Manson House

Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1HP

01284330416

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 March 2019

Provider

Stow Healthcare Group Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 3 are lower.

9 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodMar 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 4 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Manson House

Manson House is a 34-bed residential care home located on Northgate Street in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited, it provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home was rated Good by the CQC following an inspection in March 2019. As a smaller residential facility in a town centre location, it offers an alternative to larger care settings while maintaining the specialised support needed for residents with complex care needs. The home's focus on dementia and physical disability care reflects its tailored approach to supporting residents with varying requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Manson House, 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 Manson House, 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 Manson House'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