
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.
On visiting it is very welcoming, comfortable, peaceful and clean. The staff extremely helpful and nothing too much trouble for them 24/7. Clients room is always well presented and cared for, also with their own furniture and treasures is very homely.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
My mother has only been in for a few weeks but I have found all the staff to be very communicative. Any issues have been addressed straight away and my Mum has been much happier.
Thank you, Ruth, for letting us know how we are doing at Catchpole Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
Catchpole Court is very good, even for my sister who is one of the youngest in there. The care of her is very good. Very clean and tidy too. A pleasure to go there.
Thank you, David, for letting us know how we are doing at Catchpole Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
Always helpful. They make an effort to accommodate what my mother wants. She seems genuinely happy to be here. The nurses and care assistants act with professionalism.
Thank you, Keith, 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.
I am very very happy that my Mum is looked after very very well and the care home and all the staff are lovely to the family. I can leave my Mum here without having to worry about my Mum.
Thank you, Jane, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Catchpole Court Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My mother is very well cared for physically, medically and mentally. She has severe dementia. I visit most days to help encourage her drinking - soup, tea, milkshakes etc. I find the staff welcoming, supportive and caring. Mum is included in appropriate activities. The laundry staff are as efficient as they can be. They have difficulty in putting residents clothes away when it's not named! Understandable, clothes are washed every day. Food is appropriate to individual needs.
Thank you, for letting us know how we are doing at Catchpole Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
Thank you Catchpole for looking after grandad. They provided all the care needs he required in a professional and friendly manner.
Thank you, Dan, for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience at Catchpole Court Care Home. We are so pleased you felt your Grandad received great care and hope that their time at Catchpole Court did see some friendships flourish, especially with the care team.
A very caring atmosphere. My mother is 95 years old and the staff make a great fuss of her which she loves. She is secure and has visibly relaxed since she came here. Before, she was always worried as anybody would be. It is reassuring to know that she can spend whatever time she has left being looked after in a caring and loving way. Thank you.
Thank you, Linda, 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. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we...
I was taken by the nurse to fill in the paperwork, then shown all around the home and introduced to the carers and made a cup of tea. Next, I met the manager and was made to feel very welcome.
During the following months, I have been very happy with the care and attention my husband had received. Staff are always on hand to help and advice if needed.
I would certainly recommend Catchpole to any family who needed similar care.
Thank you to the manager and her caring staff.
Catchpole Court is an excellent place. For care of loved ones you cannot fault staff management, cleaners, rooms, for the people are really looked after with care that really exceeds all expectations.
Thank you.
It's a clean and comfortable home and all staff are polite.
It is always nice to receive a positive review. It is especially nice when it is from one of our Residents who lives at Catchpole Court.
For any family who has to put a member of their loved ones into a home, it becomes very difficult. However, I would definitely recommend Catchpole Court. I regularly visit Catchpole and have found the staff very kind and caring towards all residents, (especially with Dementia and Alzheimers). The activity leader offers much-valued support to both residents and their families and this is clear to see this benefits all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. The staff work very hard to ensure that the Residents receive a high standard of individualised care. Gainsborough Unit have received a specialist Dementia Award which is well deserved.
It is a very clean and tidy home, well maintained, all the staff are very good to the residents. The carers are very good and hard working, nothing is too much trouble, rooms are clean and tidy. I would recommend it to a lot of people, the management and the nursing staff are brilliant also. The caretakers are very good with maintaining everything, they do the painting, gardening and all the other things to make the home look better. They should have a pay rise!
Thank you for completing a review for Catchpole Court. I am delighted to hear all the kind words you have to say about the care at our home. I will ensure the praise is passed onto to all the team at Catchpole. Thank you again for taking the time to complete this review.
I am happy with the care most of the time. My husband doesn't like noise so I would like him to sit mainly in a quiet area. I would like him to wear his glasses whilst I'm here visiting him. No problems regarding hygiene in the home. Eyes need more attention.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for Catchpole Court. We value all feedback and welcome any suggestions or ideas in ways we can improve the service we provide. I would be particularly interested to talk in more detail with you the ways we can help both you and your Husband. I will be in touch to discuss further and thank you again for completing the review.
In extreme and very testing circumstances Catchpole performs extremely well. Dealing with dementia creates many physical and emotional problems. There is no perfect solution, the range of demands on all staff and on the facilities provided are wide ranging, The delivery of these services demands a great deal of patience, experience (that comes with time) and compassion. In addition there are 'technical' aspects handling, hygiene, health and safety. The staff here embrace all these with a positive attitude. There are failures but these are all outweighed by the positives. I am truly grateful and satisfied with the service provided.
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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