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Blackbrook House

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HP


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

    More details
  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 55 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 2007

    Date opened

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From the owner

Blackbrook House in Dedham is a beautiful purpose-built care home providing excellent, quality care and facilities within a comfortable, homely and relaxing environment.

You’ll always find plenty to do at Blackbrook House, with a host of daily lei…

Blackbrook House in Dedham is a beautiful purpose-built care home providing excellent, quality care and facilities within a comfortable, homely and relaxing environment.

You’ll always find plenty to do at Blackbrook House, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it. We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. A fully equipped sensory room and hair and beauty salon are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas.

Blackbrook House is situated in the heart of constable country, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Various local amenities are close by including the villages of Dedham, Stratford St. Mary and Flatford. Colchester Town Centre is only a couple of miles away and Ipswich is just a 15 minute drive.

If you or a loved one is looking for care, we're here to answer any questions that you may have.

From the manager

“I'm proud to manage Blackbrook House and to introduce you to my team. Blackbrook House provides friendly and supportive surroundings to assist our residents continue to live active and fulfilled lives. We'll be pleased to provide you with a warm welcome and answer any questions that you may have regarding our care home. ”

— Lucy Yarham

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To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >

Do you need to find care urgently? Call our care experts on 0800 048 8618 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to get their impartial guidance.


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 55 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 55 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 2007
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • TV point in rooms

Prices

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last assessment

06 Dec 2019

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
Read the full Care Quality Commission report