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Barham Care Home

Church Lane, Barham, Ipswich, IP6 0PS

Nursing home · 44 beds · Optima HCI

Street view · 2023
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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,350
CQC rating
Good
June 2021
Beds
44
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Suffolk
£1,350a week

About £70,200 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ipswich
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Barham Care Home

Barham Care Home is a nursing home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Optima HCI, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2019.

At its latest inspection, published June 2021, the CQC rated Barham Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Barham Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Barham Care Home include Baylham Care Home, Thurleston Residential Home and Henley House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
September 2019
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2021)
Council area
Suffolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Barham Care Home was rated Good in all five areas; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with effective leadership and communication.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Barham Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Barham Care Home

How much does Barham Care Home cost?

Barham Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Barham Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Barham Care Home Good in June 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Barham Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Barham Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Barham Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Barham Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Barham Care Home have?

Barham Care Home is registered for up to 44 residents.

Care at home

23 live-in carers within about an hour of Suffolk

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 7 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
See live-in carers near SuffolkProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Baylham Care Home, Ipswich

Baylham Care Home

Ipswich, IP6 · 3.1 km · 55 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaOptima HCI
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ipswich

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Thurleston Residential Home, Ipswich

Thurleston Residential Home

Ipswich, IP1 · 3.1 km · 37 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMinton Care Hotels
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Henley House, Ipswich

Henley House

Ipswich, IP1 · 3.8 km · 66 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaGreensleeves
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 2 care homes run by Optima HCI