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
Nursing homes in Suffolk
69 of the 196 care homes in Suffolk are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 36 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Suffolk typically cost £1,350 a week, about £70,200 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,300 to £1,350. That is close to the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,321. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing 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 nursing home in Suffolk
£1,350a week
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 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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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 nursing homes fees in Suffolk
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 69 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,350
- Usually £1,300 to £1,350 a week3 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 nursing homes in Suffolk cost?
Nursing homes in Suffolk typically charge £1,350 a week, usually between £1,300 and £1,350. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Suffolk?
69 of the 196 CQC-registered care homes in Suffolk are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Suffolk?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Suffolk council for a needs assessment.