Cavell Manor

Bredfield Road, Woodbridge, IP12 1JB

07869145552

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 January 2023

Provider

Angel Care (Orchid Care Homes) Ltd

Beds

55 beds

About Cavell Manor

Cavell Manor is a nursing home in Suffolk, offering personal and nursing care to older adults, including those living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Cavell Manor provides personal and nursing care to up to 55 people, predominantly older adults and those living with dementia. At inspection, 34 people were using the service. Residents spoke positively about their care and the running of the home, and people told inspectors they felt safe.

The environment was clean and well maintained, and people received their medicines as prescribed.

Staff understood their responsibilities to report concerns about people's care and safety. Care plans and risk assessments were regularly reviewed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 55 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP12 1JB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 18 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 January 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cavell Manor's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cavell Manor, 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 Cavell Manor, 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 Cavell Manor'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