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Compare top-rated care homes across Sudbury

Sudbury has 26 CQC-registered care homes, in the East of England. Of those, 26 are residential care homes and 9 provide nursing care, with around 45 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Sudbury, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.

About care homes in Sudbury

Care quality in Sudbury is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 82% are rated Good or Outstanding (18 rated Good, 4 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.

The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Sudbury, 19 are registered for dementia care, 9 for nursing care, 5 for learning disability and autism support, 3 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Sudbury may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.

Care homes in Sudbury are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Anchor Hanover Group (4 homes), Suffolk Serenity Living Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Mistley Manor, with 84 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.

Geographically, Sudbury care homes are spread across the CO10, CO11, IP29, IP7, IP8, IP9 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Sudbury closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Sudbury itself, neighbouring towns across Suffolk are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.

Care home fees in Sudbury depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in the East of England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Suffolk may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Sudbury home.

Residential and nursing homes in Sudbury

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Mistley Manor

Good
CO11 2HN 84 beds
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Waterfield House

Good
IP7 6AG 76 beds
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Devonshire House

Good
CO10 8AS 69 beds
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Canterbury House

Good
IP7 6JQ 61 beds
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Acorn Village

Good
CO11 2NJ 60 beds
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St Josephs

Good
CO10 1HR 60 beds
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St Marys

Good
IP9 2PS 60 beds
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Hazell Court

Good
CO10 1QN 55 beds
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Hadleigh Nursing Home

Good
IP7 6DF 54 beds
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Magdalen House Care Home

Good
IP7 5AD 53 beds
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Melford Court Care Home

Good
CO10 9JA 52 beds
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Mellish House Residential Home

Good
CO10 0EH 48 beds
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Laxfield House

Good
CO10 9PL 34 beds
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The Red House Welfare & Housing Society

Good
CO10 2TD 31 beds
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The Willows

Good
IP29 4PJ 25 beds
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Barleycombe

Good
CO10 9HE 11 beds
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Brett Vale Residential Home

Good
IP7 5QQ 10 beds
Residential
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Greenacres

Good
CO10 0QB 4 beds
Residential
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Catchpole Court

Requires improvement
CO10 1BD 66 beds
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Spring Lodge

Requires improvement
IP9 1AX 46 beds
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The Lodge

Requires improvement
IP8 3JD 44 beds
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Chilton Croft Nursing Home

Requires improvement
CO10 2RN 32 beds
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Orwell Care Home

Not yet rated
IP9 2AE 38 beds
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Lark View

Not yet rated
IP29 5NU 36 beds
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Chilton Croft Nursing Home

Not yet rated
CO10 2RN 32 beds
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The Briars Residential Care Home

Not Rated
CO10 7RP 17 beds
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Care homes near you across the Sudbury area

Care homes in Sudbury are spread across these postcode districts:

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FAQ

Common questions about Sudbury care homes

How much does a care home cost per month in Sudbury?

Care home fees in Sudbury vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Sudbury home.

Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Sudbury?

It depends on the person's needs and finances. Suffolk's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.

How many care homes are there in Sudbury?

Sudbury has 26 CQC-registered care homes: 26 offering residential care and 9 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.

What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Sudbury?

Around 82% of rated care homes in Sudbury are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.

What types of care home are in Sudbury?

Care homes in Sudbury and across Suffolk include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.

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