Nursing Homes in Woodbridge
Woodbridge has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Woodbridge at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Woodbridge, to help you judge the options below.
- Suffolk County Council pays, residential care: £1,064 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Suffolk: 90%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. Suffolk average is 67.
- People aged 75 and over: 40,100. Rising to 47,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 301 beds.
- Who pays, across Suffolk (estimate): 42% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,200. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 10,800. Rising to 16,800 by 2035, up 55%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Woodbridge
The assessment to secure first
It is worth having the person's needs formally recorded before homes are approached, because every funding route afterwards refers back to that document. A care needs assessment is free and considers mobility, continence, skin integrity, medication, nutrition, memory and how much the current arrangement leans on family. Ask for a carer's assessment at the same time if you provide regular unpaid care, since carers have rights of their own under the law. A relative can make either request on the person's behalf.
More than one source of help
The means tested route runs through a financial assessment of income and capital, and Suffolk County Council social care team carries out both that and the needs assessment before confirming the result. Separately, NHS funded nursing care is a contribution paid by the health service directly to the home towards the nursing element of the fee. Separately again, NHS continuing healthcare can cover the whole package where needs are primarily health related. Families often chase only the first of the three, so raise all of them and ask for each decision in writing.
Making sense of the fee
Nursing homes set their own weekly rates, generally above residential rates because qualified staff are employed on site at all hours. Ask what would trigger an increase, how much notice is given, and what the contract says about a period spent in hospital. Ask what falls outside the basic fee, as hairdressing, chiropody, escorted appointments and transport are usually charged separately. Ask specifically whether the nursing contribution is shown as a separate line on the invoice, since that is where most misunderstandings begin.
Choosing a Provider in Woodbridge and What to Check
When the grades cluster
With one home rated Outstanding and six rated Good, the published grades will not narrow the field much, so the reports have to. Open each and look at when the inspection happened, what was said about nurse staffing levels and clinical governance, and which areas were identified as capable of improvement. Where a home holds an Outstanding rating, the report usually explains precisely what lifted it above the others, and that is useful even if the home has no vacancy. Check too whether the manager has changed since the visit.
Clinical questions worth asking
Ask how many qualified nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how often agency nurses are used to fill gaps. Ask how the home manages wounds, pressure areas, diabetes, catheters and swallowing difficulties, and how quickly medical input can be arranged when someone deteriorates. Ask who reviews medication on admission and how regularly prescriptions are checked afterwards. Ask in what circumstances the home would conclude it could no longer meet someone's needs.
Judging the place in person
Visit around a mealtime, and watch how residents with high dependency are supported to eat and drink, since that is where staffing pressure shows first. Notice whether people are positioned comfortably, whether call bells are within reach, and how long they ring before anybody responds. Put questions about night cover and about how families are contacted when something changes to a senior nurse rather than an administrator. Then weigh what you saw against what the report recorded and decide with both in view.
7 nursing homes in Woodbridge
- Haughgate House Nursing Home · Haugh Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1JG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Haughgate House Nursing Home provides nursing care in Woodbridge for older people, including people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss. We also offer planned respite stays. Having qualified nurses here at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Grove Court · Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BW
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited
Grove Court is a nursing home in Woodbridge supporting older people who need nursing care, and we also take respite bookings. With registered nurses on site, health needs are looked after here rather than becoming a reason for someone to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Wickham House · Chapel Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cathena Healthcare Limited
Wickham House is a nursing home near Woodbridge, Suffolk, caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs can be met here rather than...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rendlesham Care Centre · 1a Suffolk Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Rendlesham Care Centre is a nursing home near Woodbridge in Suffolk. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, and for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Allonsfield House · Church Farm, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited
Allonsfield House is a nursing home near Woodbridge in Suffolk. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home · Saxtead, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9QY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited
We are Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cavell Manor · Bredfield Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1JB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Angel Care (Orchid Care Homes) Ltd
We are Cavell Manor, a nursing home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Suffolk, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,064 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,051 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Grove Court, 24 April 2026, Outstanding
- Allonsfield House, 4 March 2025, Good
- Rendlesham Care Centre, 3 October 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Wickham House, 29 April 2022, Good
- Cavell Manor, 18 February 2023, Good
- Haughgate House Nursing Home, 22 February 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Woodbridge
How many nursing homes are there in Woodbridge?
Woodbridge has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Woodbridge?
Suffolk County Council pays an average of £1,064 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Woodbridge were inspected most recently?
Grove Court (24 April 2026), Allonsfield House (4 March 2025) and Rendlesham Care Centre (3 October 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.