Woodfield Court

A very happy, fun filled afternoon was had by all. (food fantastic, bar available all free!).

After living alone for many years my brother moved into Woodfield Court. He settled in fairly quickly and enjoys the interaction with the carers and residents alike. He always tucks in to a range of meals presented Afterwards he may retreat to his en-suite bed/sitting room for a nap. His room is light and airy and he often comments on the birds, trees, gardeners and surroundings. Activities are daily and he joins in. He certainly loves the trips out to a variety of places and can look at the photographs afterwards. Woodfield Court gives my brother contentment, jolliness, a sense of happiness and peace of mind.

I was very impressed with how professionally & quickly the management reacted when my father was in need of emergency care. All staff at Woodfield Court were very welcoming and supportive and knowledgeable in their job roles, giving my father dignity and respect. My father has been happy and content and has gained his confidence while he has had a short stay in respite care. He was given an activities program, but at this time he preferred to stay in his room to recover.

It was a hard decision to advise mum she needed to go in to a care home, but with Woodfield court I feel it has been the right choice and mum is thriving.

Staff are very friendly and bubbly. Treat Mum with great kindness and patience. To the extent Mum calls it "home". She has been at Woodfield Court for 8 years, reaching 100 in Jan. The staff and care she receives made that possible.

Lovely care home, nice bright clean rooms and well kept grounds. But what stands out is the staff, all friendly from the moment you walk in and nothing is too much trouble. They don't just care for mum, they take a real interest, have a laugh and make mum smile even when she is going through some tough moments.

My mother has been living at Woodfield Court for a couple of years now. This home has a genuine family feel to it. The staff really seem to care about the residents and provide personal care with consideration and dignity. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone.

Made the move very easy for us as a family.

We realised that Mum was no longer able to live alone in her flat in Stowmarket, where she has lived for many years and has many friends, her eyesight was failing, she was frail and had had a couple of falls around her flat. Having talked through her needs with Mum, we decided (with her full agreement) that she would be better off living somewhere where she could have security, care and comfort, she did express a wish to continue living in Stowmarket (I do not live in Suffolk) so she could continue contact with her friends. We identified three possible care homes in the town and visited Woodfield Court with Mum to view the facilities and to discuss the moving in process. Woodfield was the one that people had spoken of being the best out of those we viewed. Made welcome on the initial visit, everything was explained to us. Mum's moving in day was hard but staff made her feel welcome and soon put her at ease. Always cheerful, she gets on well with staff, I am happy Mum chose Woodfield Court.

Woodfield Court has a warm and friendly atmosphere engendered by the caring, hardworking and welcoming staff and management team. There are celebrations, events and activities (personal and national) for all tastes and abilities. Meals are of a high standard with a good choice. Residents are encouraged to make choices and decisions to give a feeling of ownership and belonging and care in a safe environment. A lovely home, I couldn't ask for more.

It’s the staff that make Woodfield Court special; Always smiling, and nothing seems too much trouble. My mother loves the vast array of daily activities and is often tired but never bored. I’ve never had anything to do with care homes until now so feel unable to compare, but couldn’t wish for a better one.

They have looked after my mother superbly. She was happy there. The staff are caring and supportive. The mixing of those with dementia with those who are just frail is beneficial to both groups. I cannot thank them enough.

Can not thank all of the staff and careers for the support and understanding they have provided for my father over the last twelve months in what have been very challenging and difficult circumstances. Their understanding is second to none, they work well as a team whilst providing individual care to their residents. I am a frequent visitor to the home and have never seen anything other than staff at all levels providing a first-rate and compassionate service.

I went for afternoon tea with my dad yesterday. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. They had decorated the tea room up lovely for Christmas. I even got a Christmas card and present from my dad which was a lovely touch.

Dad has been a resident for just over two years, and he seems to enjoy what the home has to offer. Staff always seem friendly, helpful and attentive. Would be nice if they wore a uniform. This did happen during early 2021 but recently has stopped. I, as a visitor, take care, I think they should also.

All the staff were friendly. Mum was treated with dignity, when they felt she needed medical assistance her wishes were granted and they supported her throughout. It is an old Victorian house so the rooms are small, the only downside means the toilet and washing facilities made the room even smaller. Every member of staff knew her name and were always polite when we visited (which unfortunately was limited due to Covid but then no one (staff or residents) contracted it.)

Coped very well in the extreme covid situation.

Mum has been a resident for over 2 years and I’ve nothing but praise for the staff. They work tirelessly when I’m sure they’re short-staffed and they have been absolutely fantastic throughout the pandemic. There isn’t a huge turnaround of staff which is nice because there’s a continuity of care which also shows because of an obvious connection between staff and residents. My mum recently had a short spell in hospital and I can honestly say I couldn’t wait for her to get back to Woodfield Court to people she knew and who were genuinely concerned for her.

She is 93 years old.

My father is very well cared for and I have no worries about his safety. Many of the staff have been at the home for a number of years. Relatives can visit at any time and are always made welcome.