Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home

Leiston Road, Knodishall, Saxmundham IP17 1UQ
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Welcome to Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home
Luxury Care with a Personal Touch

Pear Tree Lodge is a luxury, family-run residential care home offering exceptional support for the elderly, including those living with dementia, disabilities, or other associated conditions.

Designed entirely on one level for ease of access and comfort, the home features 41 beautifully furnished bedrooms, most with en-suite facilities or modern wet rooms. Each room comes with high-quality furnishings as standard, including a profiling bed, wardrobe, bedside table with reading lamp, wing-back chair, chest of drawers, and television.
Residents are warmly encouraged to personalise their space with familiar items from home - whether it's dad’s favourite chair, mum’s cherished trinkets, or treasured family photos.

The home offers three inviting lounge areas: a quiet lounge for relaxation, a television lounge for entertainment, and an interactive space for social engagement. The spacious dining room overlooks an open kitchen, where in-house chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily using locally sourced ingredients.

Outdoors, residents can enjoy two secure, beautifully landscaped courtyards - perfect for sunny lunches or peaceful afternoons. The wider grounds include a scenic pond, cosy seating Orbs for visiting with loved ones, and delightful entertainment from the home’s three resident alpacas.

Pear Tree Lodge combines elegant living with compassionate care, all within a welcoming and supportive community. With complementary Wi-Fi throughout and optional telephone services at no extra cost, residents remain connected and comfortable in a truly special setting.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 41 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £995 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £995 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1100 – £1600

We do offer shared rooms for married couples (subject to these rooms being available)
All costs of living are included in the room fee.
With the exception of:
1) Hairdressing
2) Chiropody
3) Personal newspapers

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Pear Tree Lodge Residential 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

  • Karen Nussey (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (33)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (12)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)

Visiting

  • The home operates an open house policy, where relatives & friends of residents, can visit anytime. Should you wish to speak to someone from senior management, please come between the hours of 09.00-16.30 Monday- Friday.

Parking

  • There is a large, private, well lit car park to the rear of the property

Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home Reviews (44)

9.9

Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home has 44 reviews.

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Review from Beverley R (Friend of Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pear Tree Lodge is a very friendly and extremely well-run care home. My friend is as happy as I have known her for years. The staff are very caring and always cheerful.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Jayne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home is an excellent home. The care they give is exemplary. They are kind, thoughtful and efficient. My mother is currently dying of cancer and I wouldn't want her to be anywhere else. The ethos of the home is excellent and they work as a team for the benefit of the residents.
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Review from Avia S-B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been at Pear Tree Lodge for two and a half years now, and I have just been to visit for the first time (I live in Australia and couldn't travel due to the pandemic). He is clearly happy, settled, respected and well cared for.
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Review from Hugh B (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father stayed at Pear Tree Lodge for what turned out to be the last five weeks. As far as I can tell, the carer quickly adapted to his situation and took care of him carefully, professional and joyfully, despite his short acquaintance and short time with them.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had two bad falls and was unable to remain at home. Pear Tree Lodge was the best we could find by looking at reviews. My mother had two and a half months at Pear Tree Lodge prior to her passing. The staff were wonderful and the management first class. They were attentive to mum and always
followed through with my requests.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is in her third well of respite, and I must say that I can only describe all areas of her care and the facilities as excellent.
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Review from Nicola U (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident for 2 and a half years. The staff were fantastic with his care and gave him the dignity that Alzheimer's had taken from him. Their care in his final days was exemplary and I can't thank them enough.
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Review from Catherine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad first came here on an emergency placing, 18 months later he has made Pear Tree Lodge his home. We are so happy with how welcome he has been made and we as his family have too. Dad is so happy here, he loves the staff and it's so good to see the same faces when we come. The home is always super clean
and fresh, Dad always looks well turned out and enjoys the activities here. He is loved and especially during Covid, safe!
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Review from Sara H (Mother of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came here just before lockdown so not being able to visit her was terrible. My daughter has Downs Syndrome and now Alzheimer's. This has affected all her activities. She can no longer walk or feed herself. Since being in the home, she has blossomed. They have given her a fantastic padded
wheelchair and support her to take part in all activities. I couldn't be more grateful that she is in such a wonderful safe place.
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Review from Jacquie P (Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy to be here and feel very safe through the covid pandemic. I am always able to choose what I like to do, one of my favourite places is the beauty room. The staff help me shop for clothes on the iPad which I love to do.
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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since becoming a resident at Pear Tree Lodge, my dad has received excellent care from all of the staff. After previous negative experiences of other care homes, knowing that his needs are being met has been extremely reassuring for our family. Pear Tree Lodge has worked tirelessly to ensure a Covid-free
home for their residents throughout the pandemic.
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Review from M T (Resident) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience here at Pear Tree Lodge has been exceptional. Staff are there for me when I need them, and they never intrude. I feel the staff and management have taken so many precautions and preventive measures during the pandemic, that as of yet, I have never felt unsafe.
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Review from Jean H (Wife of Resident) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy my husband has been in Pear Tree Lodge all through the pandemic and not another care home. I have always felt safe in my mind that he was being looked after well and the staff doing all they could to keep Covid out, which with hard work and dedication managed to do. I have been able to see
my husband on Facetime along with visiting restrictions (when not in lockdown) right through the year. Carers and staff are always happy to talk. Activity lady is brilliant with the residents. Even in full PPE in the heatwave, carers were still happy. Just looking forward to being once again with my husband and being part of the lovely family at Pear Tree Lodge.
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Review from S M (Friend of Resident) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend moved into Pear Tree Lidge about four weeks ago. I have visited her on a number of occasions and have been impressed with all I have seen. The staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming, I see them treat all the residents with respect. I have a long background of care, and you "just know" when
a service has got it right. My friend tells me; she is happy, feels safe and loves the food. Thank you.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always receive a warm welcome. Mum is always warm, clean and tidy. She is much happier since she moved to Pear Tree Lodge.
The staff are always smiley and communication is excellent.
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This relates to my father's recent palliative care. All the staff at Pear Tree Lodge treated my father with the utmost care, respect and dignity. I was kept informed of his condition when visiting and by phone, nothing was ever too much trouble. The relevant staff explained what was happing at all stages
of his decline, clearly and sympathetically. I cannot praise Pear Tree Lodge highly enough for my father's care throughout his 7-month stay and end of life treatment.
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault Pear Tree Lodge. All of the staff are wonderful, nothing is too much trouble for them! I miss my mum terribly, but I can relax knowing that I can visit at any time and I know that she is getting the best care. They are always available for a reassuring chat.
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Review from S N (Friend of Resident) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As indicated by my remarks, I feel this home offers it's residents the best of everything.
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Review from Julia A (Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To be a short term resident at Pear Tree Lodge is like going on holiday in a first class hotel. The accommodation is excellent, the staff are so friendly and show genuine interest. Plenty of activities to partake in. Grandchildren and pets are welcomed which makes the ambience like home. On arrival
I overheard a staff member talking to a lady with dementia over lunch, she spoke to her in such a kind voice and I thought "I would want that for my mother" I shall be happy here.
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Review from Brian K (Husband of Resident) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, hospitable, excellent facilities.
Staff very nice, hardworking, activities very good.
Management excellent.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.939)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10 for Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.939 for Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.939
  2. 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 Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 41 registered maximum number of service users is 8.2, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 31 Oct 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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