St Peter's House
29 Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RJ
Residential care home · 66 beds · Welford Healthcare

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,321
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- January 2025
- Beds
- 66
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £68,692 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,642 a 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.
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 St Peter's House
St Peter's House is a residential care home in Bury St Edmunds, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 66 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by Welford Healthcare, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2020.
At its latest inspection, published January 2025, the CQC rated St Peter's House 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.
St Peter's 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 St Peter's House include Willows and Rosehill, Drummond Court, Cornwallis Court and Manson House. 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
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- St Peter's Care Home Limited
- Brand
- Welford Healthcare
- Registered with CQC
- December 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (January 2025)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
Requires Improvement; inspectors found unmanaged risks, medicines and staffing shortfalls, and weak oversight at St Peter's House.
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
St Peter's 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.
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Common questions about St Peter's House
How much does St Peter's House cost?
St Peter's 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 St Peter's House?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Peter's House Requires improvement in January 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Peter's House provide nursing care?
No. St Peter's House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St Peter's House offer dementia care?
Yes. St Peter's House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St Peter's House have?
St Peter's House is registered for up to 66 residents.
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.”
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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