
I am very very happy that my Mum is looked after very very wellLisa J G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always on hand to help and advice if neededChris M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Staff very tentative and exceptional care given to the residents.Sian S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am very very happy that my Mum is looked after very very wellLisa J G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always on hand to help and advice if neededChris M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Staff very tentative and exceptional care given to the residents.Sian S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Catchpole Court NursingHome in Sudbury, Suffolk offers nursing, dementia, residential and respite care in a welcoming home.
Situated next to shops, a train station and a lake, the care home has a team of trained, compassionate staff.
Residents have spacious rooms and can enjoy the home’s conservatory, garden and patio.
Care Provided by Catchpole Court 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 66 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
* Fees are subject to assessment by home team
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Catchpole Court Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Catchpole Court 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
- Dawn Waqalevu(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 1996
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Catchpole Court Nursing Home Reviews (56)
Catchpole Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.568) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Catchpole Court Nursing Home has 56 reviews.
We came to see our Uncle and the staff who were settling him were kind and friendly. He was generally happy but a bit confused having moved rooms and was looking forward to his clock and pictures being put on the wall. He'd enjoyed a quiz, doughnuts, and company at lunchtime. Friendly and welcoming.
Thank you for the review and so happy Catchpole Court staff made your stay a pleasant experience.
I feel a lot safer than I did when I first came. The staff have looked after me well for me now to go into more independent living.
My father has been at Catchpole since July 2023 and the care and support, dignity have been first-class. Nothing is too much trouble and all the staff who have been looking after my dad have been fantastic and are a credit to your company. I would recommend Catchpole to anyone.
Thank you for your comments which I will share with all the staff. It is a pleasure to care for your dad.
Staff very tentative and exceptional care given to the residents. Staff also very pleasant with all visitors and informing family of progress of resident. Home warm, clean and happy.
The family would like to thank all of the staff and the manager, who have been excellent and supportive towards my father, his care and treatment regime. The team were quick in liaising with other medical teams to support Dad's health as well as attending to the hospital. The manager is very understanding and caring. He kept us updated of Dad's health and well-being. We have received a warm welcome from him, he showed us around and is very knowledgeable and interactive with a good sense of humour and has demonstrated a holistic approach towards my father.
I live at Catchpole Court and I am very happy.
Had a lovely day!
On the last day of 2022 my wife died of cancer in this home. The care after her funeral was top class, even staff attended the funeral, cannot thank them all enough for the care given to me.
The staff are happy, responsive to the resident's requirements and, above all. they communicate!
Our mum suffered from Lewy body dementia and was in the Gainsborough wing of Catchpole Court Care Home from the end of 2020 until her passing at the beginning of October 2021. I speak for all our family in saying that the care she received in her final months was exceptional and that every member of the team showed her and us an abundance of compassion, love and support for which we'll be eternally grateful. We all think you are marvellous!
Very friendly, caring staff, good communication, nothing is too much trouble.
I am very happy here feel really well looked after. The staff are very friendly and efficient. I am not a big eater but which I have I enjoy it.
You're all lovely!
Service has been excellent especially in view of the pandemic. Cannot praise the staff enough both for the care of my mother and their treatment of both me and my wife.
We are very pleased with the care mum is receiving. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. With the pandemic, things have not been easy, but everything has gone very smoothly. Would definitely recommend this nursing home.
Very good home, very happy with everything as is my sister. The staff are lovely and friendly, and great for my sister. It’s been difficult during Covid, but the home has kept us informed of everything, and we know she is safe and happy.
Thank you, Robert, for your comments about your recent experience at Catchpole Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority, and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
Because of Covid, I didn't go inside the home.
Thank you, Pat, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. Take care.
Staff are all lovely. Dad has settled in really well and I can tell he feels safe. Meals are good and dad is eating well.
Thank you, for your positive feedback towards Catchpole Court Care Home. One of our top priorities is to provide comfort into the home so all residents feel welcomed. We are so pleased to hear how well your Dad has settled in. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I am happy with the care my mother has received at Catchpole. Her room is clean and comfortable and family and friends are welcome to visit at any time.
Thank you, Simon, for your comments about your recent experience at Catchpole Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
My husband has been in here for over 2 months now. We are very pleased with all aspects of the home. Can't fault anything. Very good.
Thank you, Janette, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 April 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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 (0)
- 18 Dec 2025
Residents at Catchpole Court enjoyed a wonderful celebration for Older People’s Day, filled with music, laughter and community spirit. We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Sudbury, along with...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 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 Catchpole Court Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (2)

I am delighted to have taken over as home manager at Catchpole which has a really dedicated and caring team. I have brought more than 30 years of experience in social care into my current role, having worked in a variety of settings, including the NHS, social services and the voluntary sector, as well as the private sector. This has enabled me to develop knowledge and experience across all areas to a high level. We want to be known for delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, empowering residents and promoting independence to support physical and mental wellbeing.

I began my career in care in 1995 as a care worker and quickly discovered my passion for supporting others. Through dedication and experience across a range of roles, I progressed to Manager in 1999, Area Manager in 2008, and Operations Director in 2018. In 2026, I joined Kingsley Healthcare in my current role. With over 26 years in the sector, I have worked across care homes, domiciliary care, extra care, and assisted living, supporting adults from 18+. I am passionate about working with older people and believe in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care. I value strong teams, staff development, and ensuring both residents’ and staff voices are at the heart of daily practice.
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