Montana Residential Home
Residential Care
9 January 2024
Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO
19 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 8 are lower.
5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
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Rating history
- Jan 2016
- Jul 2018
- Jan 2024
Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 3 Good.
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.
- 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 Montana Residential Home
Montana Residential Home is a small residential care home in Great Barton, near Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, with 19 beds. It is run by Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO and provides care for older people, those with physical disabilities, and people with sensory impairments.
The home received an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in January 2024. Its location on East Barton Road places it within the rural Suffolk countryside, while remaining accessible to the market town of Bury St. Edmunds and its surrounding communities.
The smaller size of the home allows for a more intimate care environment, with staff able to provide personalised support to residents across its specified care needs. This setting may suit individuals seeking residential care in a quieter setting whilst maintaining access to local services and facilities.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Montana Residential Home, 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 Montana Residential Home, 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 Montana 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.
Location
East Barton Road, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 2RF
Montana Residential Home
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 9 January 2024
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