Woodfield Court
Care home in Stowmarket, Suffolk
Operated by Stowcare
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Woodfield Court is a residential care home in Stowmarket, Suffolk, providing care for 29 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, according to the 2023 inspection report.
The home aims to support residents' independence and wellbeing through personalised care tailored to individual needs. Staff are available on call 24 hours a day. Woodfield Court is part of a family-run care operation that also includes Chilton Court and The Courtyard, a linked independent-living scheme within the same location.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 April 2023 · Last inspected 28 March 2023
Inspectors found a warm, friendly home where people said they were happy and spoke well of their care. Risks were monitored with plans in place, medicines were managed safely, and the home was clean with good infection control. Staff had enough time and support, and people could receive visitors when they wished.
- Warm and friendly atmosphere, with people reporting they are happy living there
- Risks to people are regularly assessed, with timely referrals to healthcare services
- Safe medicines handling and good infection control, with a visibly clean home
- Staff are supported through induction, training and supervision, and recruitment is carried out safely
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
94 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
- 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
Woodfield Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 12.3 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBS FORD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stowmarket
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)
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Diss U3a
We provide for the advancement of education for older people and those retired from full time work, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development. To do this we…
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Part of Stowcare
Woodfield Court is one of 2 homes run by Stowcare 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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