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The facility is made up of sixty en-suite bedrooms and pleasant living areas, while landscaped gardens are also popular with residents.
The provider's vision is to achieve the very best care in a friendly living atmosphere that also supports independent living.
Care Provided by The Mayfields Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are calculated following a pre assessment of care needs required and the room selected.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Mayfields Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Mayfields 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Castlemeadow Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Metisse Wood(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
The Mayfields Care Home Reviews (90)
The Mayfields Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Mayfields Care Home has 90 reviews.
After visiting several care homes The Mayfields stood out as the best home to provide all the needs of my friend who is now in permanent residency. Being a very sociable person he enjoys all the activities and also the choice of meals. Staff are particularly helpful with his physical needs and mental well-being. In fact, my friend tells me he is happy to be in The Mayfields and enjoys the company of other residents and staff.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are so pleased that The Mayfields stood out when viewing other care homes and that your friend is happy to be living with us.
A really lovely, friendly and clean care home. The staff welcomed us and have been very helpful while our friend settled into his new life at the home. He is now very happy and enjoys all the many activities they provide.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. We are so pleased that your friend has settled in well to his new home. It is great to hear that he is enjoying our extensive activities programme.
This week I pooped into see Dad. The resident's meeting was taking place. I sat for a while and listened to the staff asking the residents where they would like to go to on an outing. I was so pleased to see how the residents were listened to, as they each said where they would like to go. Nothing was dismissed and plans were discussed to make things happen. Well done everyone!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. We are so pleased that you were able to witness one of our resident meetings. We take the opinions of our residents in the running of their home very seriously. I believe the residents have just enjoyed a wonderful day out in Lowestoft.
When my wife had to go into care with dementia, we had the offer of four different homes. I chose The Mayfields Care Home and my experience to date confirms I made the right choice. Residents and their visitors are treated with great respect and nothing is too much trouble. Activities are well thought-out and my wife loves being part of the 'helping hands' scheme. A big thank you to all the staff who work so hard for the benefit of the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. We are so pleased that you feel you have chosen the right care home for your wife.
Very good, thanks for all you do.
Thanks for your kind comments about the care and support your relative receives at The Mayfields.
The home is exceptionally clean. Staff are very helpful and considerate. My mother is in great hands.
Thank you for these lovely comments. We're pleased you're happy with the care and support we provide for your mother.
All I can say is, I walk out of Mayfields and feel happy my mum is safe and sound. Excellent choice I have made for my mum's twilight years.
Thank you for your kind words - knowing you feel happy and content is reassuring and we thank you for choosing The Mayfields to care for your mum.
Overall, it is very comforting that my father is in a fantastic environment. The staff are all so pleasant and very caring.
Thank you for your kind comments about The Mayfields and the staff.
My mother-in-law is settled and very happy at Mayfields. All staff, from the seniors to maintenance, carers, cleaning and so on are kind and caring. They seem to go that extra mile. Thank you everyone at The Mayfields.
Thank you so much for your kind comments about the care and support your mother-in-law is receiving at The Mayfields.
I enjoyed this visit to see my grandmother in her special home very much as I live overseas. I have heard some wonderful stories from her and all of the stories are true! The staff, in particular, clearly knew my grandmother well - her likes and dislikes. This was a special connection that was clear. She is happy, comfortable and well cared for, which makes me feel confident she is in the very best place possible. Thank you to everyone at The Mayfields who make this a real home, with love.
Thank you so much for this glowing review of the care and support your grandmother is receiving at The Mayfields. We are delighted that she is enjoying living at the home and that you are confident in our abilities to support her.
The Mayfields staff put on a magnificent birthday party for my mother's 100th celebration. They all went above and beyond to make the day special for the whole family.
We were delighted to celebrate your mother's special day with you and all her family and we thank you for your kind comments about the staff and the home.
My wife is seriously disabled, physically and mentally. Can think of nothing to find fault with. When in her room she was checked on frequently and in the lounge, there are always staff in attendance who respond immediately to the resident's needs. Impressed with the way the staff engage in activities with the residents. The staff kept in touch with me or my daughter to inform us of all changes to her condition and discussions or suggestions. I think the Mayfields deserve our excellent rating.
Thank you for your kind words of support for the team at The Mayfields.
My mother spent the last year of her life at The Mayfields. Sadly, she died there very recently. The staff could not have cared for her more carefully and kindly. They included us in all the difficult decisions and always respected our wishes and choices. We felt very well looked after, including in her final days.
Thank you for your kind comments about the care and support your mother received at The Mayfields and for taking the time to share your thoughts. Once again, we send our condolences for your loss.
We have been very impressed with The Mayfields from the minute we walked in on our first visit. The home is purpose-built and really welcoming with all the rooms and communal areas having a lovely spacious but relaxing and comfortable feel. My father's care has been first-rate and the staff treat him with kindness and respect. He frequently says how good the food is and how well he is looked after. It is clear the care staff have spent significant time with him and his room is always left in an immaculate state. They know him well and are aware of his idiosyncrasies. Although he finds it hard to concentrate, the entertainment staff are brilliant and spend time on a one-to-one basis, finding out his interests! My father is a wanderer and the security of the building has kept him safe. Every member of staff is cheerful and smiley, which generates a feel-good factor. I have total confidence in the good management of the home. The communication is excellent and any documentation requests are completed in a timely manner. I feel that all the staff work together to make the home a special place where my father is able to live in comfort. Thank you very much!
Thank you for this glowing review of the care and support your father is receiving at The Mayfields. We will share this with the team at the home.
The management and staff of Mayfields have always been very welcoming, friendly, very caring, understanding and supportive. I would certainly recommend this home to anyone.
Thank you for your very kind comments about the team at The Mayfields - your comments are really appreciated.
I moved my mum here after being in a dreadful home which traumatised her. Mayfields is lovely, the staff are excellent and always smiling and chatty. Mum's room is spacious and light and very clean. Everyone including the receptionist is helpful and kind. Mum has settled in well. Thank goodness for this home.
Thank you for your kind comments about The Mayfields and we're sorry your mum had a poor care experience previously. We're so pleased she is settling in well.
Dad spent the last four years at Mayfield's and peacefully passed away in March. I cannot thank the staff enough for the exemplary care Dad received, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Dad thoroughly enjoyed the activities and all the entertainment, especially the music and dancing. Once again thank you everyone as I know Dad was extremely happy with you.
Thank you for your kinds words about the care and support your Dad received at The Mayfields. Once again, we send our condolences for your loss - we will miss him.
Mum has been in Mayfields now for one week's respite. Lovely place, very attentive and caring staff. Lovely room with courtyard view.
Thank you for your kind comments about The Mayfields and the care and support your Mum is receiving during her time with us.
Due to lockdown, I have not been able to experience the full aspects of the home but from what I have seen, I am pleased with it all.
Thank you for your time in completing a review for The Mayfields. With restrictions slowly reducing, we are hoping that you can experience all the wonderful things we do at The Mayfields.
Through this awful pandemic, The Mayfields Care Home has kept their high standard in a difficult time. Staff and management have been very supportive to the residents.
Thank you for your comments and feedback. We will ensure that this is shared with the hardworking team at The Mayfields.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 May 2020Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 10 Jan 2025Recipient: The Mayfields Care Home
- 07 Jul 2021Recipient: Castlemeadow Care Group
- 20 Feb 2020Recipient: Castlemeadow Care Group
Meet the Team (1)

Metisee Wood joined The Mayfields in August 2025.
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