
In my experience when visiting my mum, the staff are supportive, helpful and friendly.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The quality of the care here is really good, exceptional to be honest.John W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

During her time there ALL the staff have become like extended family,Tracie W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

In my experience when visiting my mum, the staff are supportive, helpful and friendly.J B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The quality of the care here is really good, exceptional to be honest.John W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

During her time there ALL the staff have become like extended family,Tracie W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Devonshire House is located in the pretty village of Cavendish with riverside views, providing quality care and lovely facilities within a comfortable and relaxing environment. The home continues to welcome new residents for both respite and permanent care. In addition to residential care, they provide care for older people living with dementia.
The home is equipped with homely facilities for customers to enjoy such as a large conservatory space and...
Care Provided by Devonshire House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Devonshire House will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Devonshire House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Devonshire House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Head(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Visiting
- The home welcome visitors as an integral part of day-to-day life.
Parking
- There is onsite parking, including disabled spaces.
Devonshire House Reviews (105)
Devonshire House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Devonshire House has 105 reviews.
Corporate Anchor need to use some of the large cash surplus from last year to reward these staff in some way . They certainly go over and above and three of them attended mum's cremation service which meant so much to my sister and myself. We both are eternally grateful for the way in which you looked after our mum.
The staff really cared for Mum, and their attention to accommodating her needs and wishes was amazing. Mum spent 6 years fully independent, but this year her physical health declined, and she passed away just over a week ago. During the last 3 months, I have spent most days at home with Mum, and I saw for myself the extra mile they all went to ensure that Mum knew she was valued, loved and respected. For the first time in her tenure, Mum needed a lot of physical and mental support. The whole team demonstrated how fond of Mum they were, how much they cared and ensured that she received the necessary clinical care from outside community nursing services. They advocated for Mum 24/7.
It is a truly amazing home for its residents.
It is a privilege to call Devonshire House a home for my Mum. The place itself is a joy to visit. The staff whether it be the caring, administrative, maintenance etc are all a pleasure to be around. My mum although stroppy at times, is really enjoying her time at Devonshire House. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their time and dedication to caring for my mum
My grandad was forced to move from previous carehome due to them closing. Devonshire House has been so supportive in granting him a move to them assisting is making sure he settled in well and couldn't have made the move any better. He is very happy there says the staff and food are really good. The staff ensured that what was a difficult time become a really easy transition. We are very happy that a 101yr old gentleman has found a new and comfortable place to be
In my experience when visiting my mum, the staff are supportive, helpful and friendly. Devonshire House is welcoming with very nice lounge areas/ rooms and conservatory to use when visiting. Mum has settled in quickly in 2024.
During her time there ALL the staff have become like extended family, not only carers but housekeeping and kitchen staff. They all work so extremely hard and go above and beyond.
They had organized a beautiful 'wedding vowel' renewal (fun and beautiful, with a local priest) for my in laws, also a huge family Diamond Wedding Anniversary meal for the whole family, 10 of us. Even time out of their weekend of to decorate the room for us,, For these things ànd numerous other events we will all be forever grateful. We as a family have made some amazing memories that the staff have made possible. Even being a massive support to my father in law, which helped take some of the pressure his children.
100% highly recommend
My Mother has been at Devonshire House for 30 months. It has become her home and she feels really safe, secure and well looked after. She loves the fact that the house is full of character and truly feels like an individual home with warmth and charm. The Carers are superb and always go the extra mile. It was recently my Mothers birthday and her room was decorated with banners and they even had a cake with a candle that they brought to her room. My Mother is treated with dignity and love which means everything.
The quality of the care here is really good, exceptional to be honest. My wife was here for six years and on the whole I feel it is good value for money. The home is spacious and always smells clean. The grounds are lovely in the summer and the residents enjoying using them. I've always enjoyed my visits here, I always feel comfortable and part of the family.
My mother has been at Devonshire House for around six months now and is very happy there. The proof of this is that after a recent hospital stay my mother told me that she was looking forward to going back 'home' to Devonshire House. This proved to me that she feels safe, secure and well cared here. My mother has a beautiful room with outstanding views to the garden. All of the team here are caring and friendly bar none. Mum has been in other care homes but if we were choosing again we would still pick Devonshire House. Bravo.
The staff are so very friendly and kind; the home is exceptional. The staff know all my family's names and my dog's name (who visits everyday and is always welcome) which makes my family and I feel very happy and content. As my husband can no longer live with me due to his health conditions, it really puts my mind at ease that I feel he is being looked after so well at Devonshire House.
Since my mother-in-law became a resident at Devonshire House in January 2025 - moving from a care home in the north-west of England - I have been constantly impressed with the quality of care, the exceptional standards of cleanliness and maintenance in a beautiful historic building and the attention to my mother-in-law's particular circumstances and needs. In the past she has not always found it easy to settle or make friends, but she has easily managed both in Devonshire House and we have seen her uncharacteristically willing and even eager to participate in activities and to socialise with her fellow residents. The staff have kept us well informed and could not have been more responsive.
The village of Cavendish is beautiful; likewise the grounds and gardens of Devonshire House, which can at need be enjoyed from inside the large conservatory. We visited a number of local care homes before settling on this one and we remain certain that we made the right choice.
Very kind caring staff.
I spent two weeks in respite care after a replacement hip operation. Everything impressed me in Devonshire House. The room, the beautiful garden and conservatory, the wide areas for eating and relaxing. Most of all however was the wonderful attention of the extremely caring staff, so kind and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. It really felt like home from home. I am very grateful.
My mother reports that the food is excellent and it appears that the menu has variety and the residents can offer suggestions.
The suite my mother is in is very roomy, has lovely views and good accessible shower and toilet.
the staff are always happy to take a phone to my mother wherever she is in the home when I call her, and are always polite and helpful. The combination of facilities and great staff make it.
My mother stayed for 2 weeks of respite care to allow me to go on a much-needed holiday. My mother had a lovely garden suite room with en-suite & small kitchenette area. My Mother was very appreciative of the level of care & attention she received. She enjoyed the meals & ate really well whilst she was there. The staff were all friendly & caring. The activities were well organised & my mother enjoyed herself. She came home looking bright & healthy. And, she is eager to return in September for another holiday! The Administrator, in particular, was very kind & patient in organising my mother's stay. The home is very clean, comfortable & the gardens are beautiful. Thank you for your care & attention. Much appreciated
The home is always very clean and tidy and other residents are also very happy.
All the staff are very friendly and very helpful whenever we visit. My Mum is enjoying herself so much that she has decided that she is definitely staying.
It is very comforting for us to know that my mum is being so well looked after 24hrs a day. Also a big thank you to her carer who has been really helpful and helped with any concerns that we did have.
This care home is amazing. My mum has recently taken residence at Devonshire House and the professionalism and knowledge of the staff has made this process less stressful. The care home is home from home actually probably better than home! Warm and cosy, spotlessly clean everywhere, no smells that you sometimes come across in some care homes. The catering is good, lovely home cooked food and as the chef walks through he checks everyone enjoyed their meal. The bedrooms are spacious with a large bathroom and modern shower. Cosy bed linens. To find somewhere so lovely for my mother after such a stressful time means I can finally get back to a life and routine again. Mum seems happy and settled and she seems very much at home. I can highly recommend Devonshire House with no hesitation.
Lovely surroundings, gardens and facilities. Caring staff who made my mother at home and comfortable.
My mother moved to Devonshire House a year ago and has been very happy there. The staff are wonderful and kind and really get to know the residents well. They are always on hand when she needs something or simply to stop and chat. It feels like a home from home.
On a negative: I think more care should be taken in cleaning rooms. On occasion tops of furniture are not cleaned nor has any furniture been moved to clean under the bed or chest of drawers.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. I appreciate your lovely comments regarding your mum's care, our team and our food and I will pass this feedback on. We have a daily housekeeping programme to ensure all...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Devonshire House directly for further details.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Suffolk are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each activity...
- 23 Dec 2024
Christmas Fayre. Both residents and care colleagues at Devonshire House care home were joined by members of the community for the joyous event. Residents at Devonshire House sold wreaths on...
- 22 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life, is proud to announce it has eight colleagues in the East of England regional final of...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Devonshire House
What types of Care is Devonshire House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Devonshire House have?
There are 68 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Devonshire House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Lift, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Devonshire House to the centre of Sudbury?
5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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