Badgers Wood

29 School Road, Drayton, Norwich NR8 6EF
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9.6 28 Reviews
  • Badgers Wood, Norwich
Badgers Wood is a residential care home situated in Drayton, approximately four miles from the city of Norwich.

This outstanding care home comes with a library, a retro lounge and a seaside room for relaxation and reminiscence. For those who enjoy a little pampering, there is a hair and nail salon available for the residents. The home also has its own cafe, enabling friends and family to spend time with their loved ones in a relaxed setting.

There are a wide variety of activities arranged daily along with various in house clubs, day trips out and a large involvement with the local community.

Local amenities include shops, pubs, food outlets, cafes and churches. Badgers Wood is also on a main bus route into Norwich city centre.

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Care Provided by Badgers Wood

  • Type of Service
    • Residential Home
  • Privately Owned
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users
  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (37)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Funding & Fees Guide for Badgers Wood

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,100 – £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,100 – £1,350
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Badgers Wood to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Badgers Wood Reviews (28)

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9.6

Badgers Wood has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.646) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Badgers Wood has 28 reviews.

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Review from Peter C (Respite Resident) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say that Badgers Wood is the best care home that I've stayed in. The staff are so friendly and compassionate and caring. They have time for you if you need to talk. The food is great, so much choice. I hope when my time comes that I would be able to stay at Badgers Wood.
Can't
praise the staff enough for their kindness and compassion.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Badgers Wood Care Home. The team are proud to call themselves care professionals, reflecting person-centred outcomes in everything they do. We are happy to hear that your experience was so positive. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.


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Review from Verity M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was in hospital for a long time and couldn't return home. I looked around ten-plus care homes and none had the same feeling as Badgers Wood. I knew straight away Mum would love living here, all the staff are friendly and very approachable. There are always activities going on which keeps all the
residents engaged. Mum reports that the food is very good and there's always a cup of tea on offer. There is a real sense of community here. I know Mum is happy and well cared for.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us. Our team really do care about positive outcomes for their service users and that love and empathy extends to families, too, whom we are equally keen to work with and support. We are so glad to hear that your search for the right care home could conclude happily once you visited Badgers Wood.


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Review from Carl F (Husband of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasant surroundings. Nice environment.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. We are so glad that you found our care home environment a positive experience. Our staff take pride in providing a clean, relaxed and welcoming environment and your feedback has been passed on to our team.


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Review from Jayne (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has settled in really well from day one. The staff and care they give are excellent. Planned activities every day, and knowing Dad is in here gives us peace of mind. Any concerns they will let you know.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your dad has settled in so well. We sincerely hope he continues to enjoy his stay with us.


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Review from Pamela F (Resident) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff excellent.
Food - A-star.

Reply from Anne Riches, Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to review our care service. We are so pleased to hear that you have a high regard for our staff team and the food that we provide. We welcome all feedback but are glad to know that your experiences are positive.


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Review from Shirley L (Resident) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are good workers. Food is good. Activities offers are good. The lady who takes the activities is fun. The home is kept clean.
Overall, I would recommend Badgers Wood as a care home, safety and security.

Reply from Anne Riches, Regional Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Badgers Wood Care Home. Feedback is very important to us and it is wonderful to hear that you feel that your home is safe, secure and clean and that you enjoy the food and social side of life. We sincerely hope that you continue to enjoy your stay with us.


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Review from Sonia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very attentive.
Staff are wonderful and lovely and friendly.
Rooms are excellent.
Everything is wonderful.

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Review from O C (Resident) published on 29 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been living here for a few months now. The staff are wonderful. Very kind and the food is really rather nice. It's tasty and that's what you want. My room is lovely, the view is nice and it's so quiet.

Reply from Anne Riches, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for us. We value everyone's feedback, as it helps us see what we are doing well, and areas where we can improve. We are glad to hear you are enjoying life at Badgers Wood!


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Review from T S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I come to visit my friend who is a resident here every week. She always sings the praises of all the staff. The home is clean and the staff are friendly. My friend (and the other residents I see) always seems happy and well looked after. They are well-fed, well cared for, warm and happy - what more
can you ask for.

Reply from Anne Riches, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are so pleased to hear that your friend sings the praises of the staff - this kind of feedback means so much to the staff team. We are glad you find the standard of cleanliness to be satisfactory and believe that people are cared for well.


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Review from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident for three and a half years and in that time I know she is safe as she always receives the best of care and attention from all the staff. Now I would like to acknowledge, that with the many restrictions placed on care homes in the past two years, how amazing all of the staff
have been as they stepped up to the challenge, with their dedicated protection, devotion, kindness and care. They became family to our loved ones and wonderful supporters to family members by updating us with Zoom and telephone contact. They certainly have been outstanding.

Reply from Anne Riches, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you so much for your kind and honest words. It certainly has been a challenging period for everyone and I am so happy to hear that you are pleased with the way we have risen to the challenges the pandemic has brought and that we have done our best to keep people connected. We have shared your lovely words with the staff team.


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Review from P F (Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been here about 1 year and now my family to not have to worry they know I am well fed and cared for. The food is excellent.

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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Of course, things are rather different at the moment. However, the staff are doing their best to keep everyone happy and entertained. I've has a couple of window visits and we've talked on the phone several times. Now the vaccines are being given, hopefully, things will soon go back to normal.

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Review from Trinny T (Friend of Resident) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend recently moved in after a long stay in hospital. It's been hard, and he wasn't happy about needing 24/7 care. However, the staff made him feel at ease and are trying hard to help him settle - eg with his correspondence, food needs as well as day to day things.
Even though things are difficult,
(ie covid), staff are cheerful, accommodating and helpful - my friendly always seems happier.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team of staff at Badgers Wood are amazing. Even though we can't visit at the moment, staff are keeping us regularly updated with Mum's care and what she and her friends are getting up to each day. We are getting the email updates; thank you. It makes being separated easier to bear. The whole team
are to be commended for keeping everyone safe and keeping everyone's spirits up.

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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding care for your loved one is a minefield. However, the manager and staff have eased our stress no end. Badgers Wood is lovely. It has some lovely, niche ideas and my mum is so happy already. She feels safe, valued and has made friends. Thank you - you are a wonderful team.

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Review from P B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked around several homes before choosing Badgers Wood.
Our reasons for picking this home were happy atmosphere, happy staff, warm, clean, light and bright, clean and happy residents.
Mum has been happy since moving in.

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Review from Wayne L (Friend of Resident) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our dear friend has moved into your care home recently, after being unwell. The love and care shown to him have been second to none. We are extremely impressed at how professional all of the staff are, and how clean the place is. Highly recommended.

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Review from Emily S (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 23 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuffed to bits for these guys with their CQC outstanding rating. They all do a great job. Great Auntie is still loving life at Badgers Wood - children in again today, always something to do.

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Review from S R (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad came in recently for some respite. He hasn't returned home. He got settled quickly and wants to stay. Can't fault the staff. Lots of them.
The food is good - Dad's put on weight, which is a good thing. Lots of choice. Nice quiet room. Lots of places to sit. The place is clean. Dad went down
to the shops yesterday which he enjoyed - the sort of thing he used to enjoy doing.

Reply from Badgers Home Manager, Home Manager at Badgers Wood

Thank you for your review of Badgers Wood. We are so glad your father has settled so well here and is making use of the facilities available, and enjoying the social opportunities with the key workers. Feedback is vital to how we shape our care setting, so thank you for taking the time.


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Review from Gerry C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident for the last 18 months of her life at Badgers Wood. She was welcomed and made to feel at home in her new surroundings. The care she was given was outstanding, she adapted to her new life so well due to the care and dignity she received from every member of the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.646)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.646) out of 10 for Badgers Wood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Badgers Wood is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 5

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.646 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Badgers Wood is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.946

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 17 Feb 2025

We currently have one vacancy in our lovely home, if you are interested, please give us a call.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Badgers Wood

What types of Care is Badgers Wood registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Badgers Wood provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Badgers Wood have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Badgers Wood?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Badgers Wood to the centre of Norwich?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.