
We can't say anything but good things about Spring LodgeLibby S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I thank all your staff, they have been greMalcolm M(Son of Resident/Service User)


We can't say anything but good things about Spring LodgeLibby S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I thank all your staff, they have been greMalcolm M(Son of Resident/Service User)


Nestled in the serene village of Woolverstone, lies Spring Lodge Nursing Home- a beautiful retirement home near Ipswich, where the focus is on feelings. Residents can enjoy a sense of freedom in their daily lives, with staff who encourage a "go with the flow" mentality, creating a space where belonging is a priority.
At Spring Lodge, carers provide personalised daily interactions that cater to the individual needs of each resident. By...
Care Provided by Spring Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
* Subject to assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Spring Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Spring Lodge Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Davis (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- 24hrs
Parking
- On site
Spring Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (80)
Spring Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spring Lodge Nursing Home has 80 reviews.
The recently appointed manager and his deputy have an open door policy and always have time to listen and discuss any concerns however minor and will resolve any issues, nothing is too much trouble.
There is always an activity taking place and the residents are encouraged to take part but left to their own devices if that is their preference. The coordinators are friendly and patient and constantly arrange topical events and there is always a great atmosphere.
The food is always good and the kitchen staff and housekeepers do a fantastic job and are also great with the residents and relatives too.
Dear Jayne,
Thank you for taking time to review our amazing care home, your kind words are much appreciated.
Kind regardsJose Simoes
Home Manager
My mother has been at Spring Lodge for nearly 3 years and every time I visit I come away feeling she is in good hands and being cared for properly. The staff are always pleasant and amazingly patient despite all the demands and pressures put on them.
Despite several changes of managers, the health and safety needs of mother have always been met. Now with the right new manager in place, a renewed focus on extracurricular activities seems to be emerging - see the latest newsletter as an example. Arranging all these takes time and effort, but for the residents, I'm sure this is what makes the difference.
Dear Richard,
Thank you for taking time to review our amazing care home, your kind words are much appreciated.
Kind regardsJose Simoes
Home Manager
Our Mum has been here a couple years now, and its clear that they really care for the residents, taking care of their needs and making as comfortable as possible.
Dear Eddie,
Thank you for taking time to review our amazing care home, your kind words are much appreciated.
Kind regardsJose Simoes
Home Manager
I am very happy with the quality of care my husband is receiving at Spring Lodge. The facilities are very good and the staff are efficient and extremely caring.
Have had wonderful meals, attended entertainment and sung with my brother who is treated wonderfully.
I visited my relative at Spring Lodge recently, and I can say that I had the most amazing experience ever. I was received very politely by the home manager and even offered a cup of tea on my arrival by members of staff. My relative is well looked after and I couldn't wish for better. The home manager is the most approachable person I have ever met - very polite and caring. All the staff seemed happy and enjoying their work and most of all very professional.
I definitely recommend Spring Lodge. Congratulations for such an amazing team.
Very friendly, they go out of their way to make sure every resident gets everything personal how they like and friends and family are always welcome to eat with residents too. The new manager is amazing.
The staff are always polite and helpful. They are very caring towards the residents, who are very well looked after. The home is always nice and clean and the food looks very good and my sister says it usually tastes good. She has a new room now which I have not seen yet so I can't comment on it, only her old one.
Very good and welcoming place. They make me feel at home. Staff is like a big family. I feel loved and cared for.
Spring Lodge is a caring, happy home with a friendly atmosphere. The staff are always helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The lady I visit regularly is well looked after and happy. There is good food and nutritious snacks provided between main meals. I also like the layout of the home - there are many different areas each with their own atmosphere and a beautiful safe garden and courtyard.
My sister has been a resident for the past year at this care home. I myself work in another care home as a carer and chose this home due to the loving caring and thoughtful carers that do an extremely caring role, look after residents and do an outstanding job. The home is always clean and everyone is always helpful. The food is excellent. I have recommended the home to many people, not only for residents but a lovely place to work.
Spring Lodge comes up to all standards in resident care. The home is wonderful on all things ile. You name it and the home gets there. My wife has been living there for 6 years and its home to her. When there, she feels safe and relaxed, cuddles the staff and smiles at all times.
Mum is happy and well cared for by the excellent staff who are kind and very patient (especially to those with dementia). This, in turn, makes us happy!
My mother stayed at Spring Lodge for a week's respite recently. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, management very friendly, approachable and extremely understanding. On my visits, I noticed the residents always had drinks and was chatted to constantly by the staff. There are activities 5 days a week, they even let my mother take her budgie in with her. All in all, my mum was very happy and has even spoken about returning. Thank you to the management and care workers who made my mum feel very happy and comfortable during her stay.
My mum has been resident at Spring Lodge for nearly four years and has always received the kindest care. Mum likes to walk and she is able to do this around the home and in the gardens which are quite large and secure. The staff, without exception, are caring and kind, spending time with individuals when they can. The home is well decorated and comfortable and the views of residents and relatives are sought and acted upon. My mum particularly enjoys activities involving music and animals.
Spring Lodge is a care home with specialises in looking after residents with Dementia. My mum has been there since January 2015 and has settled in very quickly. She is very content in the environment there, is safe and well looked after.
Management and staff are all very helpful and friendly.
All staff very friendly and cheerful and while we were there, all communicating with residents and offering activities. The home was clean and bedrooms acceptable size. All residents seemed quite happy during our visit.
At an awful time, when Mum was living in a home away from her family, the manager agreed to accept her. This was such a smooth transition to Spring Lodge. I don't have to words to express how much easier it has been to have Mum locally to me. All the staff are fantastic, they are caring and supportive. Thank you, Spring Lodge.
Invited to the Christmas party at Spring Lodge. First visit to the home with a family member that has a resident in the home. Lovely atmosphere. Staff were so kind and caring towards the residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (1)
- 18 Dec 2025
Agi, our dedicated Hospitality Manager at St Andrews Court, recently accompanied Frances to St Andrews Church in Rushmore for a beautifully organised service, thoughtfully arranged by Frances’ friends. From the...
- 14 Aug 2026Organiser: Spring Lodge Nursing Home
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Spring Lodge Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (5)

My name is Samantha Davis, and I have been a Nurse for almost 20 years now and have spent most of my career working in the elderly care sector; working within management roles for 8 years, I find this extremely fulfilling and rewarding. Working as the Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead at Spring Lodge since September 2023, I feel there is a great team, and I thoroughly enjoy working with them all. I have a passion for person-centred care and am enthusiastic about promoting this throughout the home; I believe in providing a holistic approach to care and am looking forward to working with the caring staff already established at Spring Lodge to embed this further.

I have been an Adult Nurse for nearly 2 years now. I previously worked as an A&E Nurse in London's most diverse area. Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages. I enjoyed working there as it allowed me to gain a wide range of knowledge of others' backgrounds, helping me to meet individuals' needs with more understanding. Person-centred care is important to me as it allows us to provide safe and holistic care for that individual and improve outcomes. I previously was one of the nursing staff at Spring Lodge and enjoyed my role here, being able to provide residents with person-centred and holistic care. I have also enjoyed being a part of such a caring team to support those staying at Spring Lodge. I have been an Adult Nurse for nearly 2 years now. I previously worked as an A&E Nurse in London's most diverse area. Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages. I enjoyed working there as it allowed me to gain a wide range of knowledge of others' backgrounds, helping me to meet individuals' needs with more understanding. Person-centred care is important to me as it allows us to provide safe and holistic care for that individual and improve outcomes. I previously was one of the nursing staff at Spring Lodge and enjoyed my role here, being able to provide residents with person-centred and holistic care. I have also enjoyed being a part of such a caring team to support those staying at spring lodge.

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, I have developed a strong commitment to providing excellent service to all individuals. My passion lies in ensuring the satisfaction of those using my services, and I take great pride in exceeding their expectations. At Spring Lodge, I have found a fulfilling environment where I am able to connect with and assist our residents on a daily basis. Working alongside my colleagues has been a delight, as we collaborate to deliver the highest standard of service to our residents. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a dedicated team.
In my spare time, I continue to pursue my passion for massage therapy, finding joy in helping others relax and rejuvenate. I also enjoy taking leisurely walks and spending quality time with my loved ones.

I came to Spring Lodge just over a year ago with over 25 years’ worth of Administrator experience and I am very passionate about being helpful, organised and a friendly welcoming face of Spring Lodge. Spring Lodge is more than a care home, it’s a lovely warm family of staff, residents and families. Every day I leave with a full heart and proud to be part of the Spring Lodge wonderful team.
Outside of work, I love to read, and crochet and my family and I love walking our dog under the Orwell Bridge along the stunning River Gipping.

I am a dedicated, organized and methodical individual with a keen eye for detail. I strive to produce home-cooked food to a restaurant standard. I have many great years of experience within the industry. I have worked at Spring Lodge for nearly 20 years. It fills me with pride to provide meals that residents really enjoy and I have a great understanding of IDDSI.
On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my family, and listening to music and art.
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