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St Josephs care home

The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1HR

0800 085 2771

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Welcome to St Josephs

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A warm welcome

Find out about making an enquiry and how we ensure a warm and friendly welcome to all new residents.

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St Josephs in Sudbury is a well-designed, care home providing excellent, quality care and first-class facilities within a comfortable, homely and relaxing environment. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and provide residential care and dementia care for up to 61 residents.

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. St Josephs 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 St Josephs comfortable and relaxing environment 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 St Josephs has to offer.

Care quality commission
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09 Jan 2021
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The service at St Josephs is performing very well

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Mum has been at St Joseph's just over 2 weeks now, following a lengthy hospital stay & emergency operation. The staff at St Joseph's have been incredible - making a very difficult time much easier. The care they take over Mum is heart warming & although she is still settling in, I feel positive about her future for the first time in a long time. Th… e staff are also very welcoming when we visit. The cleanliness is 5 star & the food is varied & wholesome. I feel very lucky to have get Mum a place here.

L T

23 Apr 2025

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When we had to make the difficult decision to pass Mum's care into the hands of the professionals there was only place we ever considered and that was St Joseph's. We had heard so many good things about the staff and their compassionate care. We were not disappointed, from the day Mum entered the home we knew she was safe and in good hands. However… the staff didn't just take care of mum they took care of us as a family too. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we will be forever grateful to them for their compassionate care especially as Mum came to the end of her life. Simply put the staff just couldn't do enough for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who finds themselves no longer able to care for their loved ones at home. Thank you will never be enough!

Ruth S

18 Mar 2025

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I am my wife's carer and was looking for a care home to provide some respite. From beginning to end of her short stay at St Joseph's she was treated like a permanent resident with respect and care beyond my expectations. The staff are lovely and smile through every situation and really I wonder how they do it. As a family, we are now looking to pl… ace my wife within a care home permanently and will not look further than St Joseph's.

Ronnie H

31 Jan 2025

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My mother was a resident in St Joseph's for nearly four years until her death in December 2024. I cannot say strongly enough how amazing they were in handling her care and her well being. She was not the easiest of people to deal with but everything that was done for her was done with a smile on the carers faces. Nothing was ever too much trouble. … The staff's kindness in Mum's last few days was so touching. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending St Joseph's.

Jennie P

22 Jan 2025

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My mum is currently residing at St Joseph's and I wanted to say how amazing they are. One of the carers took my mum to the zoo last week which she thoroughly enjoyed and then danced to theatre music when she returned. That particular carer is so kind and the staff there are all so nice.

J D

22 Nov 2024

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We chose St Joseph's for my Dad because it was recommended to us and I'll pass that recommendation on. 'If you can get your relative into St Joe's don't bother looking anywhere else'. You will not find a better home. The warmth, care, understanding and kindness they give, to the whole family, is amazing and one that we feel privileged to have been … part of. St Joe's is like a family and we feel lucky to be part of that family. It has had such a positive impact on us as a family and we will be forever thankful to them all.

Jacquie S

16 Oct 2024

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My father has just finished his 3rd stay at St Joseph's for dementia respite care. I cannot praise all the staff enough. The first time Dad was visited at home for the initial assessment and for his subsequent stays we felt like we were being welcomed as old friends. Not only has Dad had excellent care but the staff, both admissions and carers, wer… e so kind and supportive to us the family during what is such a difficult time. As Dad's condition has deteriorated they really understood how hard it is for all members of the family. The food was excellent and his room was always clean. I cannot recommend St Joseph's highly enough to anyone looking for respite or permanent care.

Jo C

10 Sep 2024

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Features of St Josephs

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

  • Engaging activities programme
  • Garden
  • Communal lounge
  • Hairdressing salon

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 St Josephs

You’ll always find plenty to do at St Josephs, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in ranging from arts and crafts, reminiscence evenings , cards and bridge to theatre visits and trips to the coast 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. Our specialist sensory room and hair salon are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens, which run all along the riverbank and enjoy the peaceful setting. Or simply enjoy a break at one of the outdoor seating areas. St Joseph’s is situated close to the lovely Suffolk market town of Sudbury, near the banks of the beautiful river Stour and within easy access of local amenities.

St Josephs 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 en-suite rooms offering comfort and relaxation for 61 residents • Resident’s fully equipped kitchens • Specialist sensory room • Comfortable lounges and sitting areas • Separate dining areas • Hair and beauty salon • Engaging events and activities • South facing courtyard garden

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At St Josephs 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.

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With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at St Josephs 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 St Josephs, 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.

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Health

Because each of us is unique, we encourage you to choose how your care is planned and delivered at St Josephs. 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?

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Our current private weekly fee at St Josephs is from £1,390.62. 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.

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What's happening at St Josephs

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19 May 2025

Joan enjoying some ice cream and cake

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16 May 2025

Dancing round the maypole ☺️

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Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor
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13 May 2025

Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor

Anchor is delighted to welcome Sara Thomson as Interim Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

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Shaping a career in care: The role and responsibilities of the Service Improvement team

Asa Johnson is Anchor’s National Service Improvement Manager and leads a team of Service Improvement Advisors. In his blog, he shares how he came into the role and his day-to-day responsibilities.

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12 May 2025

Flower workshop with Sara last week for a special VE Day centrepiece ☺️

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12 May 2025

The importance of personalised dementia care

Asa Johnson, our Service Improvement Manager, shares his expert view on personalised dementia care in a featured article on the Care Choices website.

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11 May 2025

Beautiful day to get out for a walk today the Croft 🌞 Anchor

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11 May 2025

Pat enjoying a puzzel with Rebekha 🧩

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10 May 2025

One of David's favourite things to do is art 🎨

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10 May 2025

Sea Life Quiz today 🐙🐡🐠🐬 @anchor

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10 May 2025

Our wonderful Patricia is 100 years old, today she went through letters she'd received from her late husband during the war ☺️ Anchor

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9 May 2025

Just look at that smile 😃 thank you Elsa for brightening Joan's day ❤️ Anchor

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8 May 2025

VE Day celebrations 🍾 Anchor #veday80thanniversary

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How Extra Care helped one resident gain back their independence
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7 May 2025

How Extra Care helped one resident gain back their independence

Hear from Mick, one of our residents, about how moving to Anchor Extra Care Housing helped him regain his independence after a brain injury.

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1 May 2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

8 May 2025 sees the 80th anniversary of VE Day, an international celebration of the arrival of peace in Europe and an important moment for Anchor's residents and colleagues. Read more.

Welcoming you

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.

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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.

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