Glebe House Retirement Home

Logo of Glebe House Retirement Home, a care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and physical disability support.

Is this your care home?

Claim this profile to update details, add photos, and respond to enquiries.

Claim This Profile

About Us

We at Glebe House Retirement Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the historic market town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Nestled within the charming IP postcode area, our home provides a peaceful retreat where older people can enjoy compassionate residential care tailored to their individual needs.

Our setting reflects the gentle character of Woodbridge itself, a town known for its riverside beauty, independent shops, and strong community spirit. Residents benefit from the calm surroundings of this beloved Suffolk town, whilst enjoying the comfort and familiarity of a home that feels truly like their own. The East of England location offers easy access for visiting family members travelling from across the region.

Our care extends across a wide range of specialisms, ensuring that we can support residents with varied and evolving needs. We provide dedicated older person care and residential care as the foundation of our home, alongside specialised support for those living with dementia. For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, this means their loved one can receive understanding, patient, and structured support from a team who genuinely appreciates the importance of routine, dignity, and reassurance.

We also welcome residents with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, adapting our approach to help each person live as fully and independently as possible. Our provision for younger adults reflects our belief that quality care should be inclusive and person centred, whatever a resident's age or circumstances. In practice, this means we take the time to understand every individual, their history, their preferences, and the things that bring them joy, so that daily life feels meaningful rather than routine.

Respite care is also available for families who need short term support, whether following a hospital stay, during a carer's holiday, or simply to give a loved one the chance to experience life at Glebe House before considering a longer stay. We understand how difficult the decision to seek care can be, and we aim to make every transition as gentle and reassuring as possible.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our latest Care Quality Commission inspection, where we were awarded an overall rating of Good. Inspectors recognised our strengths across the Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led domains, each rated Good, which speaks to the warmth of our team, the responsiveness of our care planning, and the strong leadership that guides our home. We are honest about the fact that our Safe domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we are actively working to strengthen this area so that every resident and family member can feel complete confidence in the safety of our home. Transparency matters to us, and we believe families deserve a full picture when choosing care.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make, and we recognise the weight of that choice. At Glebe House Retirement Home, we welcome enquiries from families exploring their options, whether you are planning ahead or facing a more urgent need. We would be delighted to speak with you, answer your questions, and if you wish, arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere of our home for yourself. Please do reach out when you feel ready. We are here to listen, to guide, and to care.

Common questions about Glebe House Retirement Home

Where is Glebe House Retirement Home located?

Glebe House Retirement Home is a residential care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3JS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Glebe House Retirement Home provide?

Glebe House Retirement Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Glebe House Retirement Home's CQC rating?

Glebe House Retirement Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Glebe House Retirement Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Glebe House Retirement Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Glebe House Retirement Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Glebe House Retirement Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Glebe House Retirement Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Glebe House Retirement Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Glebe House Retirement Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Glebe House Retirement Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Glebe House Retirement Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Glebe House Retirement Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Take these with you

Want a home that already answers yes to what matters? Search nearby with filters.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 6 May 2026
  • Report published: 6 May 2026

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

View Latest Report

Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Glebe House Retirement Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Glebe House Retirement Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

Is this your care home?

Claim this profile to unlock full details, add photos, respond to enquiries, and more.

Claim This Profile

More care homes in Woodbridge

Other care homes nearby, highest CQC-rated first.

Browse more care homes

All care homes in Woodbridge All care homes in Suffolk