Care Homes in Suffolk
Suffolk has 197 CQC-registered care homes across East, offering 8,152 beds for residents needing residential or nursing support. 21 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 123 are rated Good, reflecting strong overall care standards across the area. The local offer includes 70 nursing homes and 127 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Suffolk
Specialist Care in Suffolk
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IP4 (8)
IP28 (9)
IP12 (9)
IP2 (8)
IP11 (16)
IP31 (5)
IP33 (10)
IP13 (5)
NR35 (3)
CB9 (7)
IP23 (4)
NR32 (14)
IP27 (1)
CO6 (1)
IP21 (2)
IP29 (2)
IP14 (11)
NR33 (13)
IP1 (9)
CB8 (4)
CO10 (14)
IP17 (3)
IP19 (2)
IP6 (6)
NR34 (6)
IP3 (4)
IP18 (2)
IP5 (3)
IP15 (1)
IP16 (2)
IP7 (5)
IP9 (3)
IP32 (4)
Choosing a Care Home in Suffolk
With 197 care homes across Suffolk, families have 144 well-rated options to consider. 27 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Suffolk — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Suffolk has 21 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Suffolk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Suffolk?
There are 197 CQC-registered care homes in Suffolk with a total of 8,152 beds. They span 34 postcode districts across the East region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Suffolk have?
Of the 197 care homes in Suffolk: 21 are rated Outstanding, 123 are rated Good, 27 Require Improvement, 3 are rated Inadequate, and 23 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Suffolk?
Yes — Suffolk has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (141 homes), Learning Disability Care (35 homes), Mental Health Care (43 homes), Nursing Care (70 homes), Physical Disability Care (88 homes), Residential Care (127 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (48 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Suffolk?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Suffolk council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data