
The staff are very caring! Nothing is too much trouble, lovely care home!S B(Son of Resident/Service User)

she couldn't have been looked after better. Five out of five stars.E D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This is a lovely care home and well-staffed with kind, passionate people.C S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are very caring! Nothing is too much trouble, lovely care home!S B(Son of Resident/Service User)

she couldn't have been looked after better. Five out of five stars.E D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This is a lovely care home and well-staffed with kind, passionate people.C S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Kingfisher House Care Home is located is pretty gardens in a quiet area of Newmarket, yet within reach of shops, amenities and public transport.
The service provides residential care for people who need support with everyday activities such as washing, dressing or eating, as well as keeping on top of taking regular medications. In addition, the service offers specialist residential care for people who are living with dementia or a mental...
Care Provided by Kingfisher House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 91 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kingfisher House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kingfisher House Care 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
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bethany Whorton(Regional Support Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (83)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Kingfisher House Care Home Reviews (134)
Kingfisher House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingfisher House Care Home has 134 reviews.
The care home seems to have improved. Staff seem to be happier, activities seem to be more consistent and the general atmosphere seems more positive.
Having arranged care for my father, I was concerned about how he would be when it came to his admission. However, the welcome he received was fantastic. The staff knew his name and made him feel really special. There was even a welcome card in his room. Once in, lovely checks were made and recorded. The highly professional way that the home is run has been a huge relief to our family. We know he is taken well care of, is safe and treated extremely well. Thank you, team!
My grandad is looked after with such dignity and care by all staff.
Food inedible at times (potatoes uncooked). Seems to be no permanent cook - therefore anybody including maintenance staff prepares food! The community lounge floor is filthy, you stick to the floor when you walk in. Because of language barriers with some of the foreign staff, they come across very rude and brash. Staff are very reluctant to help with anything they deem not to be their job. When visiting you can wait an age for anyone to answer the door. A very poor and badly run establishment.
Thank you, Beverley, for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are very sorry to hear of the concerns that you have raised and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these in more detail. Please could we ask that you kindly contact the Home Manager or Regional Manager in the first instance? Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.
She does feel a shower/hair wash shouldn't have to be fought for.
Ma has lots of positive comments regarding the permanent carers, but the agency carers can be dreadful - not knowing how to wash her, or with what - hair conditioner by one!
Ma does like to go to lunch now, but often doesn't as she hates to be plonked in the sitting room for hours afterwards!
All of the staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and we are disappointed to hear that you...
Booking appointments to visit or video call is extremely difficult as no one answers the phone. When visiting, getting staff to answer the door can often take in excess of 15 minutes. More activities are needed and trips. Residents don't get much opportunity to get out.
Thank you, Angela, for your comments about Kingfisher House Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. Since your review, our home administrator has been in touch to explain our video call and visiting procedure, so we hope that this has made...
I find the staff are very friendly and helpful, and full of compassion for their patients.
This morning I rang Kingfisher at 9:30 am. Eventually, after making at least 6 calls I eventually spoke to someone in the managers' office. I told them I wished to make an appointment to see my wife on Sunday having been informed that lockdown finished on Friday. I was informed that lockdown is still in force. This care home is an utter shambles!
My wife suffers from dementia but is able to communicate with me satisfactorily.
Thank you, Lawrence, for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views. All of the staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and we are disappointed to hear that you feel this has not happened in your case. We appreciate all...
My husband is cared for excellently. He is treated with dignity at all times. All carers in both Spiller down and Spiller up are all very caring. My husband has been in Spiller unit for 18 months.
Ma does complain (not in her character) about some of the carers being abrupt and not very friendly. Sunday night mother wanted to go to the loo, the carer refused to take her saying to use the "pad" but bound her so tightly, laughed and said you won't be able to do a pee nor number 2, Ma was so uncomfortable and upset. The call button is often not given to her, very wrong. Call buttons can go unanswered for an hour plus.
Helpful and attentive staff. Excellent communication with relatives. Very clean and the food looks tasty.
Happy with the system for Covid controls. Staff are happy and supportive to all residents.
As far as I have seen on my short visit to my friend - I have always found the staff helpful and kind. My friend seems happy and well cared for. I can't rate food, safety or value for money as I have no knowledge of these matters.
Very good care home and friendly professional staff.
Thank you, Andy, 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.
The staff have always been approachable, friendly and casing. My mum has said she is happy at Kingfisher and grateful for the support they have given her. It has been a great comfort to me to know that as my mums needs here change that the staff have dealt with this sensible and with compassion.
Thank you 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.
My father is well cared for. The food looks good, and communication is excellent.
Thank you, Vanessa, for letting us know how we are doing at Kingfisher House 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.
It is difficult for me to write a proper review as this is only the 2nd time I have been inside the building and her room properly and then, only for a short time because of COVID restrictions, but so far everything has been good. My mum is clean and tidy, her room is clean, all staff I have spoken to so far have been very helpful, one member of staff, in particular, has been most helpful answering my questions in this difficult time. On the whole, the care home is run very well.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback, and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Kingfisher House Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents, and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
This was the first visit after 7-months; I was very anxious to see Mum. The staff were exceptionally understanding and very supportive of me. I was very happy to see Mum was very well cared for and comfortable. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Her room was very clean. Mum looked lovely, clean and well dressed. Would like to say a huge thank you to all staff for all you are doing to take care of my precious Mum.
Thank you, Loraine, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care, we hope to see you again soon.
My mother has now been in the Kingfisher care home for 18 months and has been extremely happy. The staff have been excellent and the food and facilities have been very good.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Kingfisher House 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.
Very very pleased with the way my friend is being cared for.
Thank you, Colin, for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive. Have a fantastic day.
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News (12) & Events (1)
- 13 Jul 2026
Turning 105 deserves a proper celebration, and at Kingfisher House Care Home, we recently came together to celebrate Jean’s very special birthday. Born on 25th May 1921, Jean marked the...
- 22 Jun 2026
Gold Care Homes is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dementia Friendly Barbers, bringing specialist barbering experiences to residents to our care homes. The collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment...
- 19 Jun 2026
Kingfisher House, a care home based in Newmarket, Suffolk, is proud to announce that it has achieved the ‘perfect’ score from residents, families and their friends on the independent care...
- 08 Aug 2026Organiser: Kingfisher House Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
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