
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.
My mother went into St Joseph's Home at the end of August. At 91 and having difficulties managing at home she had a fall down the stairs and broke her hip, leaving her with no mobility. This made it impossible for her to stay in her own home. St Joseph's Home made her feel really comfortable from the minute she entered. The staff are all really caring and take great care to make all individuals feel at home - everyone is kept really clean, food always looked good very tasty and rooms and grounds lovely.
This is an excellent care home, the staff are always available to answer any questions and are quick to help and deal with any situations regarding doctors visits and any other queries.
I am very happy with the way in which my mother is being cared for at St Josephs but much more importantly my mother is really happy, which she hasn't been for a long time. The staff are very friendly and caring. I did worry at first that there wasn't enough done to entertain, or keep the residents active, but they have appointed an activities co-ordinator which as made all the difference to the residents.
St Joseph's has provided wonderful care for my mother. The staff are absolutely lovely, the setting is beautiful and the atmosphere is like a relaxed country hotel. The whole place is run by the amazing and tireless manager whose unfailing kindness and commitment I have come to admire enormously. I couldn't recommend St Joseph's more highly.
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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