Chrissian Residential Home

526/528 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PN
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9.6 46 Reviews
  • Chrissian Residential Home, Ipswich
Chrissian House was established in 1974 and is registered to care for 22 elderly residents. The name was formed from the previous owners two sons ‘Chris and Ian’. Converted from two detached houses, it stands in its own extensive grounds, with the garden area surrounded by flowers and mature trees.

In 1990 the home was extended via converting a detached house next to the main building (annexe). Both houses have their own kitchen, dining area and lounge with a conservatory where residents can participate in daytime activities such as table games and puzzles. The home offers a happy, warm, friendly family atmosphere and environment.

Chrissian Residential Home Ltd has been built and furnished to a high standard. The home is situated on one of the main roads leading to the eastern side of the town in a residential suburb. Local buses run every 20 minutes to the town centre, with hairdressers, a Spar shop and fruit and vegetable stores as well as many others in the vicinity of the home.

A Church Service is held at the home. All other denominations are encouraged to visit the home. If you require assistance to maintain contact with your desired faith/religious service, please discuss this with the manager. Holy Communion is held in the home the first Monday of the month.

Chrissian House provides residential care for both genders of any age.

The home's aim is to give the resident the opportunity to live as members of a local community in ways which are accepted as normal and valued, allowing for full use of a range of local facilities, for example: - shops, cafes and sports centres. Hopefully in time the residents will also become part of their local community. All staff recognise and promote residents' rights, privacy, dignity, care and respect.

There is CCTV in place for communal areas - this is for the safety of staff, service users and visitors, and they have a CCTV and SARS policy in place.

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Care Provided by Chrissian Residential Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Chrissian Residential Home Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Molabaccus (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (16)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Chrissian Residential Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £995 – £1,385
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,050 – £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,175 – £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,250 – £1,395

  • The above fees are a baseline and all fees are decided once an individual assessment has taken place.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Chrissian Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome to visit seven days a week and at anytime , however visitors are asked to be mindful after 7pm the home is quieter and some service users will be resting.


  • Parking

  • A small car park is located at the front of the building.


Chrissian Residential Home Reviews (46)

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9.6

Chrissian Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chrissian Residential Home has 46 reviews.

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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff and management are passionate about providing the best possible care in a challenging environment.

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Review from Kenneth S (Nephew of Resident) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is a very professional and friendly atmosphere for both resident and visitor.

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Review from S B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wish to express the excellent care he is receiving and the improvements in his quality of life. It's extremely homely/friendly, relaxing and calm and care is prompt and an excellent standard. His mobility and confidence have improved and now goes to the shops by himself. He's regained happiness; the
social worker noted the big improvements in health etc. He laughs often with everyone and always says the food is delicious and has put on weight since moving in.
His appearance has improved, and his social worker commented on how much happier/healthier and content he has become.
He is like his old self, he loves the companionship, conversations, and new relationships he's making. Lastly, which makes it more homely - the owners are very involved and there regularly. I think it makes it a homelier/family feeling, it has been owned by the same family for a long time, I think 40 years and they do go above and beyond for all.
He is very well cared for, very happy, and feels he is at home from home - Thank You.

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Review from S K (Partner of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very confident about the work they do, a very friendly bunch, I get on with them all. I have no bad words about any staff.

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Review from K R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chrissian is a friendly Home, and staff have always gone above and beyond to make my father feel included and cared for. When we visit, even though they are busy, they do what they can to move things around so we can sit in a quiet area with him. The latest manager has even noticed new things that no-one
has spotted before, which should help him to be more comfortable. It's good to feel like staff care as much for your loved one's wellbeing as you do.

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Review from T S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident at Chrissian House for over two years. He is settled, comfortable and happy to be there. The staff are all very friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble. He enjoys being out in the garden.

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Review from Margaret S (Wife of Resident) published on 20 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff know patients' likes and dislikes. On our wedding anniversary, they gave us a special dinner in one of the rooms, beautifully set out, champagne glasses, a beautifully cooked meal and a large bouquet. I am always greeted with a cup of tea. Everyone is friendly, patients are given assurance
and the staff show they care. Always staff at hand.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chrissian Residential Home really is a friendly home. Staff are excellent, always have time for the residents, even though they have many things to do you can depend on them to be helpful and friendly. My father is very happy there.

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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are first-class and very friendly, facilities are great. Would recommend to others. The manager is exceptional and extremely helpful. I can tell my mum will be well looked after and cared for. Fantastic place.

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Review from a c (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very homely care home.
My mother is a resident and is very happy here.
The staff are all very friendly and very professional, but most of all, they are compassionate.
I feel safe in the knowledge that they keep me informed about Mum, and I feel I could speak to them about anything.
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management and staff are all excellent.
I only ever see happy faces when I visit.

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Review from David B (Resident) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly, helpful and kind. The home is very homely. The food is very tasty. I love living here, everyone is so very loving and happy.

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Review from B P (Partner of Resident) published on 11 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The home lacks what other homes in the area offer in way of facilities and outings to activities available in the area. I have a friend who has a resident in another home which offers vastly enhanced features and outings etc. such as organised visits to the coast and theatres etc.

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Review from Betty C (Resident) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoy living here. The staff are very funny and always let me help in the kitchen. The food is always really nice and I enjoy the live entertainment.

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Review from C L (Resident) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly. I like living here. The food is great.

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Review from Carol S (Resident) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant. I enjoy being able to smoke outside with my friend. I enjoy being able to see my family. I love living here.

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Review from Norman L (Resident) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very good. I like living here. The food is good. The entertainment is very good.

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Review from Alma W (Resident) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is nice.
I'm happy here and content.
Careful, helpful and honest.
Lovely people.

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Review from Brenda L (Resident) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A staff member takes me into town which I really enjoy. I really like the food and the staff are friendly.

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Review from W F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Care has been kind, understanding and loving.

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Review from Michael A (Son of Resident) published on 15 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother passed away in April of this year after her health deteriorated with the onset of dementia. My mum looked at Chrissian Residential Home as her home and she regarded the other residents and staff as family. I can't speak highly enough of the management and staff, they are a credit to their
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Reply from Feizal Molabaccus, Owner at Chrissian Residential Home

Thank you for your review Michael - I will ensure all the staff and management are made aware of your kind words, they are very much appreciated. Mum is greatly missed. Hope you and your family do visit/have a coffee whenever you are nearby. Thank you again.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.564)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10 for Chrissian Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.664 for Chrissian Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (74 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.664

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chrissian Residential Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 Nov 2022

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Rebecca

Rebecca Molabaccus

Job Title: Registered Home manager

Joined: 2013

Rebecca is the registered manager of Christian residential home and has completed her NVQ 5.
Rebecca is part of the family who own Chrissian so this is more then a job for her, this is part of her family.
Rebecca has a vast amount of experience with Christian Residential Home and is also either qualified or trained in:
Fire Marshall
Malnutrition
Dementia
Care assessor
Care Act 2014
Seating & positioning
Diabetes
Falls & Bone health
COPD
Deprivation of Liberty
Duty of Care
Person centred Working
Privacy and Dignity
Fluid & Nutrition
Infection Control
First Aid
Dignity
Allergens
Risk Assessments and Safety
Health & Safety
Medication Administration & Awareness
Mental Capacity Act
Safeguarding Adults & Children
Food Hygiene
Moving & Handling
Parkinson's


Rebecca is professional, happy, confident, caring and approachable.


Rebecca lives a 2 minute walk from the home and regularly visits on days off with her three children.


Frequently Asked Questions about Chrissian Residential Home

What types of Care is Chrissian Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Chrissian Residential Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Independent Living Training, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Chrissian Residential Home have?

There are 16 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Chrissian Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Chrissian Residential Home to the centre of Ipswich?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.