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Care homes in Suffolk

There are 196 care homes registered with the CQC in Suffolk, East of England. 69 are nursing homes and 140 are registered for dementia care. 21 are rated Outstanding and 118 Good by the CQC.

Of the 6 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,321 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,276 to £1,440. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Suffolk

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
Avocet Court, Ipswich

Avocet Court

Ipswich, IP2 · 153 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAthena Care Homes
Care home fees
from £1,250 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cotman House, Felixstowe

Cotman House

Felixstowe, IP11 · 62 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCaring Homes
Residential care
from £1,271 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Mellish House Residential Home, Sudbury

Mellish House Residential Home

Sudbury, CO10 · 48 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCaring Homes
Residential dementia care
from £1,386 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Marys, Ipswich

St Marys

Ipswich, IP9 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Care home fees
£1,022 to £2,190 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Willows, Bury St Edmunds

The Willows

Bury St Edmunds, IP29 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialExtrafriend
Residential care
from £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Waterfield House, Ipswich

Waterfield House

Ipswich, IP7 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaRunwood
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Witnesham Nursing Home, Ipswich

Witnesham Nursing Home

Ipswich, IP6 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCrown View Care
Nursing care
from £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Mary's House, Bungay

St Mary's House

Bungay, NR35 · 28 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaInnomary
Care home fees
£1,000 to £1,300 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Asterbury Place, Ipswich

Asterbury Place

Ipswich, IP2 · 80 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
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
Broadlands, Lowestoft

Broadlands

Lowestoft, NR32 · 52 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
Cleves Place, Haverhill

Cleves Place

Haverhill, CB9 · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
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
Foxgrove Residential Home, Felixstowe

Foxgrove Residential Home

Felixstowe, IP11 · 24 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
Glastonbury Court, Bury St Edmunds

Glastonbury Court

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 · 80 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
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
Grove Court, Woodbridge

Grove Court

Woodbridge, IP12 · 61 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
Harleston House, Lowestoft

Harleston House

Lowestoft, NR32 · 39 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
Hartismere Place, Eye

Hartismere Place

Eye, IP23 · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
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
Holmwood Residential Home, Bungay

Holmwood Residential Home

Bungay, NR35 · 32 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaHolmwood Care
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
Jubilee House, Woodbridge

Jubilee House

Woodbridge, IP12 · 26 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
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.

Typical fees in Suffolk

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 196 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential care
£1,321
Usually £1,276 to £1,440 a week6 homes
Residential dementia care
£1,386
Usually £1,368 to £1,387 a week3 homes
Respite care
£1,535
Usually £1,434 to £1,627 a week4 homes
Care home fees
£1,345
Usually £1,225 to £1,482 a week4 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,120
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Common questions

How much do care homes in Suffolk cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Suffolk is £1,321 a week, based on 6 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Suffolk?

196 care homes in Suffolk are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in Suffolk?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.