
My mother feels safe and cared for in Foxearth Lodge Nursing HomePenelope A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are eternally grateful to all of them that with the addition of 'the pod'C T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A first class nursing home, clean and beautifully decorated, outstanding gardens with a pondChristopher R(Son of Resident/Service User)

My mother feels safe and cared for in Foxearth Lodge Nursing HomePenelope A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are eternally grateful to all of them that with the addition of 'the pod'C T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A first class nursing home, clean and beautifully decorated, outstanding gardens with a pondChristopher R(Son of Resident/Service User)

Located in Saxted, Woodbridge, Foxearth Lodge provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to local residents in the area of Saxtead. With the specialist knowledge to also provide care for younger people with disabilities, Foxearth Lodge embraces its family-feel and delivers a calming and cheery environment that resident’s can call home.
Foxearth Lodge is on the outskirts of the historical market town of Framlingham, surrounded by the beautiful Suffolk countrysides...
Care Provided by Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
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 67 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Foxearth Lodge 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxanne Cutajar (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Visiting
- Home is open for visitation without any need to book unless informed otherwise due to different circumstances.
Parking
- The Care home has a car park at the front of reception.
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (62)
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home has 62 reviews.
Very happy with Foxearth Lodge. When both my parents became ill they made it possible for them to be in a double room together just like being at home. The service was so good my father used to think he was on holiday! After he passed last year they have taken such good care of my mum and they continue to do so, she loves the staff there and seems very happy. It is such a weight off my shoulders knowing how well she is being cared for and how happy she is.
Thank you for such lovely feedback, this is greatly appreciated.
My grandmother has been at Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home since December 2020. She is very well cared for, the staff are always helpful and kind. Her different dietary requirements are always met. She enjoys the wide range of activities on offer. We as a family can't thank everyone enough.
Thank you for such lovely feedback, we will share this with the team as it is much appreciated!
After visiting Mum in Foxearth Care Home, I was overwhelmed how good and loving the carers all are, treating Mum with dignity and love. Nothing was too much trouble. I am living in Germany and came over to visit Mum for a few days and now feel a lot better after visiting Foxearth Care Home (Woodlands). Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, we will ensure this is shared with the staff as feedback is always valued.
I could not have picked a better facility for my husband to stay in. Many thanks to all the staff who take care of him.
Thank you for such lovely feedback, we are grateful that you chose Foxearth. We will share this with the team as its always appreciated!
Care from the staff is excellent, could not ask for more caring and loving staff. Brilliant activities. However, after reporting things to repair it did take quite a long time to be done.
Thank you for the lovely comments, I will share this with the team.
Staff always very friendly and provide an excellent level of care for my mother. I am always updated by phone if there are any problems regarding Mother and we always feel that she is being looked after. Overall I would review the home as excellent, the two comments of good regarding facilities are based on the fact that Mother does not participate in activities (through choice) so I can't comment. I do feel the food could be improved and the frayed napkins replaced.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, I will share this information with the team as this is much appreciated!
The staff always try their best even when they are very busy and pleasant and have smiles on their faces. The food is nearly always served on time and hot when that is required and nicely cooked. The two housekeepers have been very helpful to me. They seem to be able to deal with anything that comes their way.
Thank you for your kind comments, I will share this with the staff as it means a lot to receive feedback!
I arrived at Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home on 15/01/24 for a 4-week visit. Not knowing what to think about the nursing home, it was really a very pleasant surprise. The building containing the nursing home was in every detail marvellously suitable. The experience of my stay in the home was very and entirely comfortable. The routine of the stay was made up by excellent meals from a very happy kitchen staff. The staff of the home were always welcoming and entirely friendly. The service provided was excellent.
Thank you for such lovely and kind comments, I will ensure the share this with the staff at it is always appreciated.
I am always kept informed of any changes to Mum's needs and care and the management team are very helpful. I can see Mum is cared for amazingly as due to commitments I visit at all different times and the standard is so high always. Mum's room is cosy and kept amazingly clean.
There is always entertainment for the residents with so much variety.
I was so worried about my mum moving into a home - but I shouldn’t have been. Mum is very happy, safe and well looked after by an amazing team of people.
Thank you for such lovely, kind words, these will be shared with the staff as we always appreciate such good feedback. We are happy to hear that you feel comfortable in having your loved one looked after here at Foxearth as we are happy to have you all as part of our Foxearth Family.
My stepfather came to Foxearth at very short notice, but was immediately made welcome by everyone. From day 1, staff and management have gone out of their way to see to his needs and make him part of their family. Now, after two months, he is enjoying life and taking an active part in daily activities. We, as visitors, are made to feel very welcome and are happy to know he is in such good, safe hands.
Thank you for your kind comments, we are happy to be able to support you and your family. I will share this with the staff as they always appreciate this feedback.
An outstanding care home. Very well run, caring staff and an extensive range of activities every week. Foxearth has been able to provide a wonderful home for both my mother and father, each of whom has very different care needs. The setting is wonderful, with beautiful gardens. My father says the food is excellent. I cannot recommend the home enough!
Thank you for your lovely, kind words. This will be shared with our team, as we all appreciate this feedback. Once again, thank you.
I could not think of a better care home for my mother, my brother and I are very lucky that she is so well cared for. Amazing staff, all of them make everyone feel so at home. Lovely room, even have my mother doing activities which she enjoys. Food is very good. Lovely warm room and my mother seems very happy, I cannot say enough good things, 10 out of 10. The Christmas decorations are amazing and so well done.
Thank you for your lovely, kind comments. I will share this with our staff as this feedback is extremely important to us. We love having your mother as part of our Foxearth Family and I am pleased to know that you feel at home! Once again thank you.
When we heard my wife was being moved to Foxearth Lodge from another care home we were concerned about the distance from her former home in Bungay. However, despite the many car journeys over eighteen months, we were delighted at the way she responded to the care and attention provided in Woodbridge. She got to know her carers very well and, whilst still able, spoke of her days with you very warmly. Her final end was handled very sympathetically. At her funeral last week, a most moving experience, Foxearth Lodge was spoken of most highly.
Thank you for such kind words, it is at times difficult when one goes into a facility especially when not close to home, but our team try their best to ensure that this becomes our resident's second home and they feel loved and cared for by our Foxearth Family. We are happy to have supported your...
My sister-in-law entered Foxearth in 2016, and her husband entered in 2019. During the years they were both in Foxearth, the care and attention have always been to the highest standard.
Thank you for your kind words; I will share this with our team.
Today, we had a lovely visit to see Dad. I always feel sad when I visit, as all residents have lost so much, their autonomy, skills, memories and hobbies. I feel unsure what to say now Dad has so little language and understanding of our previous shared interests. Today, Dad was sleepy and struggling to support himself, slumped forward in his armchair, unable to understand he could lean back. Members of staff took time to explain he was extra dozy from his monthly cancer injection. We spent some private time in the courtyard, with its gorgeous smelling roses, wind chimes, and vegetable patch, then had afternoon tea and cake sitting round a kitchen table like old times. Dad was still dozy and struggled to get comfortable, so two members of staff helped him to bed, while others chatted with us about how he has been lately. Throughout our visit, everyone was so helpful to us, and kind and caring towards Dad. I left feeling much happier, and feeling he is in the best possible place.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is important for family to be involved in the care as much as possible as this not only benefits our residents but also benefits families and we are happy to know that you left here feeling happier and assured. I will extend your lovely comments to our team as these are valued.
For us, as a family, they were always welcoming, encouraging us to join in activities with Mum and participate in decisions about her care; their priority being her comfort, enjoyment and dignity.
Sittings as it does in the depths of the Suffolk countryside, where the sheep can be heard from the residents' rooms, the setting is really special. The gardens are maintained beautifully and are perfect for a gentle walk and some fresh air.
Towards the end of her life, teamwork was their strength, they respected our final days together but were always available, guiding us and supporting our needs even when we didn't recognise them ourselves.
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is tough but looking back, we will remember our experience at Foxearth with smiles, grateful thanks and much respect for all the staff.
We are always very impressed with Foxearth Lodge. Everyone who lives here is well looked after. There is always a happy atmosphere. The staff here provide good activities to stimulate people here. Loung looks good after redecoration and new wing armchairs. There are pleasant gardens. The food menus look good.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will extend the message to our team at Foxearth Lodge, it is much appreciated.
Since restrictions have been lifted the activities are full on with a lot of variety and something for everybody. Since we have a relatively new manager the contact with relatives of residents has improved enormously, and we can feel isolated sometimes. It's good to have the occasional meeting and air views. My main gripe is the standard of the rooms and home generally. Tired furnishings which need updating. But in my view, the most important thing is care.
Thank you for your kind words, it has been lovely looking after your husband and we also appreciate your help and input at activity planning meetings as we believe relative involvement is very important in our resident's care. We will review the standard of the rooms and the home and plan to slowly...
My aunt has had wonderful care at Foxearth Lodge. The love and care that she received from all of the staff have been so reassuring. It was always a pleasure to visit her and listen to her tell me what delicious meals she had eaten and which staff were looking after her today. The staff always made time to have a little chat with her each day. A care home with a lovely family feel about it, always made welcome, and we enjoyed talking to the polite, kind staff.
Thank you for your lovely comments; our team really appreciate these. We are so happy that we could help and support your aunt. Please let us know if you ever need anything.
I had a choice of two super homes for my father, who had been in the hospital for ten weeks and was very close to dying and extremely weak. He has been at Foxearth now for seven months, going from strength to strength. He is liking his routine and care, is comfortable and no longer talks about wanting to die as he did when living alone. Although Dad is quiet, he's satisfied with watching television and eating simple diabetic meals of his choice. The staff are extremely kind and helpful.
Thank you so much for these lovely comments; we really appreciate it. We enjoy having your dad here as part of our Foxearth family. I will share these comments with our staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
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Meet the Team (6)

I look forward to meeting and speaking with you to understand how we can assist with all the care needs you seek.

I look forward to meeting you when you visit and helping assess all your clinical needs.

I look forward to meeting you when you visit and support you with any matters.

I look forward to getting to know you when you visit to enable us to create a person-centred approach with activities.

Valentin joined Foxearth Lodge as Head of Maintenance, having held previous roles as a cleaner and a personal trainer. He enjoys everything about his day at Foxearth Lodge and is looking forward to progressing in his role.
Outside of work, Valentin is a committed sports enthusiast.

Having worked at Foxearth Lodge for many years in different departments, I’ve been able to learn, progress and move into my new administrative role, which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed since April 2024. My previous experience as a Team Leader allowed me to build strong relationships with residents and their families, and this continues in my admin role as I now support the beginning of each resident’s journey through assessments and early discussions. I hold IT qualifications and a Level 3 in Health and Social Care, which support me in my work and ongoing career development.
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