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The experienced team is dedicated to delivering personalised care that promotes comfort, fulfilment, and dignity within a nurturing environment where residents can feel truly at home. Baylham...
Care Provided by Baylham Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are subject to a full assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Baylham Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Baylham Care 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
- Kinly Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Owen(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages from 18 to 110
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2011
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- All visitors are welcome 24/7 and should sign in and out in the visitors book in reception.
Parking
- Baylham provides on site parking with Disabled parking spaces
Baylham Care Home Reviews (79)
Baylham Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.300) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Baylham Care Home has 79 reviews.
My dad moved in the home a week and a half ago. Rooms are a great size with ensuite . Tv in room . Very spacious place for my dad to walk round. His settling in nicely got a smile on his face , even talking more when we visit him. The cares are very nice, they do lots of activities with him.
We're really pleased to hear that your dad is settling in well and starting to feel at home with us. It's wonderful to know he's enjoying the space, getting involved in activities, and that you're seeing him smiling and chatting more when you visit-those...
After spending 6 weeks in hospital prior to going to the care home, dad was very poorly. Walking in today, March 3rd dad is sitting up in the lounge area in a lovely, comfortable chair. He has eaten well since he has been here, which is great. Looking so much better, it's a joy to see. Manager very approachable and cheerful.
We're so pleased to hear how much your dad has improved since joining us, especially after what must have been a difficult time in hospital. Seeing him sitting comfortably, eating well, and looking brighter is exactly what we hope for every...
They always treat my husband with great care & respect.
It means a great deal to us that you find our staff welcoming and approachable, and your feedback will be greatly appreciated by the whole team. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
My husband has resided at Baylham Care Home for two years. We are always welcomed when my sons and I visit. The staff are dedicated to keeping the residents safe and well cared for. The food at Baylham is excellent all cooked in their kitchens. A recent Valentine's coffee morning was enjoyed by both visitors and residents down to the huge effort by the staff. We look forward to Baylhams finding the resources once again to take residents for trips out. This has sadly been missing for the last year.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased to hear that you and your family always feel welcomed when visiting and that your husband is well cared for by our dedicated team. It's also lovely to hear your kind comments about the food and that you all enjoyed the...
General all areas need improvement, plesed with food, the older members of staff are brilliant, but have noticed over the last month some younger staff are better. Activities have improved slightly. The home needs a working minibus so that it can take residents out, been promised this for the last 4 years, still nothing done all down to mangment. Hope I see improvement in the coming months & a minibus.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you are happy with the food and that you've had positive experiences with members of our team. Your comments about staff and activities are noted, and we're encouraged that you've seen some recent improvements. We also...
As a family we've enjoyed a wonderful morning with mum and her new care home family. All the staff have worked so hard to put on a lovely party that we've thoroughly enjoyed. How nice it's been to enjoy everyone's company. Thank you so much for all your efforts and for making us feel so welcome. The chef has done a brilliant job as always too!!
We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed such a special morning with your mum and her care home family. It means a great deal to us to create moments like these where everyone can come together, relax, and enjoy each other's company.
Your...
All staff where very friendly. As my sister hasn't been here long can't answer for everything. All the staff I spoke with were really helpfull and informative. I found the centre really clean. All the staff took time to speak to us and inform us as to what goes on. Her room is really nice and clean. They have put my mind at rest over a few things which was good.
The big problem I have is with the financial department ,They do not pick up the phone or reply to your email .It would be nice to have a brake down of invoice ,When Nelson was there I felt it ran better
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My brother has been in baylham for over 9 years. He was only 61 when he became a resident due to a brain haemorrhage. We have always been happy with his care , more so he has been as happy as can be going into a home. The only issue we've had is lack of telephone connection to his room not being connected , which has been like that for over a year, numerous calls and e.mails have had no effect, my mum liked to talk to my brother in between visits and special occasions. I was shocked to receive an e.mail about the ccq inspection and their findings, as my brothers care has always been outstanding, so I felt I had to do a review. Well done to all staff who care so well for him, thank you from all his family.
One thing that I find upsetting is the difficulties I have getting in contact with someone at the home for updates about my wife. I am not contacted when she is unwell at times, I find out when I visit the home. They did inform me when she went into hospital. I am concerned that her fingernails are not always cared for. The chiropodist does her toenails. Also I pay for her hair but this is not being done as regularly as needed.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet the high standards we strive for, and we want to reassure you that your feedback has been taken seriously. The care of your wife is our absolute priority.It was a pleasure to speak with you...
Dad had been in the care home for six months. The staff were excellent and he was given the best care he could have asked for. It is like extended family. Lots of activities to take part in if he chose to and a couple of trips to Needham Lake. When Dad passed away, he was treated with dignity and the staff were very respectful.
My husband received excellent care during the two years that he was a resident at Baylham Care Centre. The staff are very caring, supportive and skilled in looking after residents who may have challenging behaviour. The Physiotherapy and Activities teams are first-class and ensure that an individual's needs are catered for. The trips out in the mini-bus are especially welcome. The manageress is very approachable and is working hard to maintain high standards. There is a friendly atmosphere in the Home and relatives receive a warm welcome when visiting and any concerns they may have are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Baylham Care Centre is a very special place.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We loved our trips out and loved him dearly.
My friend is in Baylham Care Centre, Ipswich. What a fabulous place, the care is amazing. The staff know exactly what they need to do to help the residents. Activities, singing. Excellent place, thank you for looking after my friend so well.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We do love all of our residents and treat them as family.
The manager and her team were amazing to mum, my mum was treated with respect, dignity and love.
The care was outstanding and nothing was too much trouble.
The manager her team supported my Dad and all the family through the hardest time of our lives.
The manager will always hold a special place in our hearts.
That's what care is all about. Love and kindness always. Forever a part of our Baylham family.
The physiotherapy team worked miracles - their humour, knowledge, expertise and positive approach ensured mobility way beyond our expectations and we can't thank them enough. The new manager was attentive and responsive, working hard behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. The care and admin staff were friendly, encouraging and patient. Thank you.
Our greatest reward was seeing a lovely lady rehabilitated and happily returned home having graced us with her presence.
The food is very well presented and full of flavour. My husband really enjoys it.
The new manager is so kind and can’t do enough for us as a family.
What a relief to know there’s a home from home at Baylham.
Thank you for your kind words. We have a fabulous team at Baylham.
Sticky floor might be my only criticism but that is only on one occurrence.
Safe and functional and adequate. No non-essential frills and great value for our private money.
Thank you so much for your very kind review. I will pass this on to the team.
I am currently waiting for spinal surgery, and after much research, I chose Baylham Care Centre for my post-operative recovery and respite care.
I called to make an appointment and was offered a same-day visit which was really useful. From the minute I set foot in the centre I was made to feel very welcome. The atmosphere is one of a well-ordered, happy, caring empathetic and efficient workplace. The staff were all polite, attentive and helpful and most importantly, the residents all appeared to be settled and very happy. I also felt very safe, but not in ways of being confined or contained.
The facilities and resources are really impressive and the residents have lots of choices about their lives and needs.
It was clear to me that Baylham Care Centre has an ethos of care, compassion and meeting the needs of vulnerable people with dignity.
I can honestly say that I am looking forward to my stay there as I trust them to take care of me after a serious operation.
Dear Barbara,
Thank you very much for the wonderful review, we are sincerely grateful for your feedback and will ensure it's passed on to the team.
Kind RegardsVineetha Kunjumon
Manager
Baylham Care Centre
I am writing this review with regard to the care of my husband at Baylham Care Centre. He is suffering from Parkinsons' Dementia and was extremely ill with the conditions, presenting with challenging behaviour. Admitted to Baylham on 31st October 2022 in need of 1:1 care. I have been impressed with the quality of care given. Gradually, he has responded well. The carers show compassion and skill in difficult circumstances. Emotional support is outstanding. His 80th birthday was celebrated in August 2023 with superb support from the centre.
Dear Faith,
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We will share this with the team.
Kind Regards,Vineetha Kunjumon
Home Manager
Baylham Care Centre
Are very caring home with lovely, sympathetic staff. Particularly impressed with the communication from the activities character who regularly sends me videos and pictures of my wife.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 February 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 20 Feb 2026
What a wonderful day we had on Saturday 14th February as we celebrated Valentine’s with our “Spreading the Love” coffee morning here at Baylham! It was fantastic to see so...
- 20 Nov 2025
We’re delighted to share that the winner of the Kinly Care Christmas Card Competition is Thomas from Lower Farm Primary School! ?? His wonderful, festive design will feature on our...
There are no upcoming events for Baylham Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Baylham Care Home
- 29 Sep 2016Recipient: Baylham Care Home
- 14 Nov 2014Recipient: Baylham Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Baylham Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Donna Owen is the Care Home Manager at Baylham Care Home.
Donna brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience within the care sector. She is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and ensuring residents are supported in a safe, welcoming, and well-led environment.
Donna works closely with residents, families, and staff to maintain strong communication and continuity of care. Her focus is on supporting the team, strengthening community life within the home, and ensuring residents feel comfortable, valued, and at home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baylham Care Home
What types of Care is Baylham Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Baylham Care Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Baylham Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Baylham Care Home to the centre of Ipswich?
5.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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