Woodbridge Lodge Care Home

5 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JJ
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9.5 77 Reviews
  • 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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9.5

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 P B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always welcoming and helpful, the food is very good and the premises are very clean. Mum is very happy and well looked after. The only thing which I know nothing can be done about is the lack of the amount of available parking.

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

Warm welcome and friendly staff. Light, spacious conservatory looking out onto a huge, beautifully planned garden with outdoor seating. The flower arranging activity in the conservatory was very much enjoyed by the residents and us. We are always offered refreshments when we visit. The residents are
treated with respect, great care and patience.

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Review from B S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good homely feel.

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Review from J H (Next of Kin) published on 24 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

She is very happy here - we cannot fault this home in any way.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and on hand to answer any questions about dad and his care.
Quality of food seems very good and dad always says how much he enjoys his meals.
Management always very approachable but admin and contact, especially regarding activities, could be improved.

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Review from S R (Wife of Resident) published on 23 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough for the care that my husband receives. The staff and carers really do understand the meaning of tender loving care. The food is always beautifully cooked and presented and every effort is made by carers to help and encourage residents who are sometimes reluctant to eat.
The cleanliness is excellent.

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Review from Jane A (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Following a visit to my stepfather, he was extremely happy after participating in the Woodbridge combined care home choir concert on 26th June funded by comic relief. He found it lovely and especially listening to the children. He very much enjous the singing and participating in the choir and getting
out to other venues.

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Review from Wendy W (Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's alright, I like my room and the garden, I get anything I need.

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Review from Duncan L (Husband of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife has been at Woodbridge Lodge for the past four months with mild dementia. I have had health problems that made care for her imperative. I was in hospital when my children arranged for her admission. When I was able to visit, I was very impressed with the care she was receiving - the staff were
unfailingly kind and caring. She has continued to be happy and healthy - it is a well run and impressive establishment.

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Review from Alison (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodbridge Lodge is a lovely home. The house is large and substantial with beautiful mature gardens which are well looked after, giving a warm country atmosphere.


The staff are exceptional. They know the residents and relatives well and always have the time to help, as and when required.
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there has been Dementia training for the staff, which I believe has helped my mother become more settled and accepting of her situation.


The food is home cooked and very appetising. Drinks are always available and the homemade cakes are excellent!

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Review from Valerie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very warm and caring home with a very homely atmosphere. The staff are very much part of the family and treat the residents with kindness. The home is well run and the staff are very well trained and seem to have a great deal of understanding of the residents physical and mental well being.
The food is well cooked with plenty of variety. The residents are encouraged to join in and make cakes for afternoon tea. There are a variety of activities which they can join in if they wish. Entertainment is put on at regular intervals and members of the public are invited to join in. Overall a lovely place for my Mum to be.

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Review from D S (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Woodbridge Lodge has recently had a bit of a facelift. New flooring decoration etc. The home looks more pleasing to the eye when entering. The staff are always friendly when I visit and information sent to me by email of any up and coming events etc.

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Review from David B (Nephew of Resident) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We find the care at Woodbridge Lodge to be very satisfactory for my aunt, she seems very happy there.

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Review from L V (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved into Woodbridge Lodge just over 3 months ago and in that short time, he has changed from a lonely disgruntled old man to a content, happy gentleman. He is a pleasure to visit and all the staff welcome members of the family at all times of the day. Dad has rekindled his love of music
by playing piano for everyone and recently celebrated his 94th birthday with all his new friends there. He's fitter, healthier and happier - so I'm happier too!

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Review from Horace Clifford W (Resident) published on 8 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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Review from Steven (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A very homely atmosphere with very caring staff. There is a wonderful feeling as you walk in the front door. The entertainment is very good and some events are open to the public . They have a very good menu, with good choices. Overall an excellent home from home.

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Review from Mark B (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Woodbridge Lodge highly enough. My mother has been a resident for the past three (3) years. She initially came to the home for respite care and was so happy we made arrangements for her to stay permanently. The home is situated in an period property and it is partly down to this that
it provides a "cosy" atmosphere, with all the squeaks and friendly noises. I mention this as my mother is not a lover of the hotel style modern homes. The staff provide amazing care. Recently my mother was taken to hospital, due to suffering an illness, and as I live 200 miles away staff went with her to hospital and contacted me as soon as the ambulance had left to inform me of the situation. Further the staff member who went with her also contacted me with an update. Again I mention this as an example of the care for not just the residents but their families as well. As with other reviews the grounds are lovely and well maintained.

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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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