England

Rated:GoodResidential

The Martins

Vinefields, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1YA

01284753467

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 September 2022

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

42 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.

7 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

GoodFeb 2015
OutstandingSept 2017
GoodOct 2022

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 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 The Martins

The Martins is a residential care home in Suffolk, offering accommodation and personal care with support for people living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Martins is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 42 people across two floors in four units, with specialist dementia care. At inspection, 37 people were using the service.

The management team demonstrated a positive, person-centred culture and conducted various audits to assess the quality and safety of care. Staff were clear about their roles and the team investigated incidents fully, identifying actions for improvement. However, managers needed to ensure the CQC was notified of significant events within required timescales.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 October 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

An elevated veranda overlooks the gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP33 1YA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 13 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 September 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 September 2017: Good
CaringPublished 23 September 2017: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Martins'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 The Martins, 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 The Martins, 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 The Martins'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