
Brandon Park is set in a beautiful setting and is an excellent nursing homeMaureen S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is like a hotel, they always have plenty for the residents to doJ W(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Brandon Park is set in a beautiful setting and is an excellent nursing homeMaureen S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is like a hotel, they always have plenty for the residents to doJ W(Wife of Resident/Service User)


Rated Outstanding by the CQC (November 2022), Brandon Park is a nursing and residential care home set within Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, with woodland and parkland giving residents open space and natural light rarely found this close to a town centre.
The home is substantial, with wide corridors and generous communal areas, and sits a short walk from the duck pond and independent coffee shop, with Brandon town centre close...
Care Provided by Brandon Park
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brandon Park for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brandon Park 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
- Stow Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jack Anthony-Knell (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visitors are warmly welcomed at any time, with the home open 24 hours a day. There is no need to book in advance, allowing family and friends the flexibility to visit whenever it suits them.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available at all times for the convenience of residents, visitors, and guests.
Brandon Park Reviews (91)
Brandon Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.660) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brandon Park has 91 reviews.
After almost three years of weekly visits to my elderly friend at Brandon Park, I still leave in the reassurance that she is happy, settled, stimulated and cared for in a safe, comfortable environment. Her carers are kind, helpful and compassionate. Everyone is always ready to assist, giving her independence as well as support. I look forward to my visits with her in this "caring" care home, to which she says: "work so hard to make her days special".
We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your friend is at Brandon Park and that you feel she is well cared for in a safe and comfortable environment. Your feedback means a great deal to us and we cannot thank you enough for taking the time out of your day to submit a review. Warm regards.
Have visited my friend every week for the last 7 years as well as treatment to my brother in law and found staff and up keep very good. Always someone cleaning and staff very friendly to patients, nurse on hand at all times. The activities staff is a lovely person always smiling. Brandon Park is a lovely building with well kept gardens and upkeep.
Thank you so much for sharing your kind review! We agree that the home is spotlessly clean and always looks and smells fresh. We are so happy that this makes for such a good place for your brother-in-law to live and, of course, for you to come every week!
I thought Brandon was going to be my husband's only nursing home how wrong was I. A warning your relative can be given 28-days notice to vacate the home anytime. Obviously, profits are more important than the residents. The majority of the staff are excellent with a few individuals letting the home down. Management does not communicate with their staff and relatives. Communication and leadership require updating. Nutrition needs improvement and staff need to be educated. It is not appropriate to allow someone to go from 82.5kg to 62.5kg in 8 1/2 months. On speaking to the GP reference weight loss did his nutritional intake and weight gain improve yet 5 weeks previous when I spoke to management it was not acted upon or if they did it was not communicated. Knowing a resident is a diabetic why give biscuits, cake with their cups of tea resulting in high blood sugars which had an impact on his behaviour. A verbal and written handover to the new home had incorrect medical conditions which could have resulted in harm.
We are very sad to read your views. Whilst we will not share details of the care of your loved one publicly, it is clearly never our preferred route to give notice to any resident. Such a decision is given very rarely, and only with a huge amount of thought about whether the resident's needs can be...
Dad's overall health deteriorated gradually over the months and his ability to communicate with us declined as a result. What was always obvious was his level of comfort from seeing kind, friendly faces whenever the carers attended to him in our presence.
It was lovely to see pictures of Dad engaging with staff and other residents in a variety of activities. His love of music was well supported, as were his new-found skills as a baker.
As a family, we could not have asked more from the home, its staff or the community it created in challenging times for Dad and ourselves.
Thank you for taking the time to submit such a wonderful review and share your experience of Brandon Park. It was a pleasure to be able to care for your dad and support you, as a family, throughout his stay with us. Staff will be overjoyed to read your comments, thank you again for sharing them with us. Best wishes.
My mother, who has Alzheimer's, moved into Brandon Park in April. We could not be more pleased with the standard of care. The staff are all endlessly patient and kind and it gives me great peace of mind to know my mother is safe, well-fed and well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are delighted to hear how pleased you are with the standard of care your mother receives at Brandon Park. Your feedback means a great deal to us and we will be sure to share your comments with the team. Kind regards.
My two aunts have blossomed since being there. The care given is second to none and I can be happy with the knowledge that they are safe, content and very well looked after.
What a fantastic review to read! We are delighted that Brandon Park is surpassing expectations. It is really important for us that our residents are able to enjoy purposeful lives and we are so pleased that your aunts have blossomed in the care provided at Brandon!
Receiving sad news, my friend had a very short time to live. She was fast-tracked into Brandon Park nursing care on 19th February. This was the first day of the vast improvement, the staff have given her excellent care tailored to her needs. She is encouraged into activities, which has proved therapeutic. Staff are dedicated, they give her time, she is encouraged to mix, she draws, sings, reads and now holds a conversation. The excellent care has grew of paramount importance in reflecting the very vast improvement in her. She now greets you with a smile. She had lost every movement, refused to eat and just lay in bed. Brandon Park has given her a new lease of life. Her much-improved health has reflected so much joy and gratitude. From me to each and every member involved in her care, thank you so much.
I am so glad to hear how your friend has improved since moving to Brandon Park, the feedback you have provided has been passed to the team which means so much to them. Thank you.
The home has seen many changes over the years and each change improves beyond expectations. It is a ‘home from home’ for the residents. It also looks after the relatives and friends by making everyone welcome. The reception is bright, welcoming and comfy. The music room, lounge and dining areas are designed for comfort for all.
The rooms are nicely decorated and residents can have personal possessions like furniture, TV, and pictures to make it feel like their own space. The rooms, public areas and gardens are kept immaculate.
The food is chosen with care for choice and if there is nothing on the menu the resident fancies, there is the opportunity for something else of choice.
The staff are amazing and manage to juggle many things and all with a smile and treat residents respectfully.
I would definitely recommend Brandon Park as a safe, caring and friendly nursing home to my friends.
It has been a pleasure to care for your mum and for you, as a family in the 10 years, we have been at Brandon Park. Thank you so much for being such a great support for us!
From our first visit to the care home, I have always been confident that my dad would be taken care of to the highest standard. This has been the case, and I have also found that he has been treated with nothing but kindness and respect. I always look forward to visiting him, knowing that he will be happy and content.
Many thanks for taking the time to submit a review. Your comments mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share them with the team. Warm regards.
Bingo night - what a great night for family to join in with. Well-organised, well-run and great fun! (Even though we didn't win.) More events like this please!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it means a lot to the team. We are indeed planning more Bingo evenings and other events and hope to see you again.
My mother was a resident at Brandon Park for the last six years of her very long life. The home was able to grant her final wish, which was to die peacefully and comfortably in her own bed. Thank you so much for the sensitive and caring way you treated Mum during her last days. I was kept informed at every stage and your care also extended to our family during that emotional time. All the staff including management nurses and caregivers showed genuine affection for Mother. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, it was a pleasure to know and care for your mother. We wish you well in the future. I have passed on your wishes to the team.
My mum was looked after here for 4 weeks, she was treated with utmost kindness and care. All the staff were very professional and treated my mum with dignity at all times. The atmosphere here was homely and friendly. Mum's room had a beautiful view of the garden all the rooms were amazing. They provided care for me and my sister during the last few days of Mum's life, which helped us immensely. Thank you everyone at Brandon Park Nursing Home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. It is lovely to hear how homely and friendly you found Brandon Park. Your comments mean so much to the team, thank you for sharing them with us. Best wishes.
She had a very happy time and enjoyed everything. She especially enjoyed the company of the carers who loved to spend time laughing, joking and singing with her as well as looking after her every need. Even when her health and mobility was failing, they managed to put a smile on her face and she felt very much at home until the end. As I don’t live nearby it was a great comfort to me to know she was being well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your comments mean a great deal to us and we are so pleased to have been able to care for your mother and support you as a family. We will be sure to share your feedback with the staff at the home. Best wishes.
Everybody at Brandon Park was friendly and helpful. My mother was kept comfortable and well looked after in the difficult last few weeks of her life. Nurses and carers would always say hello and smile and the management staff were exceptionally good and always had time for me if I needed anything, or just needed some comforting words with regard to my mother's condition. They went the extra mile, if there was anything that my mother needed for her care. Finally, they were extra supportive, when the time came for my mother's passing and I needed a bit of looking after too. They were wonderfully sensitive, caring and helpful with what is one of the hardest transitions we are faced with in our lives. Their experience and know-how and willingness to see through processes thoroughly, without drama, were exemplary and it would be hard for me to imagine a better environment for my mother in her last days. Thank you, all of you, at Brandon Park.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about the care your mother received during her stay at Brandon Park. Your feedback means a great deal to the team who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care. We are so grateful to you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. Best wishes.
Thank you to the staff of this establishment that were outstanding and enabled her to see out the last few weeks in total comfort and care. The staff are by far the best I have ever encountered, they are a pure asset to your home. Could my mother-in-law have wished for anything else? No, they go above and beyond what the person needs. I understand this task is trying, but they turn up and provide for those in their care. One thing further, thank you.
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share your feedback with us about the care your mother-in-law received at Brandon Park. Your kind words mean so much to the team and we are so pleased to have been able to support you as a family. Best wishes.
My Dad spent his final days at Brandon Park where he was always treated with great respect and dignity. All the staff are so caring and compassionate and nothing is too much trouble for them. Dad was always clean and shaved and even though he wasn’t fully aware of what was happening, the staff always spoke to him to explain what they were doing. My family couldn’t have wished for a better place for him to be in his final days. Can’t say enough good about all the staff.
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. Your comments are incredibly important to the team and it was an absolute pleasure to care for your dad and support you as a family. Best wishes.
My father was only in Brandon Park for two months but the care he received was second to none. The staff were wonderful to him and although he didn't always know what was going on he was treated with respect at all times. The home is set in beautiful grounds and is always spotlessly clean. My dad was happy and content and his family could not have wished for a nicer home for him to see out his final days.
Your kind comments and positive feedback mean so much to the team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to care for your father and support you as a family. Best wishes.
My father has been in Brandon Park for just over one year, moving there directly from West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds. He has made wonderful progress in his time at Brandon Park and is much fitter and healthier than he was before entering hospital. He feels valued and cared for by the staff and regards them as his friends. He enjoys the interactions with the wide variety of staff and residents. His quality of life now is an improvement upon what he experienced before. I am very happy that we chose Brandon Park to be my father's home.
We are so pleased to hear how happy your father is at Brandon Park and how much he has improved since staying with us. Your wonderful feedback means a great deal to the team, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review.
My mother sadly moved here over a year ago, but only sadly, as she is not with us, instead she is currently living at a fabulous place, that being Brandon Park Nursing Home. She is treated well by all the staff, who are all friendly, attentive and very professional, going above and beyond. This was especially appreciated when my dad visited and became unwell, due to his own condition. This is like a family looking after my parents, with the extra benefit of being friends too. It is often said that friends are family you choose for yourself, here at Brandon Park, they are friends who treat you like family, yet remaining professional respectful and courteous at all times. I never wanted to put my mother in a home, but this is a home from home and my mother's condition is beyond normal care for non-professionals. It is a pleasure to go to the wonderful setting that this place is and meet the delightful staff. I have nothing but praise for them and the service provided. Thank you, is not enough.
We really appreciate your kind words and continued support. Such wonderful feedback means so much to the team, they will be overjoyed to hear your comments. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Brandon Park. All the best.
Mum has been at Brandon Park since June 2021. Prior to that Mum was living by herself, when it became apparent Mum was struggling to look after herself. Brandon Park was our first choice and since Mum has moved there, she’s gone from strength to strength, which has been fantastic to see. Brandon Park is located in a beautiful woodland setting, the view from Mum's room overlooks the gardens onto the park. Mum was encouraged to bring items from home, which has made her room very homely and comfortable. The staff are amazing they treat Mum with care, love and dignity, providing a safe and secure environment. Mum has Parkinson's, so it was very important that her medical issues were addressed. The nurses provide an invaluable service, which allows us peace of mind knowing Mum is well cared for. If you were to ask Mum what she likes best about Brandon Park, she would tell you… the staff, my room and the food. The transformation of Mum has been remarkable and it’s all down to the wonderful staff at Brandon Park.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving us such a positive review. It is wonderful to hear how well your mum is doing and that she is continuing to go from strength to strength. Your lovely comments mean a great deal to the team and they will be absolutely delighted to hear your feedback. Kind regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 November 2022Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (2) & Events (0)
- 07 Aug 2026
Book a respite stay of three weeks or more before 30 September 2026 and receive an additional week at no extra charge*. Contact us to find out more *T&Cs apply....
- 01 Jun 2026
We're taking part in Care Home Open Week 2026! From Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June, Brandon Park will be opening our doors to the community. We'd love for you...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 22 Apr 2021Recipient: Stow Healthcare Group
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Brandon Park
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Brandon Park.
Meet the Team (3)

Jack has nearly a decade of experience in the care sector, having worked across more than 37 care homes in Norfolk and Suffolk. During this time, he progressed through a range of roles including care assistant, business administrator, deputy manager and manager, gaining experience across dementia care, independent living and nursing services.
Jack is passionate about supporting people to maintain choice, control and independence, particularly when they may be facing vulnerable moments in their lives. He finds it especially meaningful to help people remain connected to who they are and to feel respected and supported.

Meet Carol - Deputy Home Manager of Brandon Park
Carol works closely with the Home Manager to oversee daily life at the home, making sure residents receive the right level of care and support at every stage of their stay.
A large part of the role involves working alongside the care team, keeping standards consistent and stepping in to lead when needed. Building strong relationships with residents and their families is just as important, whether that's through regular updates, answering questions or being available when something needs addressing quickly.
Carol also plays a key role in show rounds, helping prospective families understand what life at the home looks like and how the team supports residents day to day. Taking the time to talk through any concerns helps families feel more confident about their decision.
With a hands-on approach and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, Carol is a familiar and reassuring presence around the home.

Vicki has seven years of experience in the care sector and previously worked as a care assistant before joining Brandon Park. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and building strong, supportive relationships with residents and their families.
What she values most about her role is the warm, home-like environment within Brandon Park, where everyone works together like one big family. She particularly enjoys seeing residents take part in daily activities, create new memories and spend meaningful time with loved ones. She is also passionate about supporting staff, helping guide new team members from their induction through their ongoing development.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, family and friends. She also loves reading, visiting the spa to unwind and travelling whenever she has the chance.
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