Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home

Leiston Road, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UQ

01728830562

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 September 2018

Provider

Hellendoorn Healthcare Limited

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

5 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

GoodOct 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Hellendoorn Healthcare Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Inadequate.

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 Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home

Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Suffolk, providing personal care without nursing for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Pear Tree Lodge is a care home without nursing that accommodates up to 36 older people living with dementia and/or physical disabilities. The home had 18 residents at the time of inspection. The service provides personal care and accommodation as an integrated package, with staff supporting residents' daily needs and wellbeing.

The home is operated by Hellendoorn Healthcare Limited. Inspectors assessed both the premises and quality of care provided during their visit. The inspection focused on how well the service met regulatory standards for protecting people's safety, delivering effective care, and ensuring the service was responsive to residents' needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 October 2018

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP17 1UQ

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 31 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 September 2018.

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

Read Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home'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 Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home, 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 Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home, 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 Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home'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