Davers Court

Shakers Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BN
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  • Davers Court, Bury St Edmunds
Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a modern, purpose-built facility that provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in beautiful surroundings.

The Suffolk home has stunning lounges, a modern café, a cinema room and a hair and beauty salon. As well as en-suite bedrooms, the home has lovely award-winning gardens for residents to enjoy.

Alongside luxury facilities, residents can enjoy a busy and varied activities programme, organised by the home's dedicated lifestyle team.

The team takes the time to get to know each resident and tailors every aspect of their care, from the menu to the activities on offer, to ensure the care provided is unique to their individual needs and preferences.

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Care Provided by Davers Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Abhilash Gopi (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2014
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Funding & Fees Guide for Davers Court

  • 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 from £1,595
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,680
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,595
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,680

  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
    for respite stays.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
    • Use of in-house cinema
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Davers Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • On Site


Davers Court Reviews (134)

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Davers Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Davers Court has 134 reviews.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely pleased with the high standard of care given to my Mother.

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Review from Betty B (Resident) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything was perfect. I could not find fault with anything.

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Review from Tracey B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Carers always encourage mum to join in with all activities, Holy Communion, etc. This is good for mum as she continues to lose the use of speaking, so watching and 'doing' is good for her. One particular carer/leader is always extremely supportive and helpful to me, never pushy, the same everytime we
communicate; wonderful person! Saying that, there are a lot of you carers that are very good!

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Review from Keith B (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was staying at Davers Court for two-week respite. Although she was dubious of first she was well looked after wonderfully well and really enjoyed the experience. First class care.

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Review from Alexandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother was one of the first residents at Davers Court until her recent passing. The home manager is an incredible force and her steadfast support over the years, and especially in the weeks before Mum's passing, was greatly appreciated by her family. We have seen Davers transform into a first-rate
care home with the manager's considerable knowledge and experience in her field. We were blessed to be surrounded by the most loving, dedicated and hardworking team of carers any family could ask for. They made all the difference in the world to not just my Mother's life, but also in the days leading to her passing. Our heartfelt thanks to all the management, carers and staff.

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Review from Paul L (Husband of Resident) published on 27 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife had not used respite care previously. She came for two weeks while I was away. I was a little concerned as to how all would work and all went well, no very well. My wife had many visitors and they all reported how splendid Davers Court is and how kind and caring the staff are and how relaxed
my wife was. Thank you all.

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Review from D T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly and dedicated. Accommodation is clean, attractive and spacious. The environment is welcoming, warm and pleasant. A variety of interesting activities are organised.

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Review from J. C. A (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found all the staff very efficient and caring. The transaction from moving dad to the home went very smoothly. They catered for all his needs and this is ongoing. Dad decided to stay.

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Review from Roisin C (Resident) published on 30 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I think the staff are very helpful. No matter what you ask they will always find someone to help. Very nice. Glad to be here.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since arriving at Davers Court my 95 year old mother has shown a vast improvement in all respects of her health. For the first two weeks, she wouldn't venture out of her room, she is now walking to the lounge and socialising with other residents and taking her meals in the dining room.
The staff have
been kind, helpful and supportive and my mother has most definitely benefitted from this care. She appears to be very happy and settled into her new home.

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Review from A N M (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the home extremely well run, staff are polite and caring. Everyone finds time for you. Mother has been for respite and is now full-time resident. Very happy place.

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Review from D M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is the most friendly and caring place. I have worked in previous homes and Davers Court stands out miles in front. The staff from admin to maintenance are the most approachable and caring people. Mother in Law went into respite and is now a resident. We know she will have the best of everything.

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Review from Rachel A (Friend of Resident) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The transition for my elderly "auntie" from sheltered accommodation to a care home could not have been better managed. In November 2017 I transferred a frail and poorly elderly lady into Davers Court and in 5 weeks she has become almost unrecognisable.
Due to the excellent care, quality of food and
happy environment this 98-year-old is looking forward to her 100th birthday, it is a pleasure to visit and has no complaints. We are all truly grateful to the management and staff of Davers Court.

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Review from Susan K (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My beloved mother was in here for a very short time 25th July - 6th October but during her time everyone but everyone went above and beyond their call of duty. The staff were absolutely phenomenal in every respect.


During my mother's last days, the manager and her staff bent over backwards to make

our time with my mother as comfortable as possible. I cannot praise them enough. It helped make everything more bearable if that is possible at such a time. We cannot thank them enough.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 5 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was at Davers Court for a month's trail. For reasons unconnected with the home, it didn't work out but it was very helpful to see what a well run care home looks like.


I was impressed by the staff, manager and facilities.


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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my dad on July 6th with my two small grandchildren and spent the time in the beautiful garden.
My grandchildren were made to feel most welcome as was I. I feel very confident my father is being well looked after.

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Review from Georgina S (Resident) published on 7 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everything has been satisfactory including the staff. Everything has been done to make my stay a pleasure.

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Review from Sandra W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Davers Court for 8 weeks. Throughout that time she has been very happy. The care she has received has been first class. The home is always spotless and the the food is very good. The staff are caring and helpful towards the clients and their families. They are very professional.
They are always checking the clients and making sure the clients are in good health. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a place for their family member.

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Review from B H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting several other care homes, this one was the best. When we arrived to look round, we were welcomed by all the staff and shown around. We felt it was excellent and well suited to my mother in law, who is 91 and had Dementia.
She has been a resident for 1 week and we have visited 3 times,
finding her well cared for, washed/dressed and hair done, looking so well and we think she confident in being a resident there as she feels safe. We are, as a family, treated well during our stay, nothing is too much trouble. We are more than pleased she was offered this place and wouldn't want her anywhere else.

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Review from Claire H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clean, comfortable and welcoming environment. Staff were helpful and polite.
Pleasant and comfortable seating areas. Staff were visible at all times.
Residents looked clean, happy and well cared for.
Entertainment programme was full of variety.
Dining area and food choice looked welcoming, homely
and freshly cooked.
Environment felt homely, not clinical.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Davers Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.826 for Davers Court is calculated as follows: ( (382 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.826

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Davers Court is based on 38 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 38 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: 17 Nov 2022

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Abhilash

Abhilash Gopi

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2025

I am passionate about providing meaningful care to older people and ensuring that we make a positive impact on residents’ lives.


I have been a home manager for eight years and have a BSc Hons. in nursing, as well as a level five in health and social care. I chose to join Care UK because of its values and ethos.


In my role, you need to be patient, have good listening and communication skills, and be understanding. Being calm in any situation helps too.


I think my favourite part of the day is the morning. It’s a time when we can decide what to prioritise and how to approach the day.


A lot of moments stand out for me as highlights. I helped achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating for another Care UK home in 2021. I’m also proud to be able to support colleagues and share the knowledge I’ve learned over the years. It’s all about improving care and standards for the better so residents can benefit.


Outside of work, I captain a local cricket team. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family. My wife is also a nurse, and we have three children so life is wonderful and busy.