Rendlesham

1a Suffolk Drive, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TP
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9.4 90 Reviews
  • Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Situated in in the village of Rendlesham, Rendlesham care home provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as sensitive end of life care.

Residents at the purpose-built Suffolk care home can enjoy welcoming communal areas, an activity room and hair salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and has an en-suite bathroom. A highlight of the home is its ‘forget me not’ garden, specially designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for residents living with dementia.

Life at Rendlesham is centred around residents, with the activities, events and outings in the home’s own minibus, being personalised to residents’ needs and interests.
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Care Provided by Rendlesham

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 60 Service Users

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1750
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rendlesham for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Rendlesham 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.

Contact Rendlesham to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Yvonne Allison (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Rendlesham Reviews (90)

9.4

Rendlesham has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.401) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rendlesham has 90 reviews.

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Review from Margaret B (Mother of Resident) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Malcolm is looked after well with his complex needs.
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Review from Zena S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Graham has been very happy here. He loves his room as he likes the view of the garden. He has put on weight since being here.
All staff are lovely, always got a smile on their face.
Home is very homely.
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Review from Philip W (Partner of Resident) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Well it didn't last! My earlier review only reflected the situation for the first 4 weeks of Respite. After that things changed dramatically and ended up with me having to take my partner (who has Alzheimers) out of the home for her own protection and terminating the contract. Following 2 attacks from
a patient with dementia she was moved to another section where everyone had physical issues not mental ones and they all remained in their beds all day. She had nobody to mix with except one guy with capacity who was allowed to take advantage of her. This was a shocking experience. If you care for your loved ones you should not bring them here.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at RendleshamThank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding Rendlesham.

We hold ourselves to a very high standard within Care UK and we are sorry to hear that this was not your experience.

Upon review, we understand that you have been in contact with Care UK regarding your concerns and these are being investigated via our formal complaints process. Please be assured that we take all concerns seriously and where any shortfalls are identified, learnings and actions will be taken to ensure these are addressed.

Thank you again.
We wish you all the best
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Review from Val W (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Rendlesham provided very good facilities, the whole complex was always clean and welcoming. The staff were always helpful and nothing was too much trouble. They took very good care of my sister-in-law in the last months of her life.
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, Reviews Team at RendleshamThank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found Rendlesham welcoming and well maintained, and that our team provided such caring support to your sister-in-law during her final months. Your thoughtful words are greatly appreciated.
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Review from Karen B (Respite Resident) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose to come to Rendlesham Care Centre after having hip replacement surgery for onward recovery. The staff are all lovely and so friendly and helpful. The place has a good feel about it. I was able to join in with activities which I really enjoyed. My room was sunny and contained all I needed for
my two-week stay.
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Review from Deborah B (Niece of Resident) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt's stay at Rendlesham Care Home has been a wonderful experience for her and myself. I can't find fauly in any area of her care here. Unfortunately, as her care needs have changed over the last few months, a closer home to me would mean I could see her more regularly. I can't say thank you enough
for the wonderful care she has had.
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Review from D L (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to Rendlesham Care Home. My mum enjoyed her three-week stay. Mum went into your care after having several falls at home. We are pleased to say she is now regaining her confidence. The staff and management have been brilliant, delivering very friendly expert care.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at RendleshamThanks very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. It was great to have your mum staying with us, and we're delighted she's now feeling more confident following her falls. If there's ever anything else we can do to support her, please do get in touch!
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Review from Brenda W (Respite Resident) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was only in care centre for 10 days. It covered the christmas period.
My short stay was made very comfortable and I enjoyed Christmas. I should be back again for two weeks, after I get or if I get my op for hip replacement. Management and staff were all very kind and caring.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Divisional Marketing Manager at RendleshamThanks very much for taking the time to review us! We're delighted to hear that you were so happy during your stay over Christmas, and look forward to supporting you when you return after your hip replacement.
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Review from Lindsey C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is getting very good care. He is being well looked after. Dad just said he loves it here!
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, on behalf of the team at RendleshamThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your dad feels so happy and well cared for - it means a great deal to our whole team.
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Review from Ena W (Sister of Resident) published on 31 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always find the staff here very pleasant, nothing is too much trouble to them, my sister is happy; her room is always clean and tidy and the kitchen are always helpful with her meals.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at RendleshamWe're so pleased you're happy with the experience and that your sister is happy here. Please just let us know if there is anything more we can do to support, or if there is something your sister would like the chef to prepare, just say the word.
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Review from Anthea L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is happy & settled here since April 2025.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at RendleshamWe're so glad to see you mum so happy with us at Rendlesham Care Centre. Please let us know if there is ever anything more we can do for her.
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Review from Caroline M (Friend of Resident) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly welcome, clear explanation of visitor registration. Escorted to my friends room. Given cup of coffee by nice member of staff which was much appreciated.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at RendleshamThank you for taking the time to write us a review. It's always a pleasure to welcome friends and family to our home, and we're glad you enjoyed your visit. Please do come again soon.
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Review from J K (Friend of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home has a happy atmosphere, all the staff are friendly and caring, making a visit on a pleasure.
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, Marketing at RendleshamThank you for recognising the happy atmosphere the team at Rendlesham diligently strive to create. Your kind words will help to inspire the team to maintain their high standards.
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Review from Maryon G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The room was not fit for use, no water in the cold tap, broken loo roll holder, loo seat to low for elderly person and no grab rail. No bedside light and light switch to overhead light by door. Room door "whumped" each time the door in corridor was opened. Snail trails on carpet in room. Broken alarm
call. Mother not dressed properly, no socks and no bra, and pad on wrong way round. Mother found in tears on first day of stay and intimidated. Had been told was never going to leave again. When we said we'd take her out for a cup of tea she said she wouldn't be allowed to come. Fellow resident, who spent his time in the dining/common room, shouted continuous stream of filth. Not his fault but not suitable backdrop for mother's meals. When we removed mother, after two nights, an item of clothing had been lost and to this day not found. (It was labelled.) All subsequent calls to care home met with promises to call back but that never happened. Cold water in tap and other issues not resolved.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at RendleshamThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that on this occasion, you found it has fallen short of the usual positive feedback we receive. We understand that you are in close contact with the management team at the home, who are committed to learning and improving from feedback.
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Review from A R (Sister of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have always been approachable, friendly and efficient. Though I haven't had a chance of personally witnessing activities within the home, there seem to be various things for the residents to take part in and invitations to them regularly offered to residents. I am most impressed by the standard
of food. Residents are made to feel really at home with freedom to come and go, as they please (if safe) and take part in as much or as little as they want. Overall a caring and pleasant care home. Well done!
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, On behalf of the team at RendleshamThank you for sharing your kind words about Rendlesham. It's wonderful to hear that you have found the team approachable, friendly and efficient, and that residents are given the freedom to feel truly at home, with the choice to take part in activities as much or as little as they wish. We're delighted you are impressed with the standard of food, as mealtimes are such an important part of daily life. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will mean a lot to the whole team.
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Review from Ricky P (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have recently started to volunteer at Rendlesham care centre with my dog Scout (Pets As Therapy) and today was my third visit.
The care centre has a very lovely and bright environment whilst also being very safe and secure which is something I noticed almost immediately. It is very clean and welcoming
and the staff are lovely. I am mostly escorted by the activity staff and sometimes Community Relations Manager. I was impressed that they knew all the residents personally and they try and introduce me to everyone. It's great to see the residents interact with Scout, I think she really makes a difference. Scout loves all the attention and fuss and we always leave there with great sense of satisfaction knowing we have made a difference to someone's day.
To be honest, it was Rendlesham care home that inspired me to become a PAT dog owner, we both get so much enjoyment from our visits and it's lovely to get to know the residents, they always have some lovely memories to share.
Reply from Laura Reeve, on behalf of the team at RendleshamMany thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for volunteering at our home, our residents and team look forward to you and Scout visiting, your visits have had a positive impact on our residents who enjoy making a fuss of Scout and sharing their stories with you. We look forward to seeing you both when you next visit.
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic care home. My father was there for the last 9 months of his life. He had Alzheimer's and was both mobile and at times aggressive so a difficult patient to look after. Finding a suitable home was to prove a major issue; after short stays he was rejected from two care homes and I tried
to get my father into some 17 other care homes. Eventually I found Rendlesham Care Home which accepted him and looked after him with great care and affection. The care home got him on the right medication, he settled in and spent the last few months of his life as happy and comfortable as one could hope for - a big thank you to all the wonderful staff who looked after my father in his last days.
Reply from Pearl Hope, Home Manager at RendleshamMany thanks for your lovely comments about the care your father received while with us, it was our privilege to care for your father and to hear that he was happy, settled and felt at home with us means everything , the care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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Review from G B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff work and interact as an understanding, high standard, kind, knowledgeable and compassionate in every aspect of a quality team approach to and for my darling husband! Our son's friends, and family have offered excellent feedback, on their regular visits. The sense of calm and attention for
the residents and staff team alike, truly is heartwarming, impressive and reassuring. Thanks to all.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at RendleshamMany thanks for your lovely comments about the care your husband is receiving, as a team we are dedicated to ensuring our residents are happy, safe and well looked after as part of our Rendlesham family, we are pleased your loved ones and friends have enjoyed their regular visits to us their feedback is appreciated as well.
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Review from L T (Friend of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend loves it here. The staff are all friendly and they enjoy the meals here. They also love the room they are in. Rendlesham Care Centre is in a lovely corner of Suffolk, near Woodbridge which is great for a lovely day out.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at RendleshamThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're happy to hear that your friend is receiving such great care, enjoying the meals, and the friendly atmosphere created by our team at Rendlesham Care Centre. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
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Review from Victoria C (Friend of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A delightful care home. We visited our dear friend who seemed very happy here. Settled in well. Found the home to be very clean and tidy. Well-appointed rooms and we found the staff and the management to be very friendly and approachable.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at RendleshamThank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your friend is receiving such great care and has settled in at Rendlesham Care Centre. Our team strives to create a positive, friendly environment, and we're glad that this was reflected during your visit. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.401)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.401) out of 10 for Rendlesham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.401 for Rendlesham is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (69 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (16 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 279 Ratings = 4.401
  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 Rendlesham is based on 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 22 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: 16 Apr 2024

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Yvonne Allison

Job Title: Home Manager

I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents.


My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rendlesham

What types of Care is Rendlesham registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Rendlesham have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Rendlesham?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Rendlesham to the centre of Woodbridge?

4.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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