Wickham House
Nursing home in Woodbridge, Suffolk
Operated by Cathena Healthcare
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About
Wickham House is a nursing care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with 34 registered beds. The home provides nursing and dementia care to older people, younger adults, and those with mental health support needs. It operates as four separate units, each with its own facilities, and is run by Cathena HealthCare, a privately owned operator.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022). Wickham House employs its own nursing team, including registered general and mental health nurses, to provide 24-hour care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 April 2022 · Last inspected 14 April 2022
Inspectors found Wickham House, a care home for up to 34 people, including many older people and some living with dementia or mental health conditions, to be providing a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service. Staff were described as treating people with compassion and kindness, with people's privacy, dignity and independence respected. The report also noted that people had opportunities for activities, that their views were listened to, and that a programme of audits helped the service keep improving.
- Risks were assessed and managed, medicines were given when needed, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs.
- Staff were described as caring, compassionate and kind, and people's rights to privacy, dignity and independence were respected.
- People's choices and end of life wishes were sought and recorded, with support provided in the least restrictive way.
- Staff received training and support, people were supported to maintain good health and a balanced diet, and a complaints procedure was in place.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
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Local health safety net
Wickham House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 9.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WICKHAM MARKET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 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.
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Part of Cathena Healthcare
Wickham House is one of 4 homes run by Cathena Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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