Canterbury House

Name: Canterbury House
Address: Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6JQ
Telephone: 0800 032 1304
Price range: ££

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Welcome to Canterbury House

Canterbury House in Hadleigh is a beautiful purpose-built care home providing excellent, quality care and facilities within a comfortable, homely and relaxing environment.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, flat screen TV’s and internet access available.

At Anchor, we have a long history of caring for older people and we put our residents at the heart of everything we do. In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with 50 years of experience. Canterbury House is the result of this approach, carefully conceived with all our experience and passion, to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation of older people.

Our dedicated service, combined with Canterbury House’s luxurious environment and facilities, allow our residents to live a full, rich and meaningful life in the company of supportive, like-minded people.

If you are looking for a home for yourself or a loved one, why not find out more about what Canterbury House has to offer.

Features

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

Engaging activities programme
Garden
Communal lounge

Care and support

In addition to residential care, we also offer:

Respite care
Dementia care
Personalised care plans

Food and dining

We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:

Communal dining area
Visitors are welcome to join residents for meals

Life at Canterbury House

You’ll always find plenty to do at Canterbury House, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in ranging from water aerobics to arts and crafts, reminiscence evening, cards and bridge to walks and various outings. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it. We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. A fully equipped therapy room, hair salon and relaxing swimming pool are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas. Canterbury House is situated on the edge of Hadleigh in Suffolk and local amenities.

Canterbury House is furnished and decorated to a very high standard throughout with facilities to make you feel at home in our care. Safe and secure home with en-suite rooms offering comfort and luxury • Resident’s fully equipped kitchens • Fully equipped therapy room • Comfortable lounges and sitting areas • Separate dining areas • Hair and beauty salon • Swimming pool for leisure and hydrotherapy sessions • Engaging events and activities •

At Canterbury House we make the most of meal times. Anchor has won national recognition for the quality of its food and catering service. And with separate dining areas, you don’t have far to go to enjoy each mealtime. All our menus offer freshly cooked, wholesome and appetising offering nutritionally balanced food with a different choice every day. We’ll get to know your likes and dislikes, catering for any special dietary requirements so that you enjoy all of the meals we serve.

With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at Canterbury House a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish.

Activities, interests and ability are discussed when you move in and an agreed plan ensures that these requests are fulfilled. Your suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.

We know how important it is to maintain close bonds with the people in your life. At Canterbury House, your visitors are always welcome at any time, including mealtimes. We also encourage you to maintain links with the wider community and come and go as you please.

Health

Because each of us is unique, we encourage you to choose how your care is planned and delivered at Canterbury House. We work closely with you and your family, to build a personal picture of your needs. Little things can make a big difference, so we always strive to understand what is important to you. We call it person centred care because it’s built around you or your loved one. It’s there to help you settle in really quickly, with regular reviews to keep things up-to-date. Dedicated staff ensure care, support and understanding is tailored to your exact needs. They will ensure that you continue to enjoy maximum independence and 24-hour peace of mind, knowing that all the help and assistance you might need is always at hand. All carers employed by Anchor are given intensive training and are required to complete NVQ qualifications and a range of in-house courses to assure you of the best possible care. We provide high quality care and support for residents living with dementia by treating them as individuals. All of our employees are trained and supported by our dedicated dementia team to ensure residents feel valued and able to live life to the full. Ever ready to offer support to family and friends via access to information and advice, their approach respects the uniqueness of each person rather than focusing on the diagnosis of dementia.

Pricing information

Anchor endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

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What is included in care home fees?

For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time.

Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24 hour care and support, utility bills and meals, as well as a fantastic range of daily activities. In an Anchor care home our weekly charge includes:
- cost of personal care
- accommodation
- utilities e.g. heating and light
- all resident catering, meals, snacks and drinks
- laundry undertaken on the premises
- television licence, including for person use
- housekeeping services.

The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, however we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost):
- professional hairdressing
- personal copies of newspapers or magazines
- personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc.
- clothing, shoes and slippers
- dry cleaning
- private telephone line rental and calls and cable connections.

In the absence of free provision by the NHS, we can also arrange for the following healthcare services to be provided, these will be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
- chiropody
- optometry
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- other privately arranged healthcare
- care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments.

No upfront deposit is required at any of Anchor’s care homes to secure a room.

At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.

Want more information on care home fees?

Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.

Care home fees

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