Avocet Court
Ipswich, IP2 · 153 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Suffolk
140 of the 196 care homes in Suffolk are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 16 are rated Outstanding and 82 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Suffolk typically cost £1,292 a week, about £67,184 a year, based on 11 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,250 to £1,368. That is close to the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,321.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Suffolk and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Suffolk
£1,292a week
About £67,184 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,584 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 £172 a week less, £8,944 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,229 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Suffolk
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.
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Another optionStay 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
Waterfield House
Ipswich, IP7 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Witnesham Nursing Home
Ipswich, IP6 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,350 a week
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.
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Suffolk
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 140 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,292
- Usually £1,250 to £1,368 a week11 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 dementia care homes in Suffolk cost?
Dementia care homes in Suffolk typically charge £1,292 a week, usually between £1,250 and £1,368. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Suffolk?
140 of the 196 CQC-registered care homes in Suffolk are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Suffolk?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care 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. Ask the adult social care team at Suffolk council for a needs assessment.