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Mellish House Residential Home specialises in dementia & palliative care with permanent, respite and convalescent care.

Residents can enjoy an arts & crafts room, reminiscence café, garden walks and home-cooked meals, all tailored to individual interests. Located in the picturesque village of Great Cornard is on the outskirts of Sudbury in Suffolk, close to the town's shops and cafes. As you step inside there's clean, bright, fresh spaces, and flowers everywhere. Explore quiet nooks with comfy armchairs, classic novels and books on the shelves. A well-stocked arts and crafts room is the perfect space to spread out and create. We have a wonderful display of photos, drawings, and art for our residents and visitors to enjoy. There's a broad and stimulating range of activities including weekly trips to local attractions and the surrounding areas and our reminiscence café is popular with residents and families. New residents benefit from a personalised wellbeing plan during their initial 14 day. If you're a little unsure of what type of care is needed, we're happy to help with the details. Proud to be rated 'Outstanding' in our most recent CQC inspection.

08/04/2026

🌞 Warm and sensory rich

A little sunshine goes a long way! Recently some of our residents enjoyed a lovely outdoor stroll around the local area and the allotments. We caught up with neighbours, soaked in the warm weather, and made a few furry friends along the way.

As Edith put it, “It’s better outdoors during the day when the sun is shining.” especially when there are dogs to say hello to!

03/04/2026

Easter spirit is blooming as our residents craft cheerful chicks and soft, delicate paper‑mâché décor. 🌼🐣
Watching our surroundings filled with lots of daffodils, whether inside or outside. 💛

02/04/2026

🌼 Easter Blessings in Mellish 🌼

This week we welcomed back Jennie who shared a gentle and meaningful Easter service with our residents. She told the story of Jesus’ resurrection with warmth and clarity, filling the room with a sense of hope and passion.

💛 Thank you Jennie for bringing comfort, connection, and the spirit of Easter to our home.

31/03/2026

We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Care Home 🇬🇧

At Mellish House Residential Home in Sudbury, we’re delighted to have achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accreditation.

This recognises our commitment to supporting the practical, emotional and social needs of veterans living in our home. Our application was praised for its exceptionally high standard and the meaningful connections we’ve built with the Armed Forces community and NHS services.

If you or a loved one has served, you’ll always receive a warm, understanding welcome here.

Find out more or arrange a visit:
https://www.caringhomes.org/find-a-care-home/mellish-house-in-sudbury

21/03/2026

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day lit up the home with Irish cheer! ☘️
Live music from Serena, hot food and snacks, a few Guinness in hand, and plenty of dancing and singing. Residents showed off their quirky costumes and filled the room with laughter and energy. A joyful celebration from start to finish. 💚

20/03/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Sunday Bliss 🌸

A gentle, joy‑filled afternoon with residents and relatives coming together. The kitchen team went the extra mile with fresh‑baked snacks and sweet treats that made the day feel extra special. A simple, warm celebration of togetherness.

19/03/2026

💐🎉Mother’s Day weekend started beautifully with a tea party hosted by our wonderful Claire. She created a special moment for our residents, complete with sweet and savoury treats and plenty of warm conversation. A lovely start to the celebrations.💐🎉

07/03/2026

🌼 Spring‑ready mornings are here! 🌼

Recently, many of our residents have been out to local coffee shops, soaking up the gentle sunshine, enjoying a refreshing breeze, and taking in the simple joy of seeing what’s happening around town. These little outings have been full of laughter, warm cups in hand, and those lovely memory‑making moments that make spring feel extra special.

☕✨ Whether it’s a cosy corner café or a favourite spot on the high street, we’d love to know…

05/03/2026

🍫🎂Resident Diane, celebrated her birthday this week with many cheerfully singing "the" song from everyone, including her favourite comfort indulgence, chocolate! 🍫🎂

🎶⛪We welcomed Reverend Jennie back once again this week and her presence brought such comfort. With every hymn and word of praise, the room softened into calm and quiet joy. Moments like these remind us how nourishing shared faith and music can be.
⛪🎶

02/03/2026

⭐ Energetic & Fun ⭐
A fantastic music therapy session today with Libby from Musical Moments! 🎵
Residents had great fun trying out instruments and props, singing their hearts out, and even having a little dance, whether on their feet or dancing in their chairs. The laughter and energy was contagious! 🎵

26/02/2026

🌟Trusted by Families. Rated by Those Who Know Us Best. 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to share that Caring Homes has once again been named one of the Top 20 Care Home Groups in the UK by carehome.co.uk 🏆

What makes this award so special? It’s based entirely on independent reviews from residents and their families. No judging panels, just real experiences from people who have trusted us with the care of someone they love.

For families searching for care, this recognition offers something truly important:
• Genuine reassurance from those who’ve experienced our care first-hand
• Confidence in the compassion and professionalism of our teams
• Trust in safe, welcoming environments where dignity and respect come first

Choosing care is never just practical, it’s deeply personal. We’re honoured that so many families have shared their positive experiences and helped us achieve this recognition once again. 💜

Thank you to our wonderful residents, families and teams who make this possible every day.

25/02/2026

🍽️ Supporting Residents with Dysphagia – With Skill, Care and Creativity

Last week, our Head Chefs came together for an advanced training workshop focused on supporting residents who live with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). The session was led by Andy Cullum, National Trainer for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), giving our chefs the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and practical skills.

So what does this mean for residents and families?

✔️ Safer dining experiences, reducing the risks associated with swallowing difficulties
✔️ Meals tailored precisely to individual texture needs using the IDDSI framework
✔️ Food that remains nutritious, recognisable and beautifully presented
✔️ Encouraging residents to eat with confidence, pleasure and dignity

From recreating full traditional meals across multiple texture levels to learning how to test consistency accurately, the workshop reinforced how creativity and consistency work hand-in-hand to deliver truly person-centred care.

Because mealtimes should always be something to enjoy 💜

Read more about the training here:
👉 https://www.caringhomes.org/news/caring-homes-head-chefs-learn-advanced-skills-to-benefit-residents-with-dysphagia

Address

20 Kings Hill, Sudbury
Suffolk
CO100EH

Telephone

+448082235523

Website

https://www.caringhomes.org/find-a-home/mellish-house-in-sudbury

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