Devonshire House care home, Cavendish
Welcome to Devonshire House
Move-in offers available
When it comes to choosing a care home you can trust us. Find out how we can help you and your loved one with our move-in offers.
Devonshire House in Sudbury is a beautiful care home providing excellent, quality care and facilities within a comfortable, homely and relaxing environment. En-suite rooms are available for up to 68 residents, including a 34 bedroom dementia care wing.
At Anchor, we have a long history of caring for older people and we put our residents at the heart of everything we do. In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with 60 years of experience. Devonshire House is the result of this approach, carefully conceived with all our experience and passion, to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation of older people.
Our dedicated service, combined with Devonshire House’s luxurious environment and facilities, allow our residents to live a full, rich and meaningful life in the company of supportive, like-minded people.
If you are looking for a home for yourself or a loved one, why not find out more about what Devonshire House has to offer.
The service at Devonshire House is performing very well
Features of Devonshire House
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- Engaging activities programme
- Garden
- Communal lounge
Care and support
In addition to residential care, we also offer:
- Respite care
- Dementia care
- Personalised care plans
Food and dining
We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:
- Communal dining area
Life at Devonshire House
You’ll always find plenty to do at Devonshire House, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms ensure peace and privacy when you want it. We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. A cinema, relaxing therapy room and hair and beauty salon are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas. Devonshire House is situated in the heart of the beautiful, historic village of Cavendish next to the Cavendish tea room and has easy access to all the local amenities.
Devonshire House is furnished and decorated to a very high standard throughout with facilities to make you feel at home in our care. Safe and secure home with 68 en-suite rooms offering comfort and luxury • Resident’s fully equipped kitchens • Relaxing therapy room • Comfortable lounges and sitting areas • Separate dining areas • Modern cinema • Hair and beauty salon • Engaging events and activities • Beautiful gardens with outdoor seating areas • Conservatory
At Devonshire House we make the most of meal times. Anchor has won national recognition for the quality of its food and catering service. And with separate dining areas, you don’t have far to go to enjoy each mealtime. All our menus offer freshly cooked, wholesome and appetising offering nutritionally balanced food with a different choice every day. We’ll get to know your likes and dislikes, catering for any special dietary requirements so that you enjoy all of the meals we serve.
With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at Devonshire House a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish.
Activities, interests and ability are discussed when you move in and an agreed plan ensures that these requests are fulfilled. Your suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.
We know how important it is to maintain close bonds with the people in your life. At Devonshire House, your visitors are always welcome at any time, including mealtimes. We also encourage you to maintain links with the wider community and come and go as you please.
Health
Because each of us is unique, we encourage you to choose how your care is planned and delivered at Devonshire House. We work closely with you and your family, to build a personal picture of your needs. Little things can make a big difference, so we always strive to understand what is important to you. We call it person centred care because it’s built around you or your loved one. It’s there to help you settle in really quickly, with regular reviews to keep things up-to-date. Dedicated staff ensure care, support and understanding is tailored to your exact needs. They will ensure that you continue to enjoy maximum independence and 24-hour peace of mind, knowing that all the help and assistance you might need is always at hand. All carers employed by Anchor are given intensive training and are required to complete NVQ qualifications and a range of in-house courses to assure you of the best possible care. We provide high quality care and support for residents living with dementia by treating them as individuals. All of our employees are trained and supported by our dedicated dementia team to ensure residents feel valued and able to live life to the full. Ever ready to offer support to family and friends via access to information and advice, their approach respects the uniqueness of each person rather than focusing on the diagnosis of dementia.
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Care homes
Our current private weekly fee at Devonshire Hall is from £1,360. This can vary due to resident dependency, size of room and location. Our Home Manager and other colleagues will be happy to discuss fees and any other questions you may have about paying for care.
What is included in care home fees?
For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time.
Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24 hour care and support, utility bills and meals, as well as a fantastic range of daily activities. In an Anchor care home our weekly charge includes:
- cost of personal care
- accommodation
- utilities e.g. heating and light
- all resident catering, meals, snacks and drinks
- laundry undertaken on the premises
- television licence, including for person use
- housekeeping services.
The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, however we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost):
- professional hairdressing
- personal copies of newspapers or magazines
- personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc.
- clothing, shoes and slippers
- dry cleaning
- private telephone line rental and calls and cable connections.
In the absence of free provision by the NHS, we can also arrange for the following healthcare services to be provided, these will be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
- chiropody
- optometry
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- other privately arranged healthcare
- care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments.
No upfront deposit is required at any of Anchor’s care homes to secure a room.
At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.
Want more information on care home fees?
Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.
Care home feesAt Devonshire House we have a caring team of well qualified professionals, passionate about what they do and dedicated to ensuring our residents always feel confident that they can rely on a friendly face and helping hand 24-hours a day. We encourage visits to Devonshire House so you can meet our team and get a feel of what it would be like to live here. You will be able to look around, meet other residents, find out what goes on and ask any questions you may have. It is important to us that you make the right decision and are happy with your choice of new home.
Kerry Healy
Care Home Manager
I am proud to be the manager of Devonshire house and working in a home that has such character and beautiful grounds, we are open for you all to come and visit.
Holly Hack
Deputy Manager
We are providing daily exercises in the home that residents and staff enjoy participating in building strength and promoting health.
Daniel Moss
Chef Manager
We are able to cater for a range of different dietary requirements at the home and make home made food fresh each day and homemade cakes. We would love you to come and have tea and cake with us.
Lauren Ellmers
Administrator
Devonshire House resides in the beautiful Suffolk village of Cavendish and was the late Sue Ryder’s house where we have memorabilia which you are welcome to come and look at.
Anchor Two weeks free with a permanent stay winter offer
We are offering you an opportunity for two weeks’ free stay when you move into one of our participating care homes on a permanent basis.
Anchor short stay respite 3 for 2 winter offer
We are offering you an opportunity to receive 3 weeks care for the price of 2 weeks when you move into one of our participating care homes on a short stay basis.
Welcoming you
We are currently offering you an opportunity for:
- two weeks’ free stay when you move into one of our participating care homes on a permanent basis. Click here to find out more and read the full details of the terms and conditions of this offer.
- 3 weeks care for the price of 2 weeks when you move into one of our participating care homes on a short stay respite basis. Click here to find out more and read the full details of the terms and conditions of this offer.
We pride ourselves on making sure we understand your loved one – their likes and dislikes, hopes and passions – so you can be sure they enjoy a special and lasting welcome at Anchor. Because your loved ones are our loved ones.
To start your enquiry simply click 'Enquire now' at the top of the page and either call us or complete an online enquiry form.
We’ll provide you with full details of the home, along with any other information you’d like, such as sample menus and activity schedules.
Whether you’re looking to stay with us permanently, or for a short break, we’d be delighted to take you on a show round of the home in person. Simply book a visit with the home manager once you’ve made your enquiry.
If you or your loved one doesn’t live nearby or are unable to visit in person we can provide a virtual show round. Either way, we’re keen to show you what daily life is like here and for you to meet our friendly team.
We hope you decide, following your visit, that you or your loved one would like to move into the home, in which case we’ll organise a pre-assessment to make sure we can meet all your care needs.
Our friendly onsite team will discuss every area of moving-in with you in detail to make sure you and your loved-one know exactly what to expect and feel confident, safe and welcomed when coming to live with us.
Before you move in, we will find out if there are any of your possessions that you wish us to place in your room before you arrive. Please bring your family photographs and most treasured possessions to help make your room your home.
We understand how important visits are for everyone and we welcome regular visits from family and friends. We also actively support our residents to enjoy visits away from the care home.
Each of our homes is different and the manager of the care home you’re interested in will provide all the information you need around visiting.
Getting here
Devonshire House
High Street, Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8AS
What's happening at Devonshire House
A huge well done to all the residents who helped in making our Christmas cake!
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Some Christmassy arts and crafts! 🖼️ 🤶🏻
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It’s quiz time! Thankyou to everyone who joined we had a great time time! This weeks quiz was of course Christmas! 🎅🏻
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It’s quiz time! Thankyou to everyone who joined we had a great time time! This weeks quiz was of course Christmas! 🎅🏻
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We had the fantastic movement to music in to see us! This was absolutely amazing and so much fun! 💃 🎄
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Christmas cookie making! These were delicious! 😋 #christmas2024 #cookies #Devonshirehouse
facebookVisit to our local church to see our Christmas tree we decorated and all of the other beautiful trees! 🎄 #christmasiscoming #christmastree #Devonshirehouse
facebookChristmas sing along! Of course Kerry had to join in and show us how it’s done! #devonshirehouse #christmassingalong
facebookAfternoon singalong! Kerry obviously had to come and show off her singing skills! 🎤 #Devonshirehouse #christmassingalong
facebookThank you so much for performing for us all today… residents and families had a fabulous time 🎅🏻🎄⭐️
facebookAnchor celebrates 20 care homes achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status
Former members of the Armed Forces at Anchor care homes are benefitting from enhanced care and support as 20 care homes have achieved the standards required for Veteran Friendly Framework Status.