De Lucy team for making it easy for my mum to transfer here from where she was in hospital with a broken hip.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, all feedback is gratefully received.
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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum continues to receive an excellent standard of care. Staff know her well and I have always observed them to be kind and friendly towards her. I too have found all members of staff to be supportive towards me and my family members, which is much valued. I find this is a very well-run home, led admirably
by the manager, who ensures the needs of her residents come first. Staff, family and residents work in partnership.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your 5-star review. We pride ourselves on ensuring we care for not only our residents but their families too.
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at De Lucy Care Home has been so kind, so caring and so professional in their support.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, all feedback is greatly received.
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Review from Caroline H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From our first contact via email to our most recent visit, De Lucy House and all the staff have been amazing, welcoming, friendly, so knowledgeable about dementia and memory loss and reassuring. Nothing is too much trouble.
De Lucy House is a home from home and as soon as we walked in we knew that
this was the perfect place for Dad.
I really can’t tell you our sense of relief at finding De Lucy House and I really can’t sing their praises enough.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your wonderful review, your feedback is much appreciated.
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Review from Robert M (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum and I have been delighted with every element of De Lucy House. It is very homely and welcoming, with beautiful, clean, well-kept rooms and communal areas. The staff at all levels have been fantastic, always kind, cheerful and friendly and supporting my Mum with her physio as well as day-to-day
care. My family are always welcome and visits to my Mum are further enhanced by this. Meals, drinks and snacks are high quality and the home put on a fantastic afternoon tea for my family and Mum when we celebrated her 80th birthday. We couldn't ask for more!
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your wonderful 5-star review. All feedback received it greatly appreciated.
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Review from Felicity T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found everyone really helpful and very friendly. There is usually someone to speak to if I have questions or concerns and if not I have been able to phone and speak to someone. I have found the annual reviews informative and helpful. I have witnessed staff being kind, respectful and responsive
to my mother's needs every time I visit.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, Felicity, we value your feedback.
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Review from Susan J (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities are brilliant and the carers are lovely. If there were more staff maybe Mum could have more company as she does get bored (though she sleeps a lot!).
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, Susan, we value your feedback.
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Review from Ian W (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel Mum is being very well looked after.
All the staff are fabulous, and everything is kept very clean.
Couldn't ask for more.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseDear Ian, thank you for your review. We value all feedback given to the home. Kind regards.
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Review from Melaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at De Lucy House for four years and has been well cared for throughout. The staff are kind, friendly and totally professional, and I do not have to worry about my mother as I know she is in excellent hands. There are lots of activities and friendships and always laughter
and thoughtfulness. I am so grateful to the team, and my whole family is happy we found De Lucy.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, Melanie, we really appreciate your positive feedback.
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Review from J C (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is very clean and warm. Staff are friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Mother loves it here, can't fault the place.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review - your positive feedback is much appreciated.
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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are exceptional, very friendly and professional. My mother's room is spacious and comfortable. The food is varied and of a good standard. My mother really enjoys the activities and the organised day trips. Overall it's a very pleasant place for my mother to live and I can relax knowing she
is well looked after.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, Steve - your positive feedback is much appreciated.
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Review from Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been at De Lucy House for nearly a month and has been in hospital following a fall and breaking his hip for eleven weeks. At 90 years old, he had lived independently with my mum in their own bungalow, but it became obvious that he wasn't going to be able to return home and live safely anymore.
Without the help of the manager, I don't think I could've coped much longer trying to deal with Social Services and the hospital discharge team. She made the whole process much less stressful and could not have been kinder. Dad has settled really well in his very nice room and is getting the very best of care. He says how lovely the food is and how well all the staff look after him. I will be forever grateful to all the De Lucy team for making my dad feel safe and well cared for and in the best place -only five minutes down the road. Thank you.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review Lisa - your positive feedback is much appreciated.
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Review from Stewart C (Friend of Resident) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been impressed by the support offered - visits to the home prior to staying and visits to the resident prior to going into the home etc. The appearance of the home has always been clean and tidy. Our neighbour has settled well, no doubt partly due to the care of the staff. Activities seem planned
with carers in attendance, encouraging the participation of residents. The financial side was dealt with efficiently. Thanks to all the staff.
Reply from Kerri Godbold, Adminstrator at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review, Stewart - your positive feedback is much appreciated.
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Review from Brenda L (Respite Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very favourably impressed by all aspects of my involvement with De Lucy House over four months. The administration was efficient; my accommodation was satisfactory; all staff were friendly and worked to a high standard - their patience was phenomenal. I appreciated the effort to provide activities
and enjoyed the meals.
Reply from Lauren Tubby, Home Manager at De Lucy HouseThank you for your review - we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we wish you all the best.
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Review from Jonathan K (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One day I was late visiting my mother. She was tearful as she is now more emotional following her stroke. When I arrived, a nurse was sitting in the lounge with her, comforting her. The creed of the Care Home, which this nurse was living by, is to treat the residents as if they are your own family.
The nurse spent time with her, because the Home is very well staffed, and also not understaffed, she could spare the time and it was embedded. My mother has trouble with her very basic mobile phone and the receptionist and staff are always quick to sort the problem out. I remember my mother being in the N and N Hospital following her stroke, she felt abandoned because of Covid restrictions. Before that she lived in a village with friends dropping in. This Home has given her the companionship that she had lost. They have trips out, entertainment, and numerous lounges. On a practical note the Diss railway station is a short walk away. I feel very fortunate that my mother is in this Care Home.
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Review from Paul F (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very well run and managed care home. I consider myself fortunate to have my mum cared for at De Lucy House.
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Review from M R (Friend of Resident) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I write to express how much I appreciated all the care and support given at end of life. This was both for my dying friend and for me. The dignity with which she was treated to prepare her to leave her home was exemplary. She left the building with staff standing quietly to bid her goodbye. It was profoundly
moving and illustrates well how this lovely home loves, respects and cares for its residents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for De Lucy House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.894 for De Lucy House is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.894
  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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for De Lucy House is based on 19 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 Jul 2018

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

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Lauren Tubby

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Lauren Tubby and I am privileged to be the manager of De Lucy House in Diss.


De Lucy House is a brand new home which has been designed to provide the best possible environment that assists the devoted team in putting the residents first in everything they do.


My role is to manage the day to day running of the home and I am dedicated about ensuring that residents receive personalised care at all times. I find it incredibly rewarding to support residents and see them thrive as individuals.


Every member of my team is committed to making a difference and supporting not only the people who live here, but their families and friends too.


My personal philosophy is to always have my door open to listen to anyone who wants to talk. This communication with others enables me to create an environment which is eternally improving to make our residents happy.

Nicki

Nicki Mitchell

Job Title: Family Liaison Manager Joined: 2019

I feel privileged to provide support and reassuring residents with their individual step by step journey when joining De Lucy House community. Encouraging our residents and their families to embrace all that we have to offer. Away from work, I love to row, long walks by the sea and a good glass of Malbec!

Kerri

Kerri

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2018

I have over 20 years’ experience in the office/care. I feel honoured to be part of such an amazing team. I take pleasure knowing that I could make someone’s day with a simple smile. Spare time… what’s that? I have two daughters to keep me busy!

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