Care Homes in Suffolk
Suffolk is a local authority in the East region of England with 197 CQC-registered care homes and 8,152 beds in total. 21 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 123 are rated Good. 27 homes require improvement. Care homes in Suffolk span 34 postcode districts.
Areas in Suffolk
Specialist Care in Suffolk
All Care Homes
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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data