Ford Place

Ford Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EP

0333 2419707

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Welcome to Ford Place

An industry leading private nursing facility

Ford Place is a luxury care home, owned and operated by the Stow Healthcare Group. We pride ourselves on providing premium residential and nursing care in a stunning Grade II Listed mansion. Our family values and desire for excellence enable us to offer a service that is unrivalled.

At Ford Place each resident can choose between three levels of historic suite; all offering generous living accommodation, quality furnishings, a private telephone line, digital TV, and access to all communal facilities. Importantly, each suite can be personalised to allow you to turn Ford Place into your home. In addition to premium residential and nursing care and well-appointed suites, Ford Place provides three and a half acres of beautifully maintained gardens, including a historic walled garden, and private areas for residents to enjoy.

Just a very heartfelt thanks to you and all your staff for your kindness in caring for my husband in his last week. I can’t think of anywhere else I would have liked him to be, I know he was in the best place.

BC,

A great big Thank you for looking after mum, we are very grateful that you made Mum’s final years as comfortable as possible, many thanks.

SK,

We cannot express our gratitude enough for the compassionate and professional care given to our mum during her time in Ford Place, thank you!

JP,

I realise that J was only with you for a short (time), but the care and consideration that both she herself, and all her family members, together with her numerous visitors received, was way beyond anything that we have experienced before, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you most sincerely.

HW,

Friend of Resident

I cannot thank you enough for all the help and kindness you have all given me, whilst staying here with you all. I felt really ill when I first arrived here but after a couple of days and lovely food I was back on my feet! I won’t forget you all and when I’m much better I will come to see you all again. I will miss you all.

K,

Resident

Thank you for your kindness, dedication and hard work. I could not have found or wished for a more caring environment for mum, I shall miss all your friendly faces and the warmth I received on all my visits.

AJ,

Daughter of Resident

Ford Place is a lovely home, so clean and comfortable with everyone friendly and caring. My partner is very happy here. Which allows me to relax and enjoy my break. Thank you.

WG,

Partner of Resident

My aunt was admitted Ford Place due to numerous falls for observation and rehabilitation. Ford Place was very good in every respect. Very pleasant environment, no unpleasant smells, lovely garden, very good care from all, pleasant and helpful staff. Very good food. No complaints at all.

SB,

Niece of Resident

Essential in helping us through an unknown and difficult period. Nursing staff supportive in all aspects. My father was able to return to independent living after 3 months of their support while he went through chemotherapy at the age of 79... Thank you.

DY,

Family of Resident

I have experience, through the care of my in-laws of a great number of care homes. Without any doubt Ford Place is the best by far. The cleanliness, care, friendliness of staff and air of caring professionalism are exemplary.

TT,

Family of Resident

Life at Ford Place

Delivering premium nursing care in Norfolk

Ford Place is a beautiful Grade II Listed country mansion originally built between 1795 and 1805. The house was commissioned by George Beauchamp Proctor Esquire, the second son of Sir William Beauchamp Proctor, who was a sponsor to Sir John Ross’s second voyage in search of the North-West Passage. The House has had a number of notable owners since Gesurge Beauchamp, including Sir William Gentle, Mayor of Thetford and Cornell Fison, a famous East Anglian merchant.

Ford Place is located on the site of a former Augustinian Friary and is built of gault brick and black glazed pantiles. The house was extended in the 1860s by Cornell Fison, to increase its stature as a prominant family home, and then again in the 2000s to provide specialist nursing facilities.

Today, Ford Place stands in three and a half acres of formal gardens, including a historic walled garden. Many of the original features of the house and garden have been preserved for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors alike. The nursing home offers premium long term, convalescent and respite care in a stunning facility.

Ford Place is situated on the beautiful River Thet and is bordered by the historic market town on Thetford. In addition, Ford Place is located close to Thetford Forest, as well as the Elveden and Euston Estates and Center Parcs holiday resort.

Regular days out
Community and charity events
Various groups
Games and puzzles

Daily life at Ford Place is a mixture of enjoyable social events and peaceful relaxation.

For those residents wishing to keep themselves occupied, our activities coordinators arrange a busy schedule of interesting and varied activities. Our regular events include singing, painting, cards and other board games, movie afternoons, reminiscence and poetry readings, as well as regular live music performances. Importantly, relatives and friends are always encouraged to join in. Residents who do not wish to take part in groups activities are given time on a one to one basis, allowing them enjoyable conversation and providing them with company.

Additionally, larger events are organised on a yearly basis, such as the annual cricket match at Stowlangtoft Hall, coffee mornings, and trips to local attractions. Whatever your interest, there is something at Ford Place for you.

Generous living accommodation
Quality furnishings
Private telephone line
Digital TV
Access to all communal facilities

At Ford Place each resident can choose between three levels of historic suite; all offering generous living accommodation, quality furnishings, a private telephone line, digital TV, and access to all communal facilities. Importantly, each suite can be personalised to allow you to turn Ford Place into your home. In addition to premium residential and nursing care and well-appointed suites, Ford Place provides three acres of beautifully maintained gardens, including a historic walled garden.

Ford Place fees include 24-hour premium care, fine linens, In-house laundry, freshly prepared meals from our professional kitchen, and regular social functions.

At Ford Place we recognise the importance of food, not just as a source of nutrition, but for the way in which it encourages our residents to socialise, reminisce and celebrate. Our meals are freshly cooked, nutritionally balanced and served in gorgeous surroundings to encourage residents to enjoy their mealtimes.

We look to the seasons to inspire change in our menus and take care to prepare dishes that reflect food our residents have been used to enjoying throughout their lives as well as encouraging residents to try something new!

We cater for a variety of dietary requirements and benefit from staff with training in nutrition, who work closely with the care and catering staff to ensure good levels of nutrition are maintained. Food can be enjoyed in your own room should you so choose.

WiFi Internet
VOIP Telephones
Electronic Care Planning

Elveden Inn & Courtyard
The Elveden estate is home to an award winning AA Rosette restaurant, country pub, food hall, home and garden shops. It provides a unique shopping experience, where farming, food production and retailing infuse together to create an exclusive environment - www.elveden.com - 01842 898066
City of Cambridge
The historic university city of Cambridge is just 30 minutes away. Visit the colleges and take a guided punt along the scenic River Cam - www.visitcambridge.org
Newmarket Racecourse
Famous for its horse-racing heritage, why not dress up and have a flutter. www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
Center Parcs
Center Parcs is an award-winning holiday village in Elveden Forest, Suffolk. Perfect for a short family breaks in the UK - www.centerparcs.co.uk/villages/elveden
West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village
Discover what it was like to live in Anglo-Saxon times - www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/play/weststow-asv.cfm
Ickworth House, Park & Gardens
A beautiful stately home run by the National Trust - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-ickworthhouseparkandgarden - 01284 735270

Winner
National Care Operations Director (Ruth French) – National Care Awards – November 2016
Winner
Suffolk Agricultural Association's BALE (best alternative land enterprise) Award for overall winner for Stowlangtoft Healthcare LLP - October 2015
Winner
Suffolk Agricultural Association's BALE (best alternative land enterprise) Award for Best Newcomer for Stowlangtoft Healthcare LLP - October 2014
Shortlisted
East Anglian Daily Times's 2013 Business Awards in the 'Family Business of the Year' category for the Catchpole family - June 2013
Shortlisted
East Anglian Daily Times's 2013 Business Awards in the 'Young Business Person of the Year' category for Roger Catchpole - June 2013

Suites

Beauchamp Suite

Our Beauchamp Suites are named after influential businessman George Beachamp Esq. The Beauchamp Suites offer premium accommodation in the Main House and at Ford Pace. All Beauchamp Suites provide our largest bedrooms, all of which are generous enough to accommodate couples.

^£1,395week

Electronic care planning
Full en-suite wetrooms
Access to all communal facilities
WiFi Internet access
VOIP Telephone option
Electronic profiling beds

Reserve

Fison Suite

Named after noted local merchant Cornell Fison, each Fison Suite provides large and well appointed rooms for our residents. All Fison Suites provide either spacious single or comfortable double occupancy accommodation.

^£1,195week

Electronic care planning
En-suite bathrooms
Access to all communal facilities
WiFi Internet access
VOIP Telephone option
Electronic profiling beds

Reserve

Gentle Suite

Named after Sir William Gentle, ex Chief Constable of Brighton, who owned Ford Place until his death in 1948. Sir William was the last private owner of the house before it became a care home. Each Gentle Suite is able to offer a unique experience for our residents. All Gentle Suites provide generous single occupancy accommodation.