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Barking Hall Nursing Home

Barking Road, Barking, Next Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 8HJ
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I cannot praise the staff enough for the care they gave him. They made him smile and laughSarah M(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Barking Hall Nursing Home, Ipswich
The staff were very kind and helpful to all the familyJulie L(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Barking Hall Nursing Home, Ipswich
I cannot be more proud of this care home.E H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barking Hall Nursing Home, Ipswich

Barking Hall is a well-established care home set in beautiful surroundings just outside Needham Market in Suffolk. The dedicated team provides quality residential, nursing, and respite care, offering long-term carers a well-deserved break or holiday. Barking Hall supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia and frail physical health.

The home’s scenic countryside location, with its tranquil fountain and the sound of nearby church bells, makes it a sought-after choice...  

Care Provided by Barking Hall Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,700
Nursing CareFrom £1,650From £1,700

Hairdresser and chiropodist not included.

Contact Barking Hall Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Anna Swed (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2004

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (49)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)

Barking Hall Nursing Home Reviews (91)

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9.7

Barking Hall Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barking Hall Nursing Home has 91 reviews.

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Review from E C (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been made as comfortable as possible given that she is receiving palliative care. Her room is lovely.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind remarks at this difficult time, they really are much appreciated. If we can do any more to help please don't hesitate to ask.

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Review from Sandra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Barking Hall Nursing Home is home from home. The residents are treated with care which is second to none. Everything is top class, from the medical staff to the cleaning staff nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend Barking Hall Nursing Home to everyone. My dad said he lived like a lord and we cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Dear Sandra, thank you so very much for your lovely review. We only wish Dad could have stayed with us longer, he was a pleasure to know and care for.

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Review from J M (Grandson of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Grandad was looked after by some of the most caring members of staff I have ever net. The hospital never gave him long to live however he picked up a lot while in your care until we lost him. His last few weeks he was alive were almost the best he had been for a few months. Your staff deserve medals for what they all did for my Grandad.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. Your Grandad was a lovely lovely man, such a pleasure to care for, such a shame we couldn't have kept him with us for longer. Our sincere condolences to all your family.

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Review from Vera O (Resident / Service User) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been very happy with the care home since I have been in here.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for your review, Vera, it is our pleasure to care for you. We are very glad you enjoy being part of the Barking Hall family.

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Review from Jason C (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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When my dad came to this home from hospital he wasn't a well man. The staff at Barking Hall was absolutely amazing. They supported him and us throughout his stay, they were very attentive. All the nurses and carers really did work hard to provide for his needs and they delivered every single time. They really are worth their weight in gold. Thank you so much for bringing my dad back to us! To the management... if there is any in-house bonus or reward scheme then they definitely deserve to be recognised for their commitment that they showed me and my dad. THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home
Thank you so much Jason, it was lovely to see you and Dad again recently. You are always welcome to pop in.
Kind regards

Home Manager

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Review from Susan E (Resident / Service User) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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I feel very lucky that the manager excepted me here and arranged for me to move here as quick as possible.
I was very ill last year and here they make me feel nothing is too much for their excellent staff. There is usually someone to help.

They also sort my diet for which I am very grateful.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your review, it is a pleasure to have you here at Barking Hall.
Kind regards,

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Review from William L (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandma was always well looked after and happy at the home. She was only at Barking Hall Nursing Home for two weeks but she enjoyed many activities whilst she was there including musical entertainment, arts and crafts, Bingo and much more. She was always asked if she would like to go on the weekly outing, but she preferred not to. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your lovely review. I miss my chats with your grandmother, a lovely lady.
Kind regards

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Review from Shirley W (Resident / Service User) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant caring staff. Excellent menus, good activities and trips out.

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Review from Betty M (Resident / Service User) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel safe here, especially at night. My needs are met, staff are friendly and helpful.

The chef will make me an omelette if I don't like the main choices.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review, it is our pleasure to care for you.

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Review from Doris D (Sister of Resident) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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My sister arrived from hospital to Barking Hall, after a fall at home, when found hours later she was taken to hospital because it was an extremely cold morning and her temperature became very low. She was in a confused state, ended up with an infection and suffering from delirium. She was sent to Barking to recover.

Staff were very kind, but aspects of the nursing home I found worrying. Often daily records were not up to date, due I am sure always to lack of time for the staff to do this. No help was available to help encourage my sister to walk, as she had become very frightened to attempt to walk, even with a frame. When the heating went wrong in her bedroom it was 3 hrs before a small heater was found. 1 of the main bathrooms was out of order all the weeks I visited.

The time it took for a bell call response was nearly always around 10/15 mins. The toilet sensor light in the toilet goes off far to quickly to allow a frail person to use it, before being plunged into darkness.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Barking Hall welcomes input from every source, we operate an open and transparent service and strive to respond to all comments regarding our home and endeavour to affect any improvements or changes that may be necessary.

It is a great shame that the relative in question did not feel able to...  

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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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Mum came to Barking Hall on the 2nd May 2018 from hospital after suffering two strokes. From the first visit to view the rooms to Mum moving here, we have had nothing but excellent services from all the lovely carers, nurses and management. After reading the CQC report I was a little sceptical but the manager and staff have done an amazing job. My family and I are always made to feel welcome and the staff constantly provide us with food etc. I must say the food is amazing too!

Mum is getting the best care here and I couldn’t ask for better. I have also spent the night and experienced a lovely breakfast! I would highly recommend Barking Hall. Mums health has sadly deteriorated quite quickly since leaving hospital and she is receiving the best palliative care.

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Review from R B (Resident / Service User) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since I have been here quite a while, there have been many changes, some good and some bad. Not any body's fault. I think we are thinking the atmosphere is better which makes for a happy home.

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Review from Shirley W (Resident / Service User) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care by very helpful nurses and other staff. The food provided is very good and all services are provided with really good care and help.

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Review from Kathleen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad has been here for six weeks and is happy and cared for. My hope is he can stay here as, at 96 years, I do not think it would be helpful to move him now. My father is very comfortable.

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Review from June F (Resident / Service User) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have lived here for the last three years and have found it to be a pleasant experience. The residents are treated with kindness and dignity. Entertainment is provided most days of the week and there are trips out to local places of interest. Indoor amusement includes bingo, arts and crafts, music and quizzes. The only negative comment I have is regarding the occasional delay in answering the bell for my toilet needs.

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Review from J C (Regular Volunteer) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always seems a lovely place when I visit each week. Residents seem happy and well cared for.

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Review from Josie I (Wife of Resident) published on 25 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was transferred from Shotley Ward, Ipswich Hospice for rest and rehabilitation after a stroke and fractured skull.

He has in my opinion been shown great medical care and dignity. I have also found the staff and management very kind, helpful and attentive to my husband's needs and welfare. Their support to my husband and myself has been exemplary.

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Review from A W L (Wife of Resident) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was very happy with everything that Barking Hall did for my husband. He was treated with care and dignity in his last days.

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Review from V T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care and attention at all times both when dad was in respite and then permanent. He was very happy in Barking Hall Nursing Home.

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Review from Juanita M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website
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I would like to thank all the staff of Barking Hall. I believe they made my Dad's last few weeks easier for him. Couldn't have asked for anything more. We knew he only had approximately 3 months to live, but he deteriorated quite quickly at the end. Very caring staff. Thank you.

Reply from Amanda Thornsby, Homes Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home
Dear Juanita,
It was both a pleasure and privilege to care for your father. My staff really appreciate the recognition for their positive and caring contribution, so I shall proudly share your comments with them all.

Sadly the time spent in our peaceful, tranquil and beautiful home was shorter...  

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Date: 06 March 2019
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Meet the Team (8)

Tibi Ionescu
Tibi IonescuJob Title:Home Manager

I am passionate about supporting both residents and colleagues to create a warm, caring, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. I believe in building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and maintaining an open-door approach for residents, families, and team members. My focus is on delivering high-quality care, promoting dignity and independence, and ensuring the home remains a safe and happy place for all who live and work there.

Jennifer Legaspi
Jennifer LegaspiJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026

I enjoy working alongside a hardworking and caring team that values teamwork and compassion. With many years of nursing experience across a range of clinical settings, I am passionate about providing person-centred care, creating a warm and welcoming environment, and supporting residents to feel safe, valued, and heard. My clinical and leadership experience allows me to support both residents and staff while maintaining high standards of care.

Claire Jane Campbell
Claire Jane CampbellJob Title:Activities Coordinator

I love being part of an amazing team at Barking Hall, building strong connections across all departments. I enjoy interacting daily with residents and their families. My experience managing my own hair salon, combined with Health & Safety training, gives me a solid foundation for my role.

Korrie Bennett
Korrie BennettJob Title:Head Chef

I enjoy working with the people here and the freedom I have in the kitchen. I prioritise residents' needs, considering their likes and dislikes. I've completed an NVQ in Food, Hygiene, and Catering, Nutritional Therapy, and Level 2 in Food Hygiene.

Abi Jolly
Abi JollyJob Title:Head Housekeeper

I enjoy working with a great team at Barking Hall across all areas, not just housekeeping. I build strong relationships with residents through daily conversations and helping with simple requests. With over 10 years of cleaning experience, including running my own business, I have the necessary qualifications.

Zara Mark
Zara MarkJob Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2026

As Activities Coordinator, I love being part of the wonderful community within our home. The residents and staff make it a warm and welcoming place to work every day.

I enjoy spending time getting to know each resident, learning about their interests, and finding ways to help them stay engaged and happy. Seeing residents smile and enjoy themselves is the most rewarding part of my role.

Victoria Parrish
Victoria ParrishJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2026

I work as the Administrator within a supportive care home team, where I contribute to the smooth running of daily operations and help maintain a positive and welcoming environment. I enjoy being part of a team that values compassion and teamwork, where laughter and good relationships are part of everyday life. Although my role is administrative, I take an interest in getting to know residents and their life histories, which helps me appreciate the person-centred values at the heart of our service.

Nigel Parrish
Nigel ParrishJob Title:Maintenance OfficerJoined: 2026

With over five years' experience in care home maintenance, including supporting homes across the East of England, I'm passionate about keeping Barking Hall safe, compliant, and welcoming for everyone. I also enjoy spending time chatting with residents, especially fellow ex-military veterans, as we share a special connection through our conversations.

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