
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.
My mother has been a resident in the dementia ward for just over a year. Over this time her care has been amazing. The staff are quite simply the kindest, most patient team of people. Whenever I visit they always know where she is, what she's been doing and her general state of mind. They always have time and are so patient. Food is well cooked with lots of variety and good-sized portions.
This review is in mum's words - "I felt well looked after and very safe there. I really enjoyed the meals and all the staff were friendly and very attentive whilst staying there. I had a lovely clean room and now looked for a permanent residence at the home"
We were really happy with the care my father-in-law received whilst staying temporarily at Devonshire House. His five-week stay, during which he was really well looked after by the lovely staff, enabled him to get back on his feet following a dall and operation and he has been able to return to his own home.
Mum was made very welcome for a month of respite care at Devonshire House. The most important thing for Mum was cleanliness, and she was very happy with this aspect. She says that everyone was so helpful and kind.
I have found this home really helpful. When problems arise they are dealt with efficiently. The home deals with any enquiries I have and supports me and the family at the same time. The home is always willing to support.
Mum came to Devonshire House in August 2023. From the moment she arrived, we knew we had made the right choice. The staff were amazing. They made Mum and us feel very welcome. Since Mum has been here she’s made friends and has enjoyed the activities provided. Her room is lovely, bright and very clean. The whole house has a lovely feel to it. The staff are so welcoming and kind to Mum and us as visitors. This is a wonderful home and I know Mum will be very happy here.
I am very happy with the care and attention my husband gets and the staff are very caring and friendly. The only thing that could be improved is the activities. The food is quite good with lots of alternatives. They always provide special teas etc on special days like Mother’s or Father's day.
I am so pleased with the care and dedication my husband received in Devonshire House, they all loved him and treated him with respect at all times, they laughed with him, cried with him and went beyond their duties sometimes. They are such wonderful people, the care is exemplary. On his final day, they looked after the family all day. I can't thank Devonshire House staff enough, the manager and her staff 100%. Thank you!
I am 66 in a few weeks and I accept there is a real risk for me requiring a care home in the next fifteen years. I wish it to be Devonshire House.
Devonshire House staff are always so kind and caring to the residents and their families. The home is always clean, tidy and smells lovely. I really enjoy my visits with my wife. Staff always have a smile on their face and nothing is ever too much for them.
The quality of care in Devonshire House in Cavendish is outstanding. They have been so attentive to my grandfather's needs including my late grandmother. They are very supportive too. Every resident looks well dressed, clean and well looked after. They put on great activities for the residents. The rooms are always clean and tidy. They are also given beautifully made homemade meals. The chef truly should be recognised he's brilliant at what he does and plans the meals weekly for variation for the residents' nutritional needs. Code of practice is delivered on a very high level in a professional way. Not being distracted when doing medication. Safety of residents and risk assessing each resident's needs and putting them into practice. Most of all each staff member I have met has a very caring nature. So lucky to have had such a beautiful home for our grandparents. Outstanding and the care home dog is just the cutest.
Very welcoming to me and shown how to log in. Light airy and signposted for visitors. Resident would have liked to go out in the pleasant sun; she enjoys art.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are pleased that you rate our staff as excellent. We appreciate your lovely feedback regarding our home and will pass this on to our team. We support our residents to participate in activities, including enjoying our gardens in nice...
Excellent provision and care. More engagement in the activities would be good. This would require encouraging my mother to do this. She enjoyed the church service. My mother has enjoyed her time in respite care and particularly enjoyed the lunchtime chats with other residents.
We find the whole atmosphere very welcoming and clean. The atmosphere among the residents is one of real care and comfort. There is nothing really that the care home finds difficult to provide. Residents are very happy, as is my mother-in-law. Carers are very helpful and polite. The home is clean and well-maintained. Thank you.
Everyone is very caring and helpful. My mother is very happy with everything, as are we. Nothing is too much trouble.
My Dad had his last days in Devonshire House in 2015 and my Mum is now in the dementia wing there. I can't thank the staff enough. I'm always impressed by everyone that works there - can honestly say I've never seen any of the staff be anything but really kind and caring to the residents.
The staff and management have always gone the extra mile for my mother which is greatly appreciated by all the family, as access to seeing relatives has been very difficult, due to the home’s own, yet understandable, procedures to prevent Covid outbreaks within the home.
The home regularly updates us regarding Mum's health, wellbeing and any needs. They also provide weekly newsletters and Zoom meetings for relatives, which are very helpful.
The location of Devonshire House is both beautiful and tranquil but we would recommend the care home because of the most primary of all reasons and that is the high quality of the staff.
One year on and Mum is content and well...she cannot say enough about how caring and friendly all the staff are, from cleaners to maintenance, management and of course carers. There is always time for a little chat if she wants it and peace and quiet if not. She is treated with respect and concern at all times that I have witnessed interactions. Of course, there are niggles sometimes, that`s life, but any concerns are always received and dealt with professionally. Mum smiles and laughs more than I have seen in a long time... relieved of the struggle to cope, she is supported to manage her own life rather than `life being taken over by professionals, and as her family, we can enjoy visiting her, rather than worry.
It was Mum's decision to stay, which for me, says it all.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House, and we are pleased that you are extremely likely to recommend our home. We are glad that your mum is happy living with us, and we are always happy to discuss any aspect of our care. I will ensure that all our team are aware of your kind comments.
Thank you to every member of staff, you are amazing!
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are pleased that you rate our care and support as excellent. We aim to support our prospective residents and their family and friends from the first time they contact us. Thank you for your lovely feedback on our team and I will make sure they are aware of this.
My aunt has now been a resident since September. She appears contented and well looked after. She has a lovely room with her own en-suite bathroom. Staff have always welcomed us.
We feel very lucky that we have found such a lovely care home.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are pleased that you rate our overall standard as excellent. We appreciate that arranging care for a loved one is sometimes a difficult decision but we endeavour to provide peace of mind and we support families from their first contact...
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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