
We would happily recommend Mills Meadow to all prospective residents.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



We would happily recommend Mills Meadow to all prospective residents.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC (August 2019), Mills Meadow care home in Framlingham, Suffolk, offers exceptional, personalised care. The purpose-built home provides residential and dementia care for older people, both permanently and on a short-term basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
Mills Meadow has stunning lounges, a café with lots of homemade cake, a cinema room, art room and hair salon. All en-suite bedrooms are beautifully decorated and...
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC (August 2019), Mills Meadow care home in Framlingham, Suffolk, offers exceptional, personalised care. The purpose-built home provides residential and dementia care for older people, both permanently and on a short-term basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
Mills Meadow has stunning lounges, a café with lots of homemade cake, a cinema room, art room and hair salon. All en-suite bedrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished, and residents can bring their own possessions and furniture to make their room feel more like home.
The lifestyle team works hard to guarantee residents and day club members always have something fun to do, with regular activities, entertainment and outings in the minibus.
Care Provided by Mills Meadow
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 60 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Mills Meadow to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mills Meadow for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Wallace (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1988
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- On site
Mills Meadow Reviews (92)
Mills Meadow has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mills Meadow has 92 reviews.
Mum moved into Mills Meadow Care Home at the beginning of 2026 and has settled in well. The care is great and the staff all seem very friendly and helpful and genuinely caring and they keep family members regularly updated. Mum enjoys taking part in the daily activities and these have been great...
Mum moved into Mills Meadow Care Home at the beginning of 2026 and has settled in well. The care is great and the staff all seem very friendly and helpful and genuinely caring and they keep family members regularly updated. Mum enjoys taking part in the daily activities and these have been great for her socialisation as she had become isolated at home due to health and mobility issues. She has made some friends in the home. The food is also very good - Mum has some complicated dietary needs and the home has been great at catering for these. The home has a very welcoming environment and is always clean and tidy whenever we visit.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review of Mills Meadow. It is wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in so well and, most importantly, that she has made friends and is enjoying the daily activities. We are also so pleased that her dietary needs are being carefully supported and that you...
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review of Mills Meadow. It is wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in so well and, most importantly, that she has made friends and is enjoying the daily activities. We are also so pleased that her dietary needs are being carefully supported and that you involved in her care. Your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us, and we are delighted that Mum feels happy, welcomed and part of the Mills Meadow family.
Dad arrived after a prolonged hospital stay. He was in a terrible state, but within 24 hours the staff had treated him with so much dignity and care that we knew immediately it was the right place for him . This amazing level of care continued...
Dad arrived after a prolonged hospital stay. He was in a terrible state, but within 24 hours the staff had treated him with so much dignity and care that we knew immediately it was the right place for him . This amazing level of care continued over Dad's stay.
Dad developed very challenging behaviour, inspite of this we were supported by the staff who looked after Dad with enormous respect. All his needs were addressed and he managed two years of very comfortable life in his new home.
Dad died in 2026 and the Care we received as a family and to him, was exemplary, particular during his final days. I cannot recommend Mills Meadow enough.Everyone from the Manager, to the staff on the Unit,the Domestic staff,kitchen team, front desk, activities team and senior Management. We owe a huge debt of gratitude.
Special thanks to Liz Stuart Alice Su Stephanie Brendan Val Dhanesh Shanaka Roo Ray and everyone else who loved Dad so much.
We are incredibly proud of our team, your kind words have been shared with everyone — they were delighted to know how much their care, expertise and dedication have been...
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback about the care that your Dad received at Mills Meadow.We are incredibly proud of our team, your kind words have been shared with everyone — they were delighted to know how much their care, expertise and dedication have been appreciated.
At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Unfortunately when my mother could no longer live alone, we had to make the difficult decision to look for a care home, we looked at a few, but Mills Meadow was always my top choice, and it was a big relief to me when she was excepted. From the moment we entered, we were amazed at the...
Can't thank Mills Meadows staff enough for all they do. I'm truly grateful
Celia arrived at Mills Meadow aged 100 to convalesce after 8 weeks in hospital. She was looked after with love, kindness and great patience. The staff were all lovely. Sadly she died very peacefully after just over 2 weeks, tenderly attended to by mum's carers who could not have been kinder.
Celia arrived at Mills Meadow aged 100 to convalesce after 8 weeks in hospital. She was looked after with love, kindness and great patience. The staff were all lovely. Sadly she died very peacefully after just over 2 weeks, tenderly attended to by mum's carers who could not have been kinder.
At Mills Meadow Care Home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been such a positive one.
Although very expensive our, loved one was cared for exceedingly well and was very happy and contented at Mills Meadow for nearly three years. The staff were very welcoming and kind to us, and we were informed of any situation concerning the resident. We felt the atmosphere was happy, welcoming,...
Although very expensive our, loved one was cared for exceedingly well and was very happy and contented at Mills Meadow for nearly three years. The staff were very welcoming and kind to us, and we were informed of any situation concerning the resident. We felt the atmosphere was happy, welcoming, and part of a big family.
Thank you for the positive review. We are pleased that your loved one felt part of our Mill Meadow family. The team take great pride in offering exceptional care.
At Mills Meadow Care Home, we hold ourselves to a high standard and therefore we appreciate all feedback so we can continually look to improve and ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
They have been wonderful, kind, understanding and caring with our mum and all of us. We are so grateful that mum was able to get a place here so that with the home's help, we have been able to make the most of mum's last 1 1/2 years. Thank you for everything, and it was so wonderful having so much...
They have been wonderful, kind, understanding and caring with our mum and all of us. We are so grateful that mum was able to get a place here so that with the home's help, we have been able to make the most of mum's last 1 1/2 years. Thank you for everything, and it was so wonderful having so much garden space for our mother to spend time in.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback about the kind and understanding care that your Mum received at the home .
At Mills Meadow Care Home, we hold ourselves to a high standard and therefore we appreciate all feedback so we can continually look to improve and ensure the delivery of high quality care.
We are so grateful that we got our mum into this home. She certainly had a love, hate relationship with being here but I believe that was the dementia. We knew she was safe and we couldn't thank everyone enough for all that they did for her. The garden space was certainly a wonderful sanctuary for...
We are so grateful that we got our mum into this home. She certainly had a love, hate relationship with being here but I believe that was the dementia. We knew she was safe and we couldn't thank everyone enough for all that they did for her. The garden space was certainly a wonderful sanctuary for mum and myself when I visited. Her end days were hard but Mills Meadow did everything possible to keep her safe and out of pain.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience whilst your Mum stayed in our care.
At Mills Meadow Care Home we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
My mother spent the last 3 years at Mills Meadow and passed away very peacefully last week. All the staff treated her with dignity and respect and showed her genuine affection throughout her time with them. We were extremely touched by the compassion and love shown to her and us, her family, on her...
I cannot fault the management or staff and would not hesitate to recommend Mills Meadow to others.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback about the compassionate and dignified care that your mother received at the home during the last three years.
At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we hold ourselves to a high standard and therefore we appreciate all feedback so we can continually look to improve and ensure the delivery of high quality care.
The staff (both management and carers) were so kind, attentive and lovely to Dad's needs. We would happily recommend Mills Meadow...
The staff (both management and carers) were so kind, attentive and lovely to Dad's needs. We would happily recommend Mills Meadow to all prospective residents.
My mum, needed respite while having an insurance claim repair processed. From the first contact to the last contact there has been absolute professionalism, friendly service. We could not fault the home Mills Meadow nothing was a problem, mum was cared for if she needed anything she asked and...
My mum, needed respite while having an insurance claim repair processed. From the first contact to the last contact there has been absolute professionalism, friendly service. We could not fault the home Mills Meadow nothing was a problem, mum was cared for if she needed anything she asked and received. 3 good meals a day, drinks when she needed, her room was well organised and well equipped wet room, tv in her room, electric bed. We could not have been happier all round. Although we originally thought what a lot of money a week, but in reality well and truly worth every penny.
I came into Mills Meadow for respite care while repairs were carried out in my home after a water leak, claiming insurance, etc. It was very stressful, the 2 weeks here were wonderful for me.
I came into Mills Meadow for respite care while repairs were carried out in my home after a water leak, claiming insurance, etc. It was very stressful, the 2 weeks here were wonderful for me.
It is a cheerful, attractive place with a lovely garden to look out on and visit.
The staff are compassionate and engaging. It is extremely well managed and senior people are accessible and extraordinally helpful.
My...
It is a cheerful, attractive place with a lovely garden to look out on and visit.
The staff are compassionate and engaging. It is extremely well managed and senior people are accessible and extraordinally helpful.
My husband was eating very little and hardly left his room because of his illness o I have not rated food or activities.
My mum, was originally going to the day centre at Mills Meadow regularly twice a week. She always came out happy and smiling, and the whole team there were so attentive and caring to mum when she was there. They spoke to us about any concerns that they had, the communication between us was so...
Mum then came into the actual home at Mills Meadow, sadly only for 2 days, as she passed away very quickly. During the 2 days that mum was there, the kindness and compassion that was shown to her was beyond anything we had expected. Every member of staff, from the ladies in the reception, through to the overnight care team, were just so caring. Not only for mum but also for us relatives too. Nothing was too much trouble, they went above and beyond to make sure mum was comfortable, and well cared for right to the end. Amazing team of people.
From the initial visit to see if you could help with respite care to mum leaving has been an exceptional, outstanding service. Carers have been so kind to mum and she was very very appreciative of the care and help ans she made her recover to walking again. You have kept me updated and informed as...
From the initial visit to see if you could help with respite care to mum leaving has been an exceptional, outstanding service. Carers have been so kind to mum and she was very very appreciative of the care and help ans she made her recover to walking again. You have kept me updated and informed as necessary throughout the two weeks. Thank you to every member of the team on the "Sheeran" ward who looked offer and cared for mum.
In all this time, she was treated in a caring and professional way.
I cannot fault Mills Meadow and its staff in anyway. I will always be grateful for the way she was looked after in her final years.
In all this time, she was treated in a caring and professional way.
I cannot fault Mills Meadow and its staff in anyway. I will always be grateful for the way she was looked after in her final years.
As a family, we are so grateful to have chose Mills Meadow for our mum. As her needs have increased over the last 18 months, staff have shown her every care and kindness possible. We can relax knowing that she is content and so well looked after. From reception to care staff and housekeeping,...
Recently a member of staff visited Mum in hospital travelling 20 miles on her day off because she knew it was hard for any of us to get there. That says it all really. Thank you, everyone at Mills Meadow.
He has been at Mills Meadow since December 2022. He really loves living there and feels very well looked after and cared for. His weeks are always full with activities, socialising and meals in the dining room. He has a lovely view from his room which is important to him as he's lived in the area...
He has been at Mills Meadow since December 2022. He really loves living there and feels very well looked after and cared for. His weeks are always full with activities, socialising and meals in the dining room. He has a lovely view from his room which is important to him as he's lived in the area all his life.
thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
My aunt was admitted to Mills Meadow for two weeks of respite care after needing support after a fall at home. Despite being in the Christmas/New Year period the management of Mills Meadow responded very quickly to this urgent request and was able to provide 24-hour care for these two weeks....
My aunt was admitted to Mills Meadow for two weeks of respite care after needing support after a fall at home. Despite being in the Christmas/New Year period the management of Mills Meadow responded very quickly to this urgent request and was able to provide 24-hour care for these two weeks. Building a further understanding of the needs of my aunt, management organised a transfer to another care home (Hartismere Place) for further respite care closer to her own home and friends. Throughout her stay at Mills Meadow staff were very caring. understanding and helpful, and the management team was professional and efficient throughout.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
The administration support has been first class. This centre deserves its outstanding CQC rating from our experience.
A welcoming, warm, human-centred, resident-focused....
The administration support has been first class. This centre deserves its outstanding CQC rating from our experience.
A welcoming, warm, human-centred, resident-focused. Community with dogs welcomed and a live-in cat for residents contact.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Very caring towards residents. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Very caring towards residents. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Hi Iris, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Mills Meadow Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 August 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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News (39) & Events (0)
- 27 Oct 2026
A Care UK colleague has raised £310 for PTSD UK after organising a bake sale at the provider's Colchester based Support Centre, with the total boosted through Care UK's matched...
- 27 Oct 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I’m Julie and I’ve been with Care UK for over eight years, having previously worked as Deputy Manager before becoming Home Manager. Throughout my...
Hi, I’m Julie and I’ve been with Care UK for over eight years, having previously worked as Deputy Manager before becoming Home Manager. Throughout my career, I’ve completed Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications in Supervisory Management. I chose Care UK because of its strong reputation for delivering high-quality, person-led care and its commitment to supporting residents, their families and colleagues. It has given me the opportunity to develop my career while making a real difference to people’s lives.
I believe a Home Manager should be compassionate, approachable and an effective leader. Building trusting relationships, leading by example and always putting residents at the heart of everything we do are values that are incredibly important to me.
My favourite part of the day is spending time with our residents and colleagues first thing in the morning. I enjoy chatting with our early risers over their first cup of tea, catching up with the team and making sure everyone has everything they need for the day ahead. Those moments remind me why I love my job.
Becoming a Home Manager has been the highlight of my career. I'm proud to lead a dedicated team and create a positive culture where residents receive the highest standards of person-led care, and colleagues feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and animals. I love being outdoors, whether it's walking, kayaking or cycling, and I'm also passionate about live music and festivals. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance helps me return to work with the energy and enthusiasm to support our residents, their families and my team every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mills Meadow
How much does Mills Meadow cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,899 for residential care (respite from £2,136) and from £1,994 for residential dementia care (respite from £2,243). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.
What types of Care is Mills Meadow registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mills Meadow have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mills Meadow?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Mills Meadow to the centre of Woodbridge?
8.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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