Merryfields

7 Mill Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RL

01394285528

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 September 2026

Provider

Felixstowe Care Homes For The Elderly Limited

Beds

18 beds

About Merryfields

Merryfields is a residential care home located in Suffolk, East of England. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 18 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Felixstowe Care Homes For The Elderly Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsDining RoomCommunal LoungeLift

Practical details from the provider

Three bedrooms have private terraces. Residents can bring personal belongings to make their rooms their own.
The shared lounges lead into a south-facing sunroom and an outdoor deck.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Merryfields, 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 Merryfields, 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 Merryfields'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