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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9.8

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 N A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has settled well into the home over the last 18months. The staff are friendly, approachable and caring. Their communication is excellent, we feel that she is safe and well looked after. She feels Davers Court is now her home.

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Review from Stephen D (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident at Davers Court until July 2017. During her 4 years there, the teams at Davers Court looked after her excellently. My thanks go to them all.

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Review from Christine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother passed away recently in West Suffolk Hospital. She had been in Davers Court for several years. The treatment she had from the carers and other staff was exemplary. Nothing was too much trouble. All aspects of care were handled in a kind, prompt and friendly manner.
I would have no hesitation
in recommending Davers Court.

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Review from J W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Davers Court team have been extremely helpful and understanding of my father-in-law's care needs. They have provided excellent, sensitive care. The home is very clean, well planned with excellent facilities. The staff are all kind and caring and make him feel very comfortable. The management team
are great communicators and have acted rapidly to our every concern. I would definitely recommend this home.

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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident for nearly 2 years. He died on Sunday 28th of May. His care has been full of kindness, patience and love. The care in his last few days went way beyond any duty. My dad, myself and my sister think of them as extended family. This applied to all the departments but especially
The Vines unit.
The food was very good, his personal care and hygiene was always spot on also. Always someone talking and joking with the residents. The cleanliness was very good as well.

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Review from Debbie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father moved in when Davers Court was newly completed.
The care received from the staff has been wonderful.
The food has been just right and the cleanliness excellent as he made bad messes.
In his last few days, everyone went beyond what we expected to make sure he was comforted and not left alone.

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

My father was a resident at Davers Court Care UK home on Vine Unit for two years.
In all that time I never had any cause for concern or complaint.
The room was always clean and kept in good condition.
Staff were always friendly and informative.
Sadly my father passed away at the home.
The staff
made sure it was peaceful and comfortable.
As a family, we could not have wished for a better ending to my father's life.
Full marks to all the staff and management.

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Review from T C (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Davers Court provides good appropriate care for my mother taking into account of her individual personality and needs.
The home is very welcoming and the atmosphere happy and positive. Access to management and staff is freely available. The home is clean and bright. My mother receives kind and compassionate
care.

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Review from Susan C (Relative of Resident) published on 24 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My father is very happy and contented living at this home. Very happy with everything!"

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Review from Joyce G (Friend of Resident) published on 24 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been visiting the home regularly for about 18 months and find everyone friendly and pleased to help. Our friend who lives at Davers Court has never looked better, more healthy, well looked after.

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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would be very happy to recommend Davers Court to anyone whose elderly relative needs care. My mother was there for just over a year before she passed away peacefully at the age of 97. During that year mum was always cared for in a personal homely way. She couldn't have been better looked after. I
visited daily and was always welcomed by the cheerful staff and saw nothing but happy, hardworking team of carers. They couldn't do enough for my mum and in her last hours sat with her and even came in on their day off to kiss her goodbye. They supported me too just when I needed it. A fabulous care home and highly recommended.

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Review from D B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During the week's stay treated extremely well. Staff knowledgeable and friendly. My husbands stay was a great help prior to arranging care for him at home. Many thanks.

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Review from Lucy O (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

very caring, clean, bright comfortable rooms. Staff are excellent special thanks to the carers for all their care and attention and for treating my father with dignity and respect at all times. Staff were a pleasure to deal with front desk to cleaning staff. My father is an ex GP and we both agree that
Davers Court is excellent and would not hesitate to recommend you and Care UK. Thank you so much

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Review from Monica H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was put into a hospital rehab bed straight from hospital at the home. He stayed about 4 weeks. I visited almost every day, sometimes with our dog and sometimes with my daughter. We were always made welcome.
We observed the care of my husband and were very impressed with the professionalism
and detail of care. The staff were always kind and compassionate, showing immense patience and cheerfulness with my sometimes confused and grumpy husband.
The room was very nice with an en-suite. The home itself is very attractive with it's many special attractions ie. barber, cinema, coffee shop. I would recommend it.

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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.