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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

PrimeCarersA 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.

Nursing careFees published
PrimeCarersAnother option

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
Nayland House Care Home, Colchester

Nayland House Care Home

Colchester, CO6 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMarigold MG2
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Norwood, Ipswich

Norwood

Ipswich, IP1 · 46 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Norwood House, Saxmundham

Norwood House

Saxmundham, IP17 · 71 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCounty Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oulton Park Care Centre, Lowestoft

Oulton Park Care Centre

Lowestoft, NR32 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Prince George House, Ipswich

Prince George House

Ipswich, IP3 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rendlesham Care Centre, Woodbridge

Rendlesham Care Centre

Woodbridge, IP12 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Risby Hall Nursing Home, Bury St Edmunds

Risby Hall Nursing Home

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Sherrington House, Ipswich

Sherrington House

Ipswich, IP1 · 48 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThe Partnership In Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Sidegate Lane Care Home, Ipswich

Sidegate Lane Care Home

Ipswich, IP4 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSanctuary Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Squirrel Lodge, Lowestoft

Squirrel Lodge

Lowestoft, NR33 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSquirrel Lodge
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Barnabas Southwold, Southwold

St Barnabas Southwold

Southwold, IP18 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSt Barnabas Southwold
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Josephs, Sudbury

St Josephs

Sudbury, CO10 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Beeches Residential Home, Bury St Edmunds

The Beeches Residential Home

Bury St Edmunds, IP31 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaS & A Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Dell Care Home, Lowestoft

The Dell Care Home

Lowestoft, NR33 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWellbeing Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

The Depperhaugh

Hoxne, IP21 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaKingsley Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Firs Residential Home, Felixstowe

The Firs Residential Home

Felixstowe, IP11 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Martins, Bury St Edmunds

The Martins

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Meadows Care Home, Haverhill

The Meadows Care Home

Haverhill, CB9 · 55 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMinster Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,292 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 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.