Chevington Lodge
Care home in Bungay, Suffolk
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Chevington Lodge is a 43-bed residential home for older people, with specialist care for those living with dementia. Located in Bungay, Norfolk, the home occupies a Victorian property on the south bank of the River Waveney, close to the town centre. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides accommodation across three floors with lift access. Residents are assessed and grouped into communal areas according to their individual care and support needs, allowing the home to support people across a range of frailty levels.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 350 m away
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
19 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Suffolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
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Local health safety net
Chevington Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 14 miles away. The local GP practice is BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bungay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rotary Club of Bungay Charitable Trust
activities July-june 2023sep Local community assistance for elderly, books for schoolchildrenFinancial support to individual with learning difficulties " " " on overseas aid programmes for natural…
Loddon and District Day Centre
The Day Centre's objectives are to provide a safe and welcoming club for elderly residents of Loddon and its surrounding villages
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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