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Baylham Care Home

Upper Street, Baylham, Ipswich, IP6 8JR

Nursing home · 55 beds · Optima HCI

Street view · 2023
Street view · 2023 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,350
CQC rating
Requires improvement
June 2026
Beds
55
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 Baylham Care Home

Baylham Care Home is a nursing home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 55 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 2026, the CQC rated Baylham Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Baylham 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 Baylham Care Home include Barham Care Home, Barking Hall Nursing Home and Uvedale Hall Residential Home. 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
Requires improvement (June 2026)
Council area
Suffolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Baylham Care Centre was rated Requires Improvement and is no longer in Special Measures; inspectors found kind care and progress, but pressure care records and leadership still need improvement.

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

Baylham 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 Baylham Care Home

How much does Baylham Care Home cost?

Baylham 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 Baylham Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Baylham Care Home Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Baylham Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Baylham 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 Baylham Care Home offer dementia care?

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

How many residents does Baylham Care Home have?

Baylham Care Home is registered for up to 55 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.

Barham Care Home, Ipswich

Barham Care Home

Ipswich, IP6 · 3.1 km · 44 beds
CQC: Good
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
Barking Hall Nursing Home, Needham Market

Barking Hall Nursing Home

Needham Market, IP6 · 3.3 km · 49 beds
CQC: Good
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
Uvedale Hall Residential Home, Ipswich

Uvedale Hall Residential Home

Ipswich, IP6 · 3.4 km · 29 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHealthcare Homes
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