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Barking Road, Barking, Next Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8HJ
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08 January 2026
My husband has been treated with every kindness and care in every way, they can't do enough for him.
08 January 2026
Barking Hall is a lovely, homely, friendly care home that is very comfortable and very clean. The staff really make an effort to be helpdul and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble and everything seems to get done with a smile. The care provided appears to be respectful and thoughtfully provided
to allow residents to feel a sense of contentment and well being. The rooms are pleasant and not clinical, some are very spacious. The resident cat makes it feel even more like 'home' My friend is very well looked after and I can tell he is feeling content whenever I visit.
04 November 2025
Since my sister arrived at Barking Hall Nursing Home Janet improved considerably. The home itself feels very welcoming, both to my sister and her family and friends visiting.
I would like to add the staff here are lovely, helpful and very caring.
30 September 2025
We're so grateful to have found such a lovely home for our dad who has complex health needs. Barking Hall truly is a home from home with kind, caring staff who genuinely do all that they can to make sure all the residents feel special and are treated with immense kindness and respect. The nurses and
carers are superb as are the housekeeping staff and kitchen staff. The food is home cooked and delicious. The whole team is lead by a wonderful manager who really cares, not only for the residents who she treats as her own family members but also their relatives.
I can't praise them highly enough.
11 August 2025
My father has recently moved to Barking hall, we have found the staff amazing nothing is to much trouble the home is very clean, my father is very happy there, so far I can not fault anything. I would definitely recomend Barking hall to anyone
05 August 2025
Dad moved here the 3rd week of June after being in a home for the last 8 years. He is very happy that he moved here. The food, staff, room are so much better than he had at other home. He always looks lovely and clean and gets on well with all the staff. His room is also lovely and clean. We are
very pleased that he has moved and how much happier he is.
17 July 2025
Barking Hall Nursing Home is such a warm friendly and lovely place that my Dad nows lives in.
The staff are all so professional, kind patient and caring, not only towards the residents but the same warmth is shown to family members.
Nothing is too much trouble for anyone, we are always offered a
drink when the tea trolley comes round, and every member of staff throughout the whole home is wonderful.
It makes me feel at peace knowing that my Dad is so well looked after and is happy.
The staff all work so well together which is evident.
I thank everyone for their continuing first class care.
02 May 2025
Considering the absence of a manager (up until recently) the care and administration has been adequate. We are hoping the new manager can implement changes as discussed to improve the areas which are currently satisfactory to good/excellent. Individual carers and nurses, particularly the activity
coordinators, are fantastic. Areas of concern which are in the process of being addressed by the new manager include:- Not changing resident's hearing aid batteries, placing food out of resident's reach, not waking resident up for lunch and discouraging movements out of bed.
02 May 2025
My father has 5 grandchildren who visited him quite a few times in the 10 months he was a resident whilst my sister and I both visited at least 3 times per week. We all found the staff very helpful and caring. I often said to my father 'are they looking after you?' and he always said that they were.
At all times we were treated with respect and we all felt that dad was treated with respect all the time.
10 April 2025
Always very welcoming and personable staff and joy to come and visit our friend.
10 April 2025
I have found on each visit the staff are very friendly helpful and entertaining. I can leave knowing my friend is happy and well cared for.
11 March 2025
Mum has settled into Barking hall extremely well. The nursing staff, especially, are proactive and all of her medical and personal needs are fully met. When there has been cause to raise concern, this has been addressed promptly and pragmatically. Thank you.
17 January 2025
A very caring environment with lovely staff who were extremely kind and helpful. They cared for Mum in her last week of life with compassion and were very good to all the family.
19 December 2024
In my mother's final month at Barking Hall Nursing Home, I can't given enough praise to the staff. Care beyond words, patience without fail and kindness to an end.
My mother's passing was painless and stress-free because of where she was and who she was with.
During the proceeding months, she had
been at ease with herself and her surroundings.
There was a friendship with the staff she had grown close to.
Thank you.
03 December 2024
Great location and wonderful, caring staff. Lovely room with a country view and settled in quickly, following previous month in hospital following a fall. One month on much stronger. Lovely meals, helping with weight gain and stamina. Perfect respite and keen to stay on. Also regular activities for
all.
29 November 2024
Everyone tries very hard to make my visit as normal as possible and make special dates possible such as having a meal together. There are individuals that work well with my husband and reassures him.
25 November 2024
When you visit the home, it's like coming home to your own home. The staff are always pleasant and you are made to feel welcome and they want to help with any problems I might have. My husband is very happy, very clean and really enjoys all his food. The staff, from the office workers to the carers,
are really wonderful.
25 November 2024
Both my parents have been residents for nearly three years and I have to say, I can't fault the care they are given. The staff treat them with care and compassion.
22 November 2024
Mum is always lovely, clean and clothes always washed. Room always tidy and clean. The staff are lovely, always helpful and always cheerful. The food is reasonable, could be better as it's a bit basic.
26 July 2024
I found the staff helpful and welcoming. I thought the hall did smell a bit but I guess to be expected. My mum's room was clean and tidy and met her needs. I was even made a cup of tea for a 3-hour journey home.
Latest Reviews for Barking Hall Nursing Home
08 January 2026
My husband has been treated with every kindness and care in every way, they can't do enough for him.
08 January 2026
Barking Hall is a lovely, homely, friendly care home that is very comfortable and very clean. The staff really make an effort to be helpdul and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble and everything seems to get done with a smile. The care provided appears to be respectful and thoughtfully provided
to allow residents to feel a sense of contentment and well being. The rooms are pleasant and not clinical, some are very spacious. The resident cat makes it feel even more like 'home' My friend is very well looked after and I can tell he is feeling content whenever I visit.
04 November 2025
Since my sister arrived at Barking Hall Nursing Home Janet improved considerably. The home itself feels very welcoming, both to my sister and her family and friends visiting.
I would like to add the staff here are lovely, helpful and very caring.
30 September 2025
We're so grateful to have found such a lovely home for our dad who has complex health needs. Barking Hall truly is a home from home with kind, caring staff who genuinely do all that they can to make sure all the residents feel special and are treated with immense kindness and respect. The nurses and
carers are superb as are the housekeeping staff and kitchen staff. The food is home cooked and delicious. The whole team is lead by a wonderful manager who really cares, not only for the residents who she treats as her own family members but also their relatives.
I can't praise them highly enough.
11 August 2025
My father has recently moved to Barking hall, we have found the staff amazing nothing is to much trouble the home is very clean, my father is very happy there, so far I can not fault anything. I would definitely recomend Barking hall to anyone
05 August 2025
Dad moved here the 3rd week of June after being in a home for the last 8 years. He is very happy that he moved here. The food, staff, room are so much better than he had at other home. He always looks lovely and clean and gets on well with all the staff. His room is also lovely and clean. We are
very pleased that he has moved and how much happier he is.
17 July 2025
Barking Hall Nursing Home is such a warm friendly and lovely place that my Dad nows lives in.
The staff are all so professional, kind patient and caring, not only towards the residents but the same warmth is shown to family members.
Nothing is too much trouble for anyone, we are always offered a
drink when the tea trolley comes round, and every member of staff throughout the whole home is wonderful.
It makes me feel at peace knowing that my Dad is so well looked after and is happy.
The staff all work so well together which is evident.
I thank everyone for their continuing first class care.
02 May 2025
Considering the absence of a manager (up until recently) the care and administration has been adequate. We are hoping the new manager can implement changes as discussed to improve the areas which are currently satisfactory to good/excellent. Individual carers and nurses, particularly the activity
coordinators, are fantastic. Areas of concern which are in the process of being addressed by the new manager include:- Not changing resident's hearing aid batteries, placing food out of resident's reach, not waking resident up for lunch and discouraging movements out of bed.
02 May 2025
My father has 5 grandchildren who visited him quite a few times in the 10 months he was a resident whilst my sister and I both visited at least 3 times per week. We all found the staff very helpful and caring. I often said to my father 'are they looking after you?' and he always said that they were.
At all times we were treated with respect and we all felt that dad was treated with respect all the time.
10 April 2025
Always very welcoming and personable staff and joy to come and visit our friend.
10 April 2025
I have found on each visit the staff are very friendly helpful and entertaining. I can leave knowing my friend is happy and well cared for.
11 March 2025
Mum has settled into Barking hall extremely well. The nursing staff, especially, are proactive and all of her medical and personal needs are fully met. When there has been cause to raise concern, this has been addressed promptly and pragmatically. Thank you.
17 January 2025
A very caring environment with lovely staff who were extremely kind and helpful. They cared for Mum in her last week of life with compassion and were very good to all the family.
19 December 2024
In my mother's final month at Barking Hall Nursing Home, I can't given enough praise to the staff. Care beyond words, patience without fail and kindness to an end.
My mother's passing was painless and stress-free because of where she was and who she was with.
During the proceeding months, she had
been at ease with herself and her surroundings.
There was a friendship with the staff she had grown close to.
Thank you.
03 December 2024
Great location and wonderful, caring staff. Lovely room with a country view and settled in quickly, following previous month in hospital following a fall. One month on much stronger. Lovely meals, helping with weight gain and stamina. Perfect respite and keen to stay on. Also regular activities for
all.
29 November 2024
Everyone tries very hard to make my visit as normal as possible and make special dates possible such as having a meal together. There are individuals that work well with my husband and reassures him.
25 November 2024
When you visit the home, it's like coming home to your own home. The staff are always pleasant and you are made to feel welcome and they want to help with any problems I might have. My husband is very happy, very clean and really enjoys all his food. The staff, from the office workers to the carers,
are really wonderful.
25 November 2024
Both my parents have been residents for nearly three years and I have to say, I can't fault the care they are given. The staff treat them with care and compassion.
22 November 2024
Mum is always lovely, clean and clothes always washed. Room always tidy and clean. The staff are lovely, always helpful and always cheerful. The food is reasonable, could be better as it's a bit basic.
26 July 2024
I found the staff helpful and welcoming. I thought the hall did smell a bit but I guess to be expected. My mum's room was clean and tidy and met her needs. I was even made a cup of tea for a 3-hour journey home.