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Badgers Wood

29 School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6EF
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The care she was given was outstandingGerry C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Badgers Wood, Norwich
I would definitely recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a care home.Jane J(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Badgers Wood, Norwich

Badgers Wood is a residential care home situated in Drayton, approximately four miles from the city of Norwich.

This outstanding care home comes with a library, a retro lounge and a seaside room for relaxation and reminiscence. For those who enjoy a little pampering, there is a hair and nail salon available for the residents. The home also has its own cafe, enabling friends and family to spend time with their...  

Care Provided by Badgers Wood

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,500 - £2,000£1,500 - £2,000

Contact Badgers Wood to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Claire Corrigan (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)

Badgers Wood Reviews (31)

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9.4

Badgers Wood has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.361) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Badgers Wood has 31 reviews.

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Review from Linda C (Friend of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always a warm welcome for visitors with lovely friendly staff including the Management Team. Care Staff are brilliant, going out of their way to keep Residents happy and families updated.

Badgers Wood is lovely and clean with good facilities. The food is good with a choice given each day. There is an impressive level of Activities daily for Residents to join in with, but its the staff that make it feel like 'one big family'.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you feel welcomed and supported, and that our team's care, communication, and family spirit shine through. Creating a happy, comfortable home for our residents and their families means a great deal to us, and your feedback will be proudly shared with the whole team.

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Review from Gillian S (Wife of Resident) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to say how impressed we are with the staff, they are all very friendly and kind and will do anything. The management are brilliant. The food is very good. My family all think it is a very, very good care home.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear that Badgers Wood's support and services along with it's pivotal staff and management team meet your loved one's needs and your own expectations. The team work hard and take huge pride in doing their best, and feedback like yours...  

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Review from D T (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care & compassion shown towards my father every time I visit is second to none. My father doesnt do every activity on offer but the one he does do, he appears he really enjoy, the friendly staff have really enriched my dads life, I have nothing but positive things to talk about Badgers Wood, thank you to everybody involved.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to review our care service. We are so glad to hear that your father is enjoying life at Badgers Wood, with a rich and diverse offering of meaningful daily pastimes and social engagement opportunities. The staff pride themselves on reaching out to each resident (and...  

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Review from Clifford C (Husband of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's now almost a year that my wife has been here. During this time there has always been a great deal of care & respect given which has enabled her to settle in & feel comfortable & happy with her needs & welfare.
Myself, family & other visitors are all treated especially well and activities help daily routines become more enjoyable for everyone.
Management are always caring, understanding, approachable, always there to listen to problems or concerns. This gives me peace of mind and confidence knowing my wife is in 'good hands'

Other staff (nursing) are always so helpful, hardworking doing a very often hard tiring job but with much consideration. Other support staff are also excellant.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to write us such a comprehensive review. The whole team take a huge pride in assisting residents and their families to feel welcome and at home with us. We are so glad to hear that we have met your expectations in terms of what 'good care' looks like, across all areas.

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Review from Peter C (Respite Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would just like to say that Badgers Wood is the best care home that I've stayed in. The staff are so friendly and compassionate and caring. They have time for you if you need to talk. The food is great, so much choice. I hope when my time comes that I would be able to stay at Badgers Wood.

Can't praise the staff enough for their kindness and compassion.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Badgers Wood Care Home. The team are proud to call themselves care professionals, reflecting person-centred outcomes in everything they do. We are happy to hear that your experience was so positive. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

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Review from Verity M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was in hospital for a long time and couldn't return home. I looked around ten-plus care homes and none had the same feeling as Badgers Wood. I knew straight away Mum would love living here, all the staff are friendly and very approachable. There are always activities going on which keeps all the residents engaged. Mum reports that the food is very good and there's always a cup of tea on offer. There is a real sense of community here. I know Mum is happy and well cared for.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us. Our team really do care about positive outcomes for their service users and that love and empathy extends to families, too, whom we are equally keen to work with and support. We are so glad to hear that your search for the right care home could conclude happily once you visited Badgers Wood.

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Review from Carl F (Husband of Resident) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant surroundings. Nice environment.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. We are so glad that you found our care home environment a positive experience. Our staff take pride in providing a clean, relaxed and welcoming environment and your feedback has been passed on to our team.

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Review from Jayne (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has settled in really well from day one. The staff and care they give are excellent. Planned activities every day, and knowing Dad is in here gives us peace of mind. Any concerns they will let you know.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your dad has settled in so well. We sincerely hope he continues to enjoy his stay with us.

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Review from Pamela F (Resident / Service User) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff excellent.

Food - A-star.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to review our care service. We are so pleased to hear that you have a high regard for our staff team and the food that we provide. We welcome all feedback but are glad to know that your experiences are positive.

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Review from Shirley L (Resident / Service User) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are good workers. Food is good. Activities offers are good. The lady who takes the activities is fun. The home is kept clean.

Overall, I would recommend Badgers Wood as a care home, safety and security.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Badgers Wood Care Home. Feedback is very important to us and it is wonderful to hear that you feel that your home is safe, secure and clean and that you enjoy the food and social side of life. We sincerely hope that you continue to enjoy your stay with us.

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Review from Sonia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very attentive.
Staff are wonderful and lovely and friendly.
Rooms are excellent.

Everything is wonderful.

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Review from O C (Resident / Service User) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I've been living here for a few months now. The staff are wonderful. Very kind and the food is really rather nice. It's tasty and that's what you want. My room is lovely, the view is nice and it's so quiet.

Reply from Anne Riches, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for us. We value everyone's feedback, as it helps us see what we are doing well, and areas where we can improve. We are glad to hear you are enjoying life at Badgers Wood!

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Review from T S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I come to visit my friend who is a resident here every week. She always sings the praises of all the staff. The home is clean and the staff are friendly. My friend (and the other residents I see) always seems happy and well looked after. They are well-fed, well cared for, warm and happy - what more can you ask for.

Reply from Anne Riches, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are so pleased to hear that your friend sings the praises of the staff - this kind of feedback means so much to the staff team. We are glad you find the standard of cleanliness to be satisfactory and believe that people are cared for well.

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Review from P F (Resident / Service User) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been here about 1 year and now my family to not have to worry they know I am well fed and cared for. The food is excellent.

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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Of course, things are rather different at the moment. However, the staff are doing their best to keep everyone happy and entertained. I've has a couple of window visits and we've talked on the phone several times. Now the vaccines are being given, hopefully, things will soon go back to normal.

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Review from Trinny T (Friend of Resident) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend recently moved in after a long stay in hospital. It's been hard, and he wasn't happy about needing 24/7 care. However, the staff made him feel at ease and are trying hard to help him settle - eg with his correspondence, food needs as well as day to day things.

Even though things are difficult, (ie covid), staff are cheerful, accommodating and helpful - my friendly always seems happier.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The team of staff at Badgers Wood are amazing. Even though we can't visit at the moment, staff are keeping us regularly updated with Mum's care and what she and her friends are getting up to each day. We are getting the email updates; thank you. It makes being separated easier to bear. The whole team are to be commended for keeping everyone safe and keeping everyone's spirits up.

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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Finding care for your loved one is a minefield. However, the manager and staff have eased our stress no end. Badgers Wood is lovely. It has some lovely, niche ideas and my mum is so happy already. She feels safe, valued and has made friends. Thank you - you are a wonderful team.

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Review from P B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We looked around several homes before choosing Badgers Wood.
Our reasons for picking this home were happy atmosphere, happy staff, warm, clean, light and bright, clean and happy residents.

Mum has been happy since moving in.

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Review from Wayne L (Friend of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our dear friend has moved into your care home recently, after being unwell. The love and care shown to him have been second to none. We are extremely impressed at how professional all of the staff are, and how clean the place is. Highly recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Badgers Wood

What types of Care is Badgers Wood registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

How many Rooms does Badgers Wood have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Badgers Wood?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Badgers Wood to the centre of Norwich?

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

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