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Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 6,656 Reviews

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Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home
5 Cowper Street, Ipswich IP4 5JD 
9.6 45 reviews
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
"I'm very happy with the care that my mum receives at Shaftesbury House Care Home. She is looked after very well. Mum has been at the care…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 27 Rooms
Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Shortlisted as a finalist for the Caring UK Awards 2023, in the South Care Home of the Year category, Shaftesbury House is a very special home. Many of the team are long serving, the home manager ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mellish House Residential Home
20a Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0EH 
9.6 79 reviews
Mellish House Residential Home, Sudbury, Suffolk
"It was with great sadness that we realised we could no longer care for my mother ourselves, and that she needed a team to keep her safe and…"   Read all 79 reviews
  • from £1,386 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

Mellish House is located in the village of Great Cornard, near Sudbury, close to the town's shops and cafes. Providing residential dementia care for up to 48 elderly residents including trial stays, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Martins
Vinefields, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1YA 
9.6 45 reviews
The Martins, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"My Dad has now been a resident of the home for the last 10 months and settled really well. The staff are kind, helpful and very considerate…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,478 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner MHA

MHA’s The Martins offers a truly unique setting, with a stunning cathedral just beyond its garden. The home provide residential and dementia care for 42 residents who enjoy the beauty and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Oakwood House
Stollery Close, Grange Farm, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2GD 
9.5 27 reviews
Oakwood House, Ipswich, Suffolk
"As a family, we are very grateful to the staff at Oakwood House for their kind support for my brother who has complex mental and physical…"   Read all 27 reviews
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Cathena Healthcare Ltd

Oakwood House is a nursing home that offers complex care specialising in mental health. Whether it’s reducing anxiety or pro-actively managing pain, knowing every resident individually lets staff ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Norwood House
Little Moor Road, Middleton, Saxmundham IP17 3JZ 
9.5 36 reviews
Norwood House, Saxmundham, Suffolk
"Mum has now been at Norwood House 18 months, she has settled in well and in her words she says she has no complaints. What so ever. All the…"   Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,574 / week
  • 71 Rooms
Group/Owner Holmwood House Holdings

Norwood House care home in Saxmunham is a welcoming home for people needing care. Operated by County Care Homes, the care home is situated in Middleton Moor with views of five acres of parkland. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Catchpole Court Nursing Home
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1BD 
9.5 56 reviews
Catchpole Court Nursing Home, Sudbury, Suffolk
"Was invited to a Mothers Day flower arranging & afternoon tea. What a lovely afternoon and well put together. A table adorned with…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Catchpole Court NursingHome in Sudbury, Suffolk offers nursing, dementia, residential and respite care in a welcoming home. Situated next to shops, a train station and a lake, the care home has a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Rendlesham
1a Suffolk Drive, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TP 
9.5 88 reviews
Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk
"My aunt's stay at Rendlesham Care Home has been a wonderful experience for her and myself. I can't find fauly in any area of her care here.…"   Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Situated in in the village of Rendlesham, Rendlesham care home provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as sensitive end of life ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hillcroft House
Finborough Road, Stowmarket IP14 1PW 
9.5 113 reviews
Hillcroft House, Stowmarket, Suffolk
"Our brother came to Hillcroft House late 2025 after 3 weeks of bed hopping in a main hospital and after a few months in a mental health…"   Read all 113 reviews
  • from £1,540 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Hillcroft House, located in a tranquil area of Stowmarket, Suffolk, offers a warm and inviting environment where residents are encouraged to personalise their fully furnished rooms with cherished ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Highfield House Care Home
London Road, Halesworth IP19 8LP 
9.5 67 reviews
Highfield House Care Home, Halesworth, Suffolk
"Very welcoming and friendly. Excellent level of care. Monthly news letter and regular communication. Wide range of activities and communal…"   Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Castlemeadow Care Group

Highfield House offers short or long-term residential care solutions for a wide range of differing needs. Care plans are adapted to suit individual requirements and include care for Parkinson’s, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Beccles Care Home
St. George's Road, Beccles NR34 9YQ 
9.5 24 reviews
Beccles Care Home, Beccles, Suffolk
"My 98 year old mother was a self funding resident at Beccles care home from June 23 to January 25 where she passed away. Amanda and her…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Beccles Care Home, located in the heart of Beccles in North Suffolk, provides short-term respite care and longer term support for older people, including people living with dementia. Black Swan ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care

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Woodbridge Lodge Care Home
5 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JJ 
9.5 79 reviews
Woodbridge Lodge Care Home, Woodbridge, Suffolk
"I have been very impressed with the care my mother has received at Woodbridge Lodge. The first time I walked into the Lodge,when I was…"   Read all 79 reviews
  • from £1,420 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Woodbridge Lodge Care Home is located a short walking distance from the town of Woodbridge in Suffolk. Situated away from the road, the home has large grounds for the residents to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Cavell Manor Care Home
Bredfield Road, Woodbridge IP12 1JB 
9.9 52 reviews
Cavell Manor Care Home, Woodbridge, Suffolk
"From the moment you walk through the door, you know immediately that you are in a very friendly and caring community - the Admin team,…"   Read all 52 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner MNS Care plc / Angel Care

Set in the market town of Woodbridge, Cavell Manor Care Home offers a home from home experience with 55 rooms for residents, each with en-suite facilities and a TV point. Each room has modern décor, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Manor Farm Care Home
82 Church Road, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7SJ 
9.8 94 reviews
Manor Farm Care Home, Lowestoft, Suffolk
"Kylie and the lovely team at Manor Farm made a very difficult time that little bit easier. From the start Kylie was approachable and…"   Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,490 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner KRG Healthcare

Manor Farm Care Home in Kessingland, near Lowestoft, is situated near a beach. The home offers short breaks, respite or long term care packages and also adopts a systematic approach to the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bethesda Eventide Homes
59a Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SN 
9.7 33 reviews
Bethesda Eventide Homes, Ipswich, Suffolk
"My parents have received excellent care during their 6 months at Bethesda. They are beginning to live a bit after an unsociable/isolated…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • from £1,465 / week
  • 27 Rooms

Bethesda Eventide Homes offer high-quality residential care and day care in a friendly Christian environment for up to 27 residents, including those living with early stages of dementia. Respite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Carlton Hall Residential Home
Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL 
9.7 37 reviews
Carlton Hall Residential Home, Lowestoft, Suffolk
"My mum arrived at Carlton Hall last July Staff were amazing getting mum settled in as she struggled at first Staff contact me if there…"   Read all 37 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 86 Rooms

Carlton Hall is a residential village located in Carlton Colville and provides a full range of accommodation choices. The village is set in the landscaped grounds of the 18th century Carlton Hall and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Merryfields
7 Mill Lane, Felixstowe IP11 7RL 
9.7 64 reviews
Merryfields, Felixstowe, Suffolk
"The staff at Merryfields have always taken very good care of my elderly Mother, and are thoughtful, kind, and patient with all the…"   Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 20 Rooms

Merryfields is a beautiful, family-run 20 bedroom home providing the highest standard of care whilst maintaining a home-from-home environment. Each bright, sunny room has an en-suite bathroom ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Estherene House
35 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft NR33 0LQ 
9.7 34 reviews
Estherene House, Lowestoft, Suffolk
"Estherene House is very welcoming and friendly. The staff go out of their way to make the residents and their families feel at home. The…"   Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 36 Rooms

Estherene House is a well-established care home offering a comprehensive range of services that are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. The home provides long-term ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Finborough Court
Pilgrims Way, Great Finborough, Stowmarket IP14 3AY 
9.7 30 reviews
Finborough Court, Stowmarket, Suffolk
"We moved my Mum , at the age of 101 , from a care home in Yorkshire to Finborough Court in January 2026.We had looked around several care…"   Read all 30 reviews
  • from £1,570 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Pilgrims' Friend Society

Rooted in the Christian faith, life at Finborough Court supports residents to live fulfilled lives in their later years. They provide excellent, personalised care which supports residents to flourish ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mabbs Hall Care Home
High Street, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7EA 
9.7 51 reviews
Mabbs Hall Care Home, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"Dad was at Mabbs Hall only a short while, but the management, nurses and staff were wonderful and very easy to speak to. Every question and…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 29 Rooms
Group/Owner MNS Care plc / Angel Care

Mabbs Hall care home delivers nursing and mental health care to up to 29 residents. Mabbs Hall is located in the small market town of Mildenhall, Surrey. It is a short drive into Cambridge and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Stradbroke Court
Green Drive, Lowestoft NR33 7JS 
9.7 45 reviews
Stradbroke Court, Lowestoft, Suffolk
"The whole of the Stradbroke Court Management team are always professional and dedicated, but still make time for personal interactions with…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,399 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Kent Square Care Group (formerly APS Care Ltd)

Stradbroke Court offers high-quality, individualised residential care for the elderly in a warm and homely setting. Located close to the centre of Lowestoft and the Suffolk Coastline, the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Willows
Corders Farm, Bury Road, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds IP29 4PJ 
9.7 9 reviews
The Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"My mother has been at the Willows care home for about 18 months, she seems very happy and is well looked after, the staff are excellent and…"   Read all 9 reviews
  • from £1,470 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Extrafriend Ltd

The Willows Residential Home is situated in the picturesque village of Lawshall, nestled between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds in the lush Suffolk countryside. Once the site of Corders Farm, it has ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Orwell Care Home
Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AE 
9.7 9 reviews
Orwell Care Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
"It's always a pleasure to visit the care home, the staff without exception are always brilliant not only with the residents but with the…"   Read all 9 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 38 Rooms
Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

A warm, modern, care home in the heart of Wherstead Suffolk The Orwell Care Home, located on Vicarage Lane in Wherstead, Ipswich, is a thoughtfully designed residential home offering high-quality ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Westerfield House Care Ltd
Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich IP4 3QG 
9.6 71 reviews
Westerfield House Care Ltd, Ipswich, Suffolk
"All staff have been kind and helpful to us as a family at all times. We feel our loved one is safe and well cared for. They do their very…"   Read all 71 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 37 Rooms

Westerfield House offers luxury living in a beautiful Grade II listed mansion, situated on the outskirts of Ipswich. The home provides a range of flexible and tailored care packages designed to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Seckford Care - Jubilee House
Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street, Woodbridge IP12 4NB 
9.5 12 reviews
Seckford Care - Jubilee House, Woodbridge, Suffolk
"Right from the start we have been made to feel very welcome and very much part of the Seckford community. From the initial meeting, to…"   Read all 12 reviews
  • from £1,829 / week
  • 26 Rooms
Group/Owner The Seckford Foundation

Jubilee House offers comfortable, single rooms that are fully furnished and include: • Sitting room/bedroom • Ensuite toilet and basin (some also have showers) • Nearby bathrooms • Call ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Chrissian Residential Home
526/528 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PN 
9.5 51 reviews
Chrissian Residential Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
"My mother has been a resident since November 2025. My mother is extremely happy and had settled within days. I believed she was happy and…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • from £985 / week
  • 22 Rooms

Chrissian House was established in 1974 and is registered to care for 22 elderly residents. The name was formed from the previous owners two sons ‘Chris and Ian’. Converted from two detached houses, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Lark View Residential Care Home
Pinford End House, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5NU 
9.5 7 reviews
Lark View Residential Care Home, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
"My dad has been at Lark View since March 25, and has a lovely room overlooking the courtyard. Recently my dad was hospitalised for 2 weeks…"   Read all 7 reviews
  • from £1,390 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

Lark View Residential Care Home, situated in the peaceful village of Hawstead in Bury St Edmunds, provides a warm and welcoming environment for residents. The home is well-maintained, offering a ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care