Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in Babergh Area

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Browse 12 Babergh Area Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.7
Total 871 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,360 per week

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Nayland House

Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4LA

9.993 Reviews

"I am more than grateful to the wonderful carers that look after my husband. He was placed on end of life care in January 2026. The staff..."Read all 93 reviews

54 rooms

Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Nayland House residents enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle, with exceptional care in beautiful surroundings. Located in the picturesque historic village of Nayland, near Colchester, the care... Read more

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Orwell Care Home

Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AE

9.921 Reviews

6 1

"The staff are so friendly and caring. They make such an effort to know their residents and visitors, Its so reassuring to know how well Mum..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,600 / week38 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 care... Read more

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St Marys

Woodlands Road, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2PS

9.8157 Reviews

7 1

"We were so very fortunate that our dearest mum was accepted into your care in November 2025. The care and kindness Mum received was..."Read all 157 reviews

from £1,420 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

St Marys, in Ipswich supports up to 60 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering dementia care. It is located in an idyllic peninsula setting in the village of Holbrook. The... Read more

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Hazeldell

Elton Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP2 0DG

9.880 Reviews

18 1

"My father is very happy at Hazeldell. He has struggled with getting older and losing some mental and physical ability. The staff at..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,350 / week42 rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Hazeldell is situated off a private road on the outskirts of Ipswich. The home is on one and a half acres of land and offers residents spacious accommodation. At Hazeldell staff aim to assist each... Read more

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Canterbury House

Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6JQ

9.760 Reviews

12 1

"From the initial visit to view the home, my husband moving in when he was discharged from hospital, and every other aspect the staff have..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,535 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Canterbury House in Hadleigh is a purpose-built care home, providing quality care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. It continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia... Read more

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St Joseph's

The Croft, Sudbury CO10 1HR

9.785 Reviews

12 1

"As a chartered surveyor I have inspected many care homes. St.Josephs does not feel like one at all, more like a small hotel for retired..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,552 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

St Josephs in Sudbury is a caring home supporting up to 60 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering care for those living with dementia. The home continues to welcome new residents... Read more

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Melford Court

Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9JA

9.791 Reviews

22 1

"Both my parents are residents of Melford Court. They moved in a few months ago. Everyone has been very welcoming and supportive as they..."Read all 91 reviews

from £950 / week52 rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Rated Good by the CQC (May 2026), Melford Court is a residential and nursing care home occupying a Grade II listed house on Hall Street in Long Melford, one of the finest high streets in Suffolk, lined... Read more

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Spring Lodge Nursing Home

Main Road, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AX

9.780 Reviews

"There care my Mother is receiving here is absolutely fantastic , the care home staff are so kind and helpful and are making an exstremely..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,248 / week46 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Nestled in the serene village of Woolverstone, lies Spring Lodge Nursing Home- a beautiful retirement home near Ipswich, where the focus is on feelings. Residents can enjoy a sense of freedom in their... Read more

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Hadleigh Nursing Home

1 Friars Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6DF

9.658 Reviews

"My father-in-law has been a resident here since February. It was a difficult decision to move him to a home as he was still very mobile but..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,350 / week54 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Hadleigh nursing care home is a charming 19th-century property set in landscaped gardens with excellent views across rolling Suffolk countryside. The beautiful home, situated on the edge of the historic... Read more

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Mellish House Residential Home

20a Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0EH

9.680 Reviews

14 1

"Absolutely can not fault the home at all. The staff are amazing and so caring. The food is 2nd to none,well done the chefs! My uncle is..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,386 / week48 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, respite... Read more

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Catchpole Court Nursing Home

Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1BD

9.656 Reviews

"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 / week66 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 team... Read more

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The Willows

Corders Farm, Bury Road, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds IP29 4PJ

9.610 Reviews

"Mum has been at The Willows for just over a year and I can honestly say that I can't think of a better place for her to be, she is cared..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,470 / week25 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 been... Read more

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