Blyford Residential Home

61 Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ

01502537360

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 May 2019

Provider

Eastern Healthcare Ltd

Beds

53 beds

About Blyford Residential Home

Blyford Residential Home is a residential care home in Suffolk, providing support for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Blyford Residential Home accommodates up to 44 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 43 people were using the service. Staff numbers were sufficient and suitably trained, providing kind and caring support.

Staff knew residents as individuals and were attentive to their needs.

The home was comfortable and safe, with recent redecoration that incorporated residents' preferences into the design of their living space. Residents were supported to remain engaged with appropriate access to meaningful activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 June 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 53 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR32 4PZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 25 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 May 2019.

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

Read Blyford Residential Home'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 Blyford Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Blyford Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Blyford Residential Home'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