Woodbridge Lodge Care Home

5 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JJ
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  • Woodbridge Lodge Care Home, Woodbridge
Woodbridge Lodge Care Home is located a short walking distance from the town of Woodbridge in Suffolk. Situated away from the road, the home has large grounds for the residents to enjoy.

Woodbridge Lodge provides support to people who require long-term care and offers a homely living environment to all residents and service users.

Woodbridge Lodge aim to offer residents a relaxing ‘home-from-home’ that can be enjoyed by staff and visitors alike.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

* Subject to assessment

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Woodbridge Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Bishnu Lamichhane (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2002

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Woodbridge Lodge Care Home Reviews (77)

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Woodbridge Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodbridge Lodge Care Home has 77 reviews.

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Review from Abigail P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my father from his flat in London in April which was a difficult decision and one we were dreading having to do but he has settled into The Lodge incredibly well and is being looked after beautifully. He is happy and feels at home, the staff seem to be lovely. Very relieved that the move went
so smoothly.

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Review from J J (Regular Volunteer) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This beautiful family feel home offers excellent support and care along with activities that stimulate and engage the people living there. The food is all home made with a good choice and lovely afternoon cakes. The gardens are amazing with some resident rooms overlooking the well maintained gardens.The
staff team are so kind and caring, making everyone feel welcome and the manager is always available to residents, families and volunteers.

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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I was very happy with the high standard of care my mother received, especially in her final weeks. Everyone was so kind, caring, friendly and supportive. Nothing was too much trouble even at busy times. I was always warmly welcomed and offered a cup of tea. Mum had enjoyed an active, social, independent
life before health problems slowed her down, so welcomed that side of the care she received. When mum's health started to decline, I was reassured that all end of life care was in place. It was a great comfort to me as mum passed peacefully away. The carers were so kind at this sad time.

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Review from Richard B (Son of Resident) published on 10 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother who has vascular dementia has been put into Woodbridge Lodge for assessment. The service and care provided by this home have been excellent. The manager and staff put in so much effort in keeping all the residents and their relatives they visit up to date on the care provided and the level
of support and the care given to my mother has made such a difference to her quality of life. This is truly a well run and excellent care home.

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Review from John K (Husband of Resident) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everybody is cheerful, friendly and ready to put themselves out. My wife is more content and happier.

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Review from Diane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the level of care shown during this pandemic throughout the last year. As a family, we couldn't have wished for our Mum to be better looked after. It has been good to see that the residents have been fully involved in lots of activities and that our Mum has been participating in activities
we know she enjoys.

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Review from Peter K (Son of Resident) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Council placement. Never heard of home before mothers admission, very homely home. Happy with her care, safety, and security. We will be happier when we can visit as and when we like. The rest of the family would like access as well.

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Review from Sharron M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has dementia and needs 24/7 care. All the staff at Woodbridge Lodge are amazing. They have a great entertainment team and engage the residents in many different activities in which they all enjoy. The food is always of good quality at meals, and refreshments, tea and cake available throughout
the day. I would highly recommend Woodbridge Lodge.

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Review from Karen O (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has had a difficult time recently due to her Alzheimer's, leading to a spell in hospital and a temporary stay at another home. When she moved in, the staff at Woodbridge Lodge were absolutely wonderful and made her (and me) feel so welcome. They took a real interest in her and she seems to be settling
in well. I've had regular updates on her progress, which is particularly helpful during this pandemic. They clearly have good strategies for dealing with her anxiety and I'm so grateful to be able to entrust her to their care.

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Review from L B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the staff at Woodbridge Lodge have done their very best to ensure that the residents are kept safe. They should be highly recommended for their communication with relatives and their efforts to keep the residents entertained and busy.
Thank you.

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Review from P S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My parents are well looked after and through Covid 19 the home has kept us informed daily which has reassured us, and the staff have been excellent and caring through this difficult time and safe, the entertainment is excellent and my parents are joining in, the food is satisfactory can’t thank you
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Review from Christine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is a resident at Woodbridge Lodge, she is so well looked after and has started to join in with some of the activities. It is a very well run care home, she enjoys the food too.
I live a long way away but when I ring the staff are so reassuring and nothing is too much trouble for them.

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Review from Martin S (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is now 101 and the care and attention she has had over the last 6 months of Covid-19 can only be described as outstanding. I am also very impressed with the communication between the home and myself. Every evening I have received a text confirming the home is free of Covid-19.

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Review from J G (Friend of Resident) published on 2 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a visitor I am always made to feel welcome. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from H H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff always very friendly and kind to my step-mum; who has been here for three years.

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Review from Nicola H (Cousin of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Most importantly, my cousin mostly seems happy and is treated with affection and respect by all the carers I have seen. The improvements I would like are - more activities in the home, especially painting; better dental care; more care over possessions e.g missing shoes etc; better use of the garden,
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Review from Joan H (Friend of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend is well looked after and always kept nice and clean. The food is lovely and the staff are always coming round to see if she needs a drink. The home is kept clean and tidy. Woodbridge Lodge is a lovely place.

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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother is well cared for and the staff meet all her needs.

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Review from L A (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble. There is a social atmosphere among the residents and there is no pressure on them. As a visitor, I am always made welcome. Woodbridge Lodge provided my mother with a lovely 100th birthday party.

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Review from Sheila B (Respite Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been very helpful since my arrival and I cannot think of a better place to be staying. The care is very good if you have had a major operation before coming here.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.529)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10 for Woodbridge Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.529 for Woodbridge Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (133 Goods x 4) + (18 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 384 Ratings = 4.529

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodbridge Lodge Care Home is based on 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Jun 2022

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Sinead

Sinead Lambert

Job Title: Home Manager

Sinead has been working in the care sector since 2015 and has experienced different roles. She is now a manager at Spring and finds it very fulfilling to make a positive impact on the residents, families, and staff. Spring feels like her second home and she loves working there.

Ed

Ed Lamb

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have worked in care since the age of 16, working in many homes and various positions. I am now working at Woodbridge Lodge as Deputy Manager. The home has a lovely homely feel. We are always working to maintain the highest quality care, making sure all are comfortable and their holistic needs are met.


Outside work enjoy running, swimming and travelling.

Mel

Mel Moye

Job Title: Administrator

I have been in the administration role for about 18 years.


Before working for Kingsley I was an administrator for a local company and I was teaching swimming which I still do.


I love working at Woodbridge Lodge as the staff are all friendly and I enjoy being able to interact with the residents and their families. When I'm not at work I like being outside and keeping fit.

Rachel Dye

Rachel Dye

Job Title: Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Before coming to Kingsley in 2022, I was at another care home in Woodbridge as a social engagement leader. This was a similar position but in a much larger home; what I love about Woodbridge Lodge is that it is smaller home with a family orientated feel about it. We are fortunate to have a great, supportive staff team here and lovely residents and families. Outside work I run my own cake business from home and regularly participate in charitable evenings. I am married with two children aged 19 and 20, both at university.

Samantha Harvey

Samantha Harvey

Job Title: Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

I started my career in the care industry and soon realised that this was my passion, moving from care assistant roles to lifestyle coordinator. Woodbridge Lodge is a beautiful home and I love my role as lifestyle coordinator, supporting our residents and making every day bright, different and interesting for them. I am very passionate about my job and what I do. Outside work, I enjoy taking part in charity running events with my husband and two children and also enjoy exploring the countryside.

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