Badgers Wood

29 School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EF

01603867247

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 April 2019

Provider

Saturn Healthcare Ltd

Beds

37 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 23 are lower.

15 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
OutstandingApr 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Saturn Healthcare Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Badgers Wood

Badgers Wood is a 37-bed residential care home located on School Road in Drayton, a village near Norwich. It is operated by Saturn Healthcare Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The home holds an Outstanding CQC rating, awarded following an inspection in April 2019.

Its mixed-age resident profile and range of specialisms mean the home supports people with varying care needs under one setting. The Drayton location offers a quieter village environment whilst remaining accessible to Norwich's amenities and services. The home is registered to provide residential care rather than nursing care, making it suitable for those requiring personal care support but not medical-level interventions.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Badgers Wood, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Badgers Wood, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Badgers Wood's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees