
Well done to all at St Joseph's for making Mum feel so comfortable and welcome.A P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would thoroughly recommend St Joseph'sIan M(Son of Resident/Service User)

St Joseph's have an amazing Team of Carers, they are respectful, kindSheena S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Well done to all at St Joseph's for making Mum feel so comfortable and welcome.A P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would thoroughly recommend St Joseph'sIan M(Son of Resident/Service User)

St Joseph's have an amazing Team of Carers, they are respectful, kindSheena S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

St Josephs in Sudbury is a caring home supporting up to 60 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering care for those living with dementia.
The home continues to welcome new residents for a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays and long term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.
St Joseph's care team gets to know customers and...
Care Provided by St Joseph's
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at St Josephs will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Joseph's for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Joseph's 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqueline Court(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at St Josephs.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
St Joseph's Reviews (84)
St Joseph's has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Joseph's has 84 reviews.
As a chartered surveyor I have inspected many care homes. St.Josephs does not feel like one at all, more like a small hotel for retired gentle folk. I was next of kin for my elderly Aunt who after being widowed decided she'd like to be closer to me than her previous care home. She moved to St.Josephs in July 2025 and since that day the caring loving environment there lifted a huge weight off our shoulders. A massive stroke in 2019 had rendered my Aunt immobile but that never seemed an issue for the staff, but did mean she did not get the benefit of all the activities that we saw others enjoying, its always a full calendar of events. She has left us now, but the care shown by the staff at the time was just great.
My husband spent periods of respite in St Josephs' Gainsborough Wing, which specialises in dementia care, leading to permanent residence until March this year, when he sadly passed away. I would like thank Jacquie, Anne, Debbie, Fran and ALL the staff, from the management down, for their professionalism, kindness, compassion and understanding. St Joseph's is a special place. When you walk through the door feeling worried, anxious and stressed about finding a suitable place for your loved one to be cared for, you are met by smiling, friendly staff and a warm welcoming atmosphere, and then by Ashley, the heart of the admin team, who is reassuring and understanding. Dementia, as we know, can be very difficult and challenging. The staff at St Joseph's meet it with love, patience, humour and creativity, providing many activities and outings and wonderful and varied menus and treats to enjoy. St Josephs provides residents with an improved quality of life, which is beyond price.
Our friend is very happy at St Joseph's and has made a lovely home for herself in the time she has been living there.
It's really a wonderful place.
My aunt has settled in very quickly. She has a lovely room and when we call on the phone, she sounds genuinely happy. Knowing she is safe and surrounded by lots of people who can help her is such a relief. She's made friends, enjoys lots of activities and often says it feels like a lovely hotel, apparently the food is exceptional! The environment is light, airy and well cared for, and the staff are consistently friendly and approachable. Access to a doctor has also been straightforward, which gives real peace of mind. We're very grateful for the care and support shown to both my aunt and our family, it really does make all the difference.
I am really grateful to St Joseph's for helping my Mum to recover after a difficult spell in hospital following two falls at home. The staff are really warm and professional. Ashley on the admin team has ensured everything has gone smoothly at what has been a difficult and stressful time for my Mum and our family. Really pleased.
My father was in St Joseph's from August 2024 to February 2026. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and definitely made my father feel special. He responded really well to their humour and sense of fun. They were always attentive to his needs and nothing was too much trouble. There is excellent support throughout and St Joseph's welcomed feedback through relatives meetings. Staff were very good at letting me know about any health concerns and liaised well with paramedics and the hospital when required. The management team were excellent and always accessible and ready to assist with any questions.
Mum had been with you since last April and you settled her in and looked after her so well while she was with you giving our family huge peace of mind, something we will always remember.
A Doctors visit was always accessible, staff chatty and warm.
We thank you all.
The service provided by the care home was absolutely brilliant from all departments .we could not find fault with any part of the services of St Joseph's care home all members of staff from management to the cleaner's were excellent.
We were looking for a care home for our mother and were recommended a few to look at in Sudbury. As soon as we entered St Josephs, we felt it was right. It was light and airy, with wide corridors, a large day room and a pleasant feel to the dining room. All the staff are friendly and welcoming, and nothing seems to be too much trouble. From carers, admin and management mum receives the best care and although she has not been at St Josephs long, she feels settled and safe and is enjoying her new home. We couldn't ask for more - a big thank you to everyone at St Josephs.
Well done to all at St Joseph's for making Mum feel so comfortable and welcome. A relaxed and friendly home with large social areas as well as lots of places to sit if you want to be quiet or chat with family visiting.
She was made very welcome and was encouraged to join in meal times, events etc.
I would thoroughly recommend St Joseph's
When my mother moved into St Joseph's. It was a great relief as I did not have to worry about her as I knew the carers would look after her, as they understood her needs. I will be forever grateful to them for caring for my mother to her final days, she had 2 happy years with you. Thank you Sheena
Our Dad moved to St Josephs approx 15 months ago and despite our concerns he settled in very quickly and treated it as his home in no time at all. Without doubt the main reason for this was down to the approach and attitude of all the St Josephs team. They were consistently friendly, considerate and caring and we could see they really liked Dad. They enjoyed having fun together and didn't mind Dad busying himself with tidying up or exploring everything. The team leaders medical care was first rate they were alert to and changes and advised us and the Doctors as necessary. A huge thank you to everyone for their care and kindness.
Both my parents have been residents at St. Joseph's for a total of 4 years. Both received excellent care throughout and at their end-of-life stages. The staff are kind, friendly and compassionate and we, as a family, felt confident that they were well looked after and in a safe environment. Communication was good and I was always well informed of any issues regarding my parents. The home has a calm and welcoming atmosphere and is always spotless. I am forever grateful for the caring support and friendship my parents received from the staff and would have no hesitation in recommending St. Joseph's to anyone who needs assistance.
Although on the face of it a negative review however, care and other ancillary staff are very much exempted from any criticism.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and your comment regarding our care staff is appreciated. We are sorry that you do not feel other areas of Mum's stay were at the standard expected and we hope we can discuss this with you further to ensure any concerns are understood and rectified...
Mum has been at St Joseph's just over 2 weeks now, following a lengthy hospital stay & emergency operation. The staff at St Joseph's have been incredible - making a very difficult time much easier. The care they take over Mum is heart warming & although she is still settling in, I feel positive about her future for the first time in a long time. The staff are also very welcoming when we visit. The cleanliness is 5 star & the food is varied & wholesome. I feel very lucky to have get Mum a place here.
When we had to make the difficult decision to pass Mum's care into the hands of the professionals there was only place we ever considered and that was St Joseph's. We had heard so many good things about the staff and their compassionate care. We were not disappointed, from the day Mum entered the home we knew she was safe and in good hands. However the staff didn't just take care of mum they took care of us as a family too. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we will be forever grateful to them for their compassionate care especially as Mum came to the end of her life. Simply put the staff just couldn't do enough for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who finds themselves no longer able to care for their loved ones at home. Thank you will never be enough!
As a family, we are now looking to place my wife within a care home permanently and will not look further than St Joseph's.
My mother was a resident in St Joseph's for nearly four years until her death in December 2024. I cannot say strongly enough how amazing they were in handling her care and her well being. She was not the easiest of people to deal with but everything that was done for her was done with a smile on the carers faces. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The staff's kindness in Mum's last few days was so touching. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending St Joseph's.
My mum is currently residing at St Joseph's and I wanted to say how amazing they are. One of the carers took my mum to the zoo last week which she thoroughly enjoyed and then danced to theatre music when she returned. That particular carer is so kind and the staff there are all so nice.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 July 2025Good
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact St Josephs directly for further information.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Jan 2026
A Sudbury care home is delighted to have been classed as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible. The team at Anchor’s St Josephs care...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Suffolk are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each activity...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Joseph's
What types of Care is St Joseph's registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Joseph's have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Joseph's?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Joseph's to the centre of Sudbury?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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