Foxearth Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds67
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-03-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What stands out at Foxearth Lodge is how engaged the staff are with residents. The care, nursing and activities teams take time to really connect with people, making sure everyone feels included. There's a warmth here that families notice — staff who genuinely care about getting to know residents as individuals.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-03-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2023 inspection, covering areas such as staff training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary confirms this rating but does not include specific evidence such as training records, care plan examples, or detail about GP and specialist access. Foxearth Lodge is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which requires staff to hold relevant skills across a broad range of needs. The July 2023 monitoring review did not prompt any revision to this rating.Is this home caring?
Foxearth Lodge received a Good rating for caring at the March 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and the degree to which residents are supported to maintain independence and make choices. The published summary confirms the rating but does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of how dignity is protected in practice. There is no detail in the published text about how staff address residents, how privacy is maintained during personal care, or how distress is responded to.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2023 inspection, covering activities, individual engagement, complaints handling, and end-of-life care planning. The published summary does not include specific examples of activity programmes, evidence of tailored individual engagement, or detail about how the home responds to complaints. There is no information about how the home supports residents with advanced dementia who cannot participate in group activities, or whether residents' personal histories inform how activities are planned.Is the home well-led?
Foxearth Lodge received a Good rating for leadership and governance at the March 2023 inspection. Miss Roxanne Cutajar is registered as the manager, and Mrs Helen Gidlow is the nominated individual representing the provider, Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited. The published summary confirms the rating but does not include specific evidence about governance systems, staff culture, oversight mechanisms, or how the management team responds to concerns raised by staff or families. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to suggest the rating needed reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Foxearth Lodge provides nursing care for people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents. For residents living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that focuses on individual needs and preferences. Staff work to maintain dignity and connection, helping residents feel secure and valued. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2023, which is a solid and consistent result. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, and direct testimony, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than an exceptionally evidenced one.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out at Foxearth Lodge is how engaged the staff are with residents. The care, nursing and activities teams take time to really connect with people, making sure everyone feels included. There's a warmth here that families notice — staff who genuinely care about getting to know residents as individuals.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team at Foxearth Lodge stays visible and approachable, working alongside staff to maintain high standards. They're focused on continuous improvement and making sure the whole team — from nurses to housekeeping — delivers compassionate, professional care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for specialist nursing care in the Woodbridge area, visiting Foxearth Lodge could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your family.
Worth a visit
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home, in Saxtead near Woodbridge, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in March 2023. A follow-up review in July 2023 confirmed the rating remained appropriate. The home is a 67-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, as well as adults of all ages, and it has a named registered manager in post. A consistent Good across every domain is a reassuring baseline, and the stable trend suggests no deterioration has been identified since. The main limitation of this report is straightforward: the published inspection text is a high-level summary only, with no direct observations, resident quotes, or specific evidence recorded for any of the five domains. That means this Family View cannot tell you whether staff are warm and unhurried, whether the food is good, whether activities suit your parent individually, or whether night staffing is adequate. Every item in the checklist above has been marked as not assessed for exactly this reason. Before you decide, visit the home in person, ideally at a mealtime and without an appointment. Use the checklist questions to gather the specific detail that the published inspection does not provide.
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In Their Own Words
How Foxearth Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where specialist nursing meets genuine warmth in Woodbridge
Compassionate Care in Woodbridge at Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home can feel overwhelming, especially when you need specialist support. Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home in Woodbridge brings together skilled nursing care with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The team here understands that moving into residential care is a big adjustment, and they work hard to make each resident feel valued and comfortable.
Who they care for
Foxearth Lodge provides nursing care for people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that focuses on individual needs and preferences. Staff work to maintain dignity and connection, helping residents feel secure and valued.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in the Woodbridge area, visiting Foxearth Lodge could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2023, which is a solid and consistent result. However, the published inspection text contains limited specific detail, observations, and direct testimony, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than an exceptionally evidenced one.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out at Foxearth Lodge is how engaged the staff are with residents. The care, nursing and activities teams take time to really connect with people, making sure everyone feels included. There's a warmth here that families notice — staff who genuinely care about getting to know residents as individuals.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team at Foxearth Lodge stays visible and approachable, working alongside staff to maintain high standards. They're focused on continuous improvement and making sure the whole team — from nurses to housekeeping — delivers compassionate, professional care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for specialist nursing care in the Woodbridge area, visiting Foxearth Lodge could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your family.
Worth a visit
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home, in Saxtead near Woodbridge, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in March 2023. A follow-up review in July 2023 confirmed the rating remained appropriate. The home is a 67-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, as well as adults of all ages, and it has a named registered manager in post. A consistent Good across every domain is a reassuring baseline, and the stable trend suggests no deterioration has been identified since. The main limitation of this report is straightforward: the published inspection text is a high-level summary only, with no direct observations, resident quotes, or specific evidence recorded for any of the five domains. That means this Family View cannot tell you whether staff are warm and unhurried, whether the food is good, whether activities suit your parent individually, or whether night staffing is adequate. Every item in the checklist above has been marked as not assessed for exactly this reason. Before you decide, visit the home in person, ideally at a mealtime and without an appointment. Use the checklist questions to gather the specific detail that the published inspection does not provide.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Foxearth Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Foxearth Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where specialist nursing meets genuine warmth in Woodbridge
Compassionate Care in Woodbridge at Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home can feel overwhelming, especially when you need specialist support. Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home in Woodbridge brings together skilled nursing care with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The team here understands that moving into residential care is a big adjustment, and they work hard to make each resident feel valued and comfortable.
Who they care for
Foxearth Lodge provides nursing care for people with various needs, including dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that focuses on individual needs and preferences. Staff work to maintain dignity and connection, helping residents feel secure and valued.
Management & ethos
The management team at Foxearth Lodge stays visible and approachable, working alongside staff to maintain high standards. They're focused on continuous improvement and making sure the whole team — from nurses to housekeeping — delivers compassionate, professional care.
The home & environment
The home itself feels comfortable and homely, with spaces designed to help people feel at ease. Families describe the environment as beautiful and welcoming, somewhere that feels less clinical and more like a proper home.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in the Woodbridge area, visiting Foxearth Lodge could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
