The Pines
Culford Road, Fornham St Mary, IP28 6TN
Residential care home · 12 beds · Consensus Support Services

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,321
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2025
- Beds
- 12
- 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 The Pines
The Pines is a residential care home in Fornham St Mary, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Consensus Support Services, which operates 59 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated The Pines 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.
The Pines 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 The Pines include Fornham House Residential Home, Marham House Care Home and Cedar Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- September 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2025)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Fornham St Mary
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good COVID-19 infection-control arrangements, but some kitchen surfaces and flooring needed repair.
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
The Pines 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 The Pines
How much does The Pines cost?
The Pines 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 The Pines?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Pines Good in July 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Pines provide nursing care?
No. The Pines is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Pines offer dementia care?
The Pines is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Suffolk listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Pines have?
The Pines is registered for up to 12 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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Fornham St Mary
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.