Care Homes in CO6
The CO6 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 364 beds, falling under Suffolk council. 10 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in CO6
CO6 is a rural postcode covering Nayland, Stoke-by-Nayland, Sudbury fringe villages, and the Stour Valley on the Essex/Suffolk border. The 14 registered homes serve a dispersed older population across several villages; 10 hold Good CQC ratings and none are currently rated Outstanding. Suffolk County Council handles adult social care for most CO6 residents in Suffolk-registered homes. With 364 beds across a wide rural area, proximity matters significantly — travel times between care homes in CO6 can be considerable, and families should visit each shortlisted home in person before committing. Colchester General Hospital is the main NHS facility for medical emergencies and specialist referrals.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data