Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited

Highlands, Fitzgerald Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EN

01394386204

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 October 2019

Provider

Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited (The)

Beds

24 beds

About Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited

Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited is a residential care home in Suffolk, offering personal care without nursing support. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care for up to 24 people in an adapted building, with 22 residents living there at the time of inspection. The service does not provide nursing care. Staff numbers are sufficient to meet residents' needs, and safe recruitment processes are in place.

Medicines are managed safely and administered when needed, with robust systems to assess and mitigate risks of harm and abuse. Infection control processes help reduce cross-infection risks.

Residents are supported to have maximum choice and control in their lives, with staff enabling them in the least restrictive way possible. Staff receive training to meet residents' individual needs, and dietary and health care needs are assessed and met. When health concerns are identified, residents are supported to access appropriate healthcare services.

The environment is well maintained and accessible for all residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 October 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP12 1EN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 22 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 October 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Highlands Deben's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Abbeyfield Deben Extra Care Society Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees