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Each bright, sunny room has an en-suite bathroom with modern décor. The home is in short walking distance of the town and seafront.
A hand-picked team of friendly, highly qualified staff have been specially chosen for their dedication and attitude towards the elderly.
Extensive activities, entertainment and outings are undertaken regularly for both individuals and groups.
Care Provided by Merryfields
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 20 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- 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
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite is for a minimum of 2 weeks. Additional services such hairdressing and chiropody will incur an extra charge that is subject to discussion.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Merryfields for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Merryfields 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
Owner
- Felixstowe Care Home for the Elderly Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Shapwanale (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
Visiting
- Visit the home at any time
Parking
- Plenty of free parking
Merryfields Reviews (64)
Merryfields has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.725) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merryfields has 64 reviews.
My mother has been at Merrryfields for about 4 months now. We got her out of the last home as we felt the care was lacking. This home is amazing! The staff are excellent and really engage with the residents. We can always see on social media all the activities that the residents participate in. They all look so happy. This may be a smaller care home but the care is amazing and my mum is happy to be a resident.
I only have praise for Merryfields, on more than one occasion the staff went above and beyond but not just for my aunt but for us (the family). It helped to know she was being looked after by such caring people.
My grandma was always so impressed with the food, there was always a variety. And she certainly enjoyed the homemade cakes.
Every member of staff from the owner, manager, carers, domestic and kitchen team are fantastic! I would highly recommend this team!
I am incredibly impressed with all aspects of the care and attention that Merryfields provide. There is a wide range of activities designed to keep residents engaged and active, as well as being good fun and interesting. The staff are always supportive and are happy to go the extra mile when needed. The team is very well led and the atmosphere within the home is very warm and caring.
My mother has been a resident for nearly 12 months now and we thought it would be a difficult transition, however, it was the complete opposite. Every experience we have had has been excellent, we visited many homes before choosing Merryfields and it has turned out to be an excellent choice.
Clothing and personal possessions remain an issue.
We have observed that turnover of staff is very low which is comforting and is testament to the owner and manager in making it a good environment to work.
Thank you Merryfields for keeping our mum safe and well cared for.
She is living with dementia and her quality of life was limited, she is now living a full life with amazing care and a full social calander.
I can't praise the staff enough.
Merryfields is a lovely home and my Grandad was very happy here after trying a number of other care homes locally. They accommodated to his individual needs and it always felt like it was home. The staff were all amazing and caring and would go out of their way to help both my Grandad and us. They were particularly helpful when Grandad was in and out of hospital for various reasons. Merryfields ensured Grandad come return to the home as soon as possible and be cared for in an environment he was familiar with. Merryfields were incredibly supportive during lockdown and in the final weeks of my Grandads life. I would like to Thank Merryfields for everything they did in the final year of my Grandad's life.
We've been incredibly impressed by the warmth, thoughtfulness and care given to my elderly mother. My parent has dementia and, beyond the care given, the creativity shown by the team towards providing engaging activities has been remarkable.
Merryfields is a warm, welcoming home with caring staff dedicated to the happiness and wellbeing of their residents. The wealth of activities they arrange is amazing, something for everyone. I would highly recommend Merryfields.
It’s has been a tough 12 months with covid - it has been very hard not being able to see Mum however Merryfields have been fantastic with their daily Facebook posts, videos and arranging FaceTime or WhatsApp calls. Merryfields also adapted very quickly to the government guidelines for visits by enabling outdoor ones in the summer and then fitting a special screen to enable visits in the winter. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for the very best care for their loved ones especially if they have dementia.
I know my granny is well looked after and that to me is priceless, I cannot thank the staff enough, from the cook to the maintenance man, carers and the manager.
I recently moved my father to Merryfields from another local residential home. The staff were very aware of his needs and quickly put a plan together to make sure that his needs were met. Within 24 hours they had contacted the doctor and arranged for my dad to have some appropriate medication, something that he should have been given months ago. I am very grateful to the staff for improving my dad's life and taking a real interest in him.
I have been a resident here for the last 3 months. I was made to feel welcome from the minute I walked in. I originally had an upstairs bedroom which I liked however I do not like to get too hot so asked if I could have a downstairs room so that I could have a patio door. Without question, I was moved into a downstairs room. The staff are always friendly and caring. I couldn't fault them. I am very happy here.
I am now able to visit her in the garden where a tented area has been set up for us to sit and chat safely for which I am grateful.
The care delivered is exceptional, the staff are so caring and treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
I feel confident knowing that my Aunt is being so well cared for.
During Covid-19 everyone has gone the extra mile to ensure we kept in contact. I really cannot praise everyone enough.
I cannot thank the staff enough for all that they have done for my sister since she entered Merryfields! Everyone is kind, considerate and caring. I have been welcomed when visiting, despite all the pressures of lockdown. Thanks for all the support given to my sister and me.
I was recommended by a care home professional to place my mother at this amazing care home and are not disappointed. The food, hygiene and overall attention to detail are of a very high standard. They have also dealt with the Covid-19 virus very well indeed.
I was treated as part of the ‘family’.
It was very comforting knowing my sister was so well cared for. And I cannot praise the home enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 April 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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News (2) & Events (0)
- 15 Sep 2025
MONDAY AM: Poetry and Story Reading Residents gather to read or listen to classic poems and short stories. This activity encourages memory recall, imagination, and emotional expression. Some may read...
- 30 Sep 2024
We are incredibly honoured to have been recognised at the Suffolk Care Awards this year. Being shortlisted for four categories—Health and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Developing Young People, and...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 05 Sep 2019Recipient: Merryfields
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Merryfields
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Merryfields
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