Grove Court
Nursing home in Woodbridge, Suffolk
Operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes
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About
Grove Court is a purpose-built care home in a quiet countryside setting near the Suffolk market town of Woodbridge. It provides residential, nursing and respite care, with 61 bedrooms, each with an en suite wet room, and takes residents for permanent care or short stays. Many bedrooms look out over the grounds and open directly onto the gardens, which cover nine acres and have level wheelchair access.
The home is arranged into three smaller areas to create a more intimate feel. Shared spaces include two dining rooms, six sitting rooms, a library, a cinema room and an activities room. It also offers end-of-life care and holds Gold Standards Framework accreditation. Led by General Manager Kelly Lockwood, who has ten years' experience in care, the home is rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission. Its Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas are also graded Outstanding, and its Safe and Effective areas are graded Good.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
49 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Grove Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Woodbridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben
We contribute to National; International and local charities in the community .Our largest local donation was to contribute to purchase a wheelchair for a local teenager and award Dictionary 4Life…
Framlingham Tennis Tournament
For over 100 years the FTT have planned, managed and operated the second oldest annual tennis tournament in the UK, sanctioned by the LTA. It is open to all UK tennis players and organised with…
Ip3 Good Neighbours
SUPPORTING IP3 RESIDENTS with shopping/collecting prescriptions/transport/a befriending service to lonely/vulnerable in person or by telephone, weekly Pop Up Shop, signpost for debt/employment…
Music in Our Bones
Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS,…
Part of Elizabeth Finn Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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