Badgers Wood

Norwich · NR8 6EF

Care type
Residential Care Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Rating history
OutstandingRating published Apr 2019
Capacity
37 beds
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What the evidence shows

Badgers Wood is listed as a residential care home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Outstanding (Apr 2019). The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it.

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What stands out

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: activities

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Saturn Healthcare Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Norfolk

Provider network: 3 homes; 100% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 2 Good).

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Badgers Wood Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Good · history
Caring
Outstanding · history
Responsive
Outstanding · history
Well-Led
Outstanding · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Apr 2019
Registered Manager
Claire Teresa Corrigan
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, mental health support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Claire Teresa Corrigan

Badgers Wood: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Badgers Wood, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Badgers Wood is a residential care home in Norwich, East of England, operated by Saturn Healthcare Ltd since 2023. The home has 37 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding in its history, published before the current registration. The home specialises in dementia care.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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29 School Road, Drayton, Norwich, NR8 6EF

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

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Nearest green space

171m away

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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4/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Generally satisfactory
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Facilities & Features

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Next Steps

Is Badgers Wood a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Badgers Wood

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  1. How do activities adapt for residents with changing mobility or cognition?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. How does the team manage care_quality day to day?

  4. How does the team manage facilities day to day?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Badgers Wood

What does the inspection rating for Badgers Wood show?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 30 April 2019.

Is Badgers Wood a good care home?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 30 April 2019. The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Badgers Wood's care home fees published?

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Is Badgers Wood a nursing home or a residential care home?

Badgers Wood is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

Does Badgers Wood provide dementia care?

Badgers Wood specialises in dementia care. The home is registered for this specialism.

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How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Badgers Wood have?

Badgers Wood has 37 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Badgers Wood?

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5.

Are Badgers Wood's reviews enough to make a decision?

Badgers Wood's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Badgers Wood safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Badgers Wood is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Badgers Wood?

Badgers Wood is operated by SATURN HEALTHCARE LTD (Company registration number: 07494358). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Badgers Wood had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Badgers Wood in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Badgers Wood's provider?

Badgers Wood's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Badgers Wood?

Ask Badgers Wood how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Badgers Wood?

Before choosing Badgers Wood, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Norwich to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Badgers Wood's food hygiene rating?

Badgers Wood currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Badgers Wood?

When visiting Badgers Wood, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Badgers Wood?

Our visit checklist for Badgers Wood starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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