The Briars Residential Care Home
Sudbury, CO10 · 2.4 km · 17 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Devonshire House
High Street, Cavendish, Sudbury, CO10 8AS
Residential care home · 69 beds · Anchor
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,321
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2025
- Beds
- 69
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Suffolk
£1,321a week
About £68,692 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,642 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £201 a week less, £10,452 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,287 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Sudbury
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 Devonshire House
Devonshire House is a residential care home in Sudbury, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 69 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Anchor, which operates 121 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2017.
At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated Devonshire House 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.
Devonshire House 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 Devonshire House include The Briars Residential Care Home, Melford Court Care Home and Barleycombe. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Anchor Hanover Group
- Brand
- Anchor
- Registered with CQC
- February 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2025)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Sudbury
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safer systems, kind staff and improved management, although occasional medicine errors were recorded.
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
Devonshire House 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 Devonshire House
How much does Devonshire House cost?
Devonshire House 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 Devonshire House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Devonshire House Good in September 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Devonshire House provide nursing care?
No. Devonshire House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Devonshire House offer dementia care?
Yes. Devonshire House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Devonshire House have?
Devonshire House is registered for up to 69 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.
Sithembiso N.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Alice M.
1 review
From £980 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Mihnea Cosmin P.
1 review
From £1,197 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 47 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Deon Z.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 50 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Sudbury
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
Melford Court Care Home
Sudbury, CO10 · 5.6 km · 52 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Barleycombe
Sudbury, CO10 · 6.1 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialLifeways Community Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week