
Attentive, kind and considerate in all aspects of care provisionMark P(Son of Resident/Service User)

I felt the care my stepmother received was excellentP T(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

My dad who has advanced dementia is well cared for by the staff who understand his needsA K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Attentive, kind and considerate in all aspects of care provisionMark P(Son of Resident/Service User)

I felt the care my stepmother received was excellentP T(Stepdaughter of Resident/Service User)

My dad who has advanced dementia is well cared for by the staff who understand his needsA K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Kingsley Healthcare is proud to announce Allonsfield House as an idyllic country setting for person-centred nursing care.
Their home in the delightful rural Suffolk village of Campsea Ashe has long been a favourite place for residential and dementia care.
Now the home has its nursing registration they are able to invite in residents who need nursing care as well.
Allonsfield House really combines the best of town and country – it...
Care Provided by Allonsfield House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
* Subject to successful assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Allonsfield House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Allonsfield House Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bishnu Lamichhane(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (51)
Allonsfield House Nursing Home Reviews (74)
Allonsfield House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Allonsfield House Nursing Home has 74 reviews.
The staff were kind, understanding and caring. A beautiful room which was clean and attention to detail was paid with regard to cleanliness and ensuring the bed was comfortable and in working order. Staff were knowledgeable with regard to the medicines required and worked closely with the local GP practice which we found reassuring. The assessment of need was accurate which enhanced staff knowing the needs and how to meet those needs but also to be able to person-centred care. Lovely food at the time of main meals and well supported by snacks
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass them onto the team. I am pleased that you were satisfied with the room and the high standards of care that we aim to achieve.
I think £6000 per month is too much for the tiny room she is in!
My aunt has now been at this care home for just over 4 years. When she first arrived the home was rated as outstanding, however over the last two years the standards have dropped significantly and now has a rating of satisfactory. The support staff have always been pleasant and I believe they work hard for what is essentially minimum wage. I have struggled with the management, there is no continuity and there is regular change with the home manager position, this is despite being assured this will not continue to happen. Costs have gone up on average 10% a year which is profiteering, and standards have dropped. My aunt's personal possessions have also gone missing, including a watch which had sentimental value. In general I'm very disappointed.
Lots of fun activities.
Made lots of friends.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review for our home. We are glad that your mother-in-law enjoyed their stay with us at Allonsfield, it was a pleasure to meet you and your family.
My aunt was moved from a nursing home in another area to be closer to family. It was a very big move for my 93-year-old aunt but everyone here at Allonsfield House has made everything so easy. The staff are so welcoming and caring, nothing is too much trouble. I have every confidence that my aunt will be very happy here.
Since my mother has been in the home she has received excellent care and kindness. The staff are so caring and kind.
Very lovely staff, polite and helpful. Best manager so far in the 3 years my nanny has been here. The receptionist is always so kind.
Allonsfield House Nursing Home has improved beyond measure recently because a new staff member has brought new life and vigour into the residents' everyday lives at the home. I have seen my mother's well-being and mental health improve. Today she has gone on a trip which I am sure she will enjoy.
Although busy, the staff are a fantastic asset. Attentive, kind and considerate in all aspects of care provision. This is reflected across the whole organisation at Allonsfield. All staff, from cleaners, the caterers, maintenance, carers and nurses, all showed a very positive outlook to residents, taking time to talk to residents and visitors.
Thank you for your feedback. The team work hard and welcome the positive comments.
Very good as it was a short notice stay for emergency respite, the staff were very good, dealt with food very well for someone who is wheat and gluten-free. Would recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for a place for their loved ones.
Thank you for your review, we aim to met every residents needs to a high standard.
I write as the stepdaughter whose stepmother spent three weeks in respite care at Allonsfield in April 2023. I felt the care my stepmother received was excellent. She had no complaints to me during her stay and had she been unhappy at all she would have let me know. Of course, she wanted to get back to her home but having broken her arm and having early dementia she needed respite care. From my first enquiry as to there being a vacancy, to getting her to the home and eventually discharging her everything rang very smoothly. I found the staff friendly and had the feeling nothing was too much trouble. It was always clean and there were no unpleasant smells or the odour of trying to mask any smells. I therefore, recommend Allonsfield Care Home with pleasure.
Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased your stepmother enjoyed her stay while she recovered. The staff work hard to ensure we give outstanding care.
My dad who has advanced dementia is well cared for by the staff who understand his needs. The home is a welcoming place with friendly staff and excellent facilities and caring staff.
Thank you for your review, as a home we are always wanting to improve our services.
On the whole am very satisfied with the care my mother receives. There are some very strong points, flexibility, understanding and respect with regards to the resident and residents' family wishes. The majority of carers are good with several being excellent and the homely family atmosphere. There is one less strong point, some carers have not been good or interested in communicating with my mother and communication has been purely functional. The quality of carers is inconsistent (some are excellent and some rather poor) Overall the care is very good though.
Thank you for your review. As a home, we are changing and improving our services. Recently, we have appointed a new manager and activities coordinator and encourage all staff to communicate well with all residents and loved ones.
Allonsfield House is very good with care and attention. I recommend this lovely home, so good to be here.
Thank you for your review, its lovely to have great feedback.
All our likes like food, very well presented. The staff take great care with all aspects. The social side is now excellent and very well carried out. One of the best things is company transport to take us out. This is the best thing for those who can't walk and these have no one to help. Both our sons live in the USA, this means a change of scene! Very important.
Thank you so much for the lovely review and we are pleased that our services have improved and we will continue to work towards outstanding.
I have always found the home very well run and the staff considerate to both residents and visitors. Might I suggest putting up a cover over the front door, when staff are busy it takes a while for the front door to be answered - miserable when raining.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we will put your suggestion forward regarding the front door.
My Aunt has been a resident at Allonsfield for 4 years and throughout there has always been a central core of caring, respectful and fun staff. However, at times I have felt Allonsfield has lacked adequate leadership and more recently (like many other homes) sufficient levels of staff. I am delighted to say that all my concerns have either been addressed or are in the process of being remedied. Quarterly meetings are held for residents/family to express any concerns or desires. Our suggestions are properly listened to, actively encouraged and often acted upon when appropriate/possible. New staff members have been recruited and seem well qualified for this demanding vocation. In addition to puzzles, games and colouring books easily located within the home I was informed yesterday that a second activities person was joining the team very shortly so I am really looking forward to seeing pre-pandemic levels of activity. Well done team my visit yesterday was a delight!
Arranged for my 89-year-old father to stay here due to the fact that it seemed nice and clean and they had an on-site farm. Within weeks of his arrival, the place lost their manager and administrator. He spent 8 of 12 weeks in covid lockdown as the staff team repeatedly failed to enact government guidance (and would regularly tell me they didn't bother to read the guidance). His clothes went missing almost immediately and he never had enough clean clothes or pyjamas.
He was constantly left alone in his room and zero activities were provided. To top it all they left him in chronic pain when his gout flared up and refused to note or record our requests to get him appropriate medical treatment. When we did visit there would often be no drinking water in his room.
In the end, we couldn't wait to get him out of there and he is now in a wonderful care home which is genuinely amazing and has staff that really do care about their residents.
We would like to take this opportunity to reassure our service users, family and friends that we do not agree with this publication by the family of a former service user. Also if you have any concerns for your loved ones please do not hesitate to contact the manager of the service or one of the...
My mother moved into the nursing unit at Allonsfield House Nursing Home having suffered a severe stroke several months earlier although she sadly died within a month of becoming a resident. There is a good atmosphere in the centre and the staff are all warm and friendly and seem to care deeply about the people they look after. My mother needed quite high-level nursing assistance and I believe that was provided effectively and with compassion. The staff also asked about me and how I was managing and I really appreciated that. The facilities are good and the rooms in the nursing unit are well maintained and each has a door with direct access to the outside, which is a huge benefit to someone who is bed-bound. I believe that animals have a huge positive influence on the mental health of people. Although my Mother could not benefit personally from the small farm associated with the centre I saw it as a tremendous asset.
Dear Chris, thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to have been able to assist you and your family at such a difficult time. Best wishes, Nicola.
So glad that we found Allonsfield House when Dad's needs finally became too much for Mum and helpers at home. We looked at other homes but Allonsfield was the perfect place for my lovely dad. We found the staff to be kind, friendly, efficient, and welcoming, taking a real interest in those they care for. Nothing is too much trouble. Dad was happy and relaxed here, able to walk all day if he wanted. He enjoyed the human company and the visits from baby goats etc brought in from the home's little farm for residents to pet and bottle feed! The home itself is full of light, bright, clean, and airy rooms all with views of and access to the central garden, a lovely safe sunny space. We often met Dad in the conservatory, sitting in bright, modern comfortable chairs - it felt very homely and relaxing as does the whole place. The carpeted corridors keep sound muted. All the residents and staff that I met seemed happy to be there. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness to Dad and our family.
Dear Rosie, thank you so much for your kind words. Your dad is very much missed at Allonsfield and I am so happy that we were able to help make his last months comfortable and calm in our home. We look forward to commemorating him in our new memorial garden with his favourite gnome from his own garden. Sending best wishes from all at Allonsfield.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 November 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

I started my career in the care industry and soon realised my passion was nursing. I have acquired considerable experience working for the NHS in various positions as well as in private care homes. Since joining Kingsley, I have progressed from Clinical Lead Nurse to Home Manager at Woodbridge, before moving to Allonsfield. I love the support you get from a family-run company, and I am blessed with a great team. Outside work, I love reading and gardening and enjoy travelling.

I joined Allonsfield House in 2022 as a Care Coordinator, bringing with me a wealth of experience from a background in children’s fostering. My natural compassion, leadership, and dedication to person-centred care were quickly recognised, and I progressed to the role of Deputy Manager. I’m deeply passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting both residents and staff. My fostering background has given me a strong sense of empathy and commitment, which I bring into every aspect of my role. I take pride in helping to maintain the warm, supportive environment that makes Allonsfield House such a special place to live and work. With a strong focus on dignity, respect, and individual well-being, I continue to support and inspire my team to ensure our residents receive the highest standard of care.

I have been working here at Allonsfield for 15 years as head of housekeeping. I am organised and efficient, and I take great pride in my work to ensure the home is clean and presentable at all times. I really enjoy my work and I love being here for the residents, not only to help make a difference to their day, but also to see them smile.
In my spare time, I like to cook, and I enjoy watching wildlife documentaries, especially if they involve David Attenborough.
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