
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.
Our mum never wanted to go into a home and had very strong views on care homes until we were put into a position that we needed to find somewhere for Mum for a few weeks in between carers at her own home! Upon visiting Mum at Devonshire House I found her to be very happy and very excited with her surroundings she could not wait for lunch and said the food was amazing! When I discussed with Mum how she felt about being in Devonshire House she said "who would not want to stay here?". She also said she was wonderful when I asked her how she was feeling! That is something she has not said for years! The home is beautiful and the gardens stunning! The staff are so very caring and give Mum the care and time she needs. Thank you Devonshire House for making my mum's life a place that she loves!
Staff were kind caring and very supportive. Our Aunt was treated with dignity and respect and we were updated regularly with her health and wellbeing. It's reassuring knowing that our Aunt spent her final days in a kind caring home. You have a wonderful team. Thank you to you all.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent. It was our pleasure to care for your Aunt and I will ensure that our team are aware of your lovely feedback.
Devonshire House has been my mother's home for about 8-months following a short stay for respite. She was a very busy, social, active, professional lady, but due to age and failing health, she needed to move into a home for more support and care. Devonshire House has been the perfect place for her, and she tells me regularly how kind and attentive all the staff and carers are. Recently, (March 2021) she was very unwell, and so I visited several times over the weekend at different and unexpected times, and every time I arrived - Mum was being attended or had just been attended to and was either being reassured or was calm, and every single need that she might have had was being fulfilled. She was always clean, and the room and bedding were always fresh. The staff during that weekend regularly go over and above any expectations to ensure that she is safe and cared for and that she is as happy and occupied as she can be, and I am so grateful to have found this home for my mother.
Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding Devonshire House. We’re very pleased that you rate our overall standard as excellent and I will ensure that all colleagues are aware of your wonderful comments. We’re very pleased that your mother is feeling better following her illness and we will continue to provide her with the highest standard of care and support.
Devonshire House have looked after my mother-in-law for the last 18 months, the care has been amazing. They have liaised with medical professionals, liaised with family and put my mother-in-law’s individual needs first. We previously experienced two other care homes that struggled to provide adequate care but the staff at Devonshire wanted to understand and wanted to help and the outcome has been that my mother in law has settled, calmed and feels at home with staff that she trusts and is in an environment that she is relaxed in. Lockdown has provided challenges but the care home have always prioritised safety and we cannot fault that, and we know that our loved one is in good hands.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House. We appreciate your lovely feedback and I will ensure that our team are aware of your wonderful comments. I’m pleased that you have been happy with your mother-in-law’s care during what has been a challenging time for everyone.
Mum spent exactly four years at Devonshire House. The building and gardens are beautiful but also the care Mum received was been second to none. The staff clearly care about the residents and have been really helpful to me too, keeping me informed about Mum’s health issues. The staff even arranged a Zoom 90th birthday party for Mum during lockdown so that her whole family could celebrate with her. It was lovely to see her looking so happy and well cared for. During her last illness, the staff were amazingly supportive both to her and me - I can’t thank them enough.
Thank you for your wonderful review of Devonshire House and it was our pleasure to help your mother celebrate her 90th birthday. We work hard to ensure residents enjoy our home and gardens and I will pass your lovely feedback to our team.
Mum was allocated to this care home in May 2020, she, unfortunately, died in October. The manager and staff here are outstanding in terms of commitment, care, wellbeing and comfort. She honestly could not have found better care anywhere. Although we hoped she would be there for a few more years it was not to be, her end of life care was truly remarkable. I cannot thank the whole team enough.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on Devonshire House. I will make sure our staff are aware of your kind compliments and we are very pleased that you feel our care was outstanding.
My grandmother was very happy in her last five months of her life in Devonshire House. Nothing was too much trouble for the team to make my nan comfortable. Always looked smart and tidy, fed well and always encouraged her to have mealtimes in the dining room. Sadly she passed away in October last year and I can honestly say the care, respect and dignity they gave my nan were on another level and for this, I will be forever grateful. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House. It was our pleasure to care for your nan and I will ensure that our team are aware of your lovely feedback.
Our dear friend resided at Devonshire House for his last 2 and a half years. He was very well cared for and the staff team gained his confidence going the 'extra mile' to ensure he was comfortable and treated with compassion. A private person with complex health needs who had lived on his own for many years the move to a care home was a difficult decision but turned out to be a blessing for which he was and we are most grateful. Our warm thanks to all the team for their expertise, understanding and loving care. We wish the 'new' manager well with plans to enhance the offering for the future at Devonshire House.
Thank you for your kind review. It was our pleasure to care for your friend and I will ensure that our team at Devonshire House are aware of your lovely comments.
I have found the staff of Devonshire House very professional and very respectful towards my mum. They listen and support me when I have any queries concerning my mum. During the Covid-19 lockdown of the home, I have had regular video calls and telephone calls and now we can enjoy socially distanced garden visits. With the support of the carers, this has made life for Mum easier. She is not so anxious and she relaxes and enjoys our visits. The staff make sure that Mum is comfortable during the hot weather, seated under a parasol, wearing suncream and when it was chilly, a blanket over her.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, which we will ensure is passed on. It’s been our pleasure to facilitate socially distanced garden visits and video calls with your mum and we are pleased that she is happy with us.
My Uncle has profound Alzheimer's and the staff give him the care and support we wish we could provide ourselves. They truly care for him as a person, maintaining his dignity and quality of life in every way they can. They are amazing and we cannot thank them enough.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your review. We work hard to provide person-centred care to all our residents and will ensure your kind comments are passed on.
Very good indeed. The staff are kind and thoughtful and take the trouble to understand the character and requirements of each individual resident. They are sympathetic to and understanding of the needs of family members. Overall care and activities very well-tailored to those suffering from dementia/Alzheimers.
Your lovely feedback means a lot to our staff and I will ensure they are passed on. Thank you for taking the time to support Devonshire House by submitting your review at this time.
The staff are unfailingly cheerful, helpful and kind. They go above and beyond what they need to do to make both residents and their families feel at home and very welcome. The building feels homely with the many different rooms and the "log" stoves in winter. The conservatory is a lovely light environment even on damp days and the grounds are beautiful.
Thank you for taking the time to support the home by submitting this review. Your kind comments mean so much to the staff team, especially in these times. I will ensure your comments are passed on.
My aunt has been here throughout lockdown and I have been confident she is in good hands. The staff, building and garden are all lovely. The food is ok but could be better: I believe they are working on this.
Thank you very much for your comments and I am pleased that you are happy with the care that your aunt is receiving. We are currently gaining feedback from our customers on our menus so that we can continue to improve the service that we offer.
Friendly caring staff. Large attractive garden. Food could be better. Not very imaginative. Building clean and well maintained.
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit your review. I am pleased that you are happy with the staff and the garden and cleanliness of the building. As you know, the last resident meeting focused on food, with tasting sessions and the rollout of the new spring/summer menu. Thank you for agreeing to share your thoughts and ideas with the kitchen team to shape the future menus.
My wife was received for 2 weeks respite in a friendly and caring welcome. The care she was given enabled her to relax and enjoy the new surroundings and company of residents. The home is maintained to a high standard and when visiting her we were always welcomed by caring and attentive staff.
My mum has been a resident since Jan 7th. The care she has received has been amazing. Mum has been able to settle really easily. The staff have all been brilliant, nothing is too much trouble. All of the staff including ancillary and managerial just want the residents to be happy and safe. Our family have been very reassured that the difficult decision to consider residential care for our mum is the correct one. We cannot thank you all enough for your patience and support.
Thank you for taking the time to review Devonshire House and we are very pleased that your mum is enjoying living with us. Your compliments regarding our team are much appreciated and I will ensure that these are passed on. Your feedback ensures that we can provide the best care for our residents.
The food looks pleasant.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of Devonshire House. We are pleased that your father is settling in with us and that your mother-in-law enjoys living at Devonshire House. We will pass your compliments on to our staff team including our kitchen staff.
My father spent just two weeks in the Ryder Wing of Devonshire House in January 2017, where he died. But even in that brief spell, he was treated superbly and with great sensitivity. My mother has been a resident on the other side of the house for nearly three years and she has been looked after extremely well. She has a lovely room, in a welcoming environment and all the staff have attended to her needs day-by-day with great skill, patience and care and they have coped with crises admirably.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of Devonshire House. I am very happy that you are pleased with our staff team and we will pass on your compliments to them.
Your carers in Ryder are excellent, patient and most caring.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review. We are pleased you are happy with staff interaction and we will pass this feedback to our team.
My father was in Devonshire House for some 2 years. He was 94 when admitted. He was deaf, had lost the use of his legs, was doubly incontinent and had mild dementia. I visited him every week.
My father was happy and was impressed by the way that he was looked after. He became fond of the staff and they of him.
I was impressed by the home and the kindness and patience of the staff. My father died shortly before Christmas 2018.
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.
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- 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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