Barham Care Home
Nursing home · Ipswich
Church Lane, Barham, Ipswich, IP6 0PS
Run by Optima HCI Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01473 830247
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 June 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Barham Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-7424248331
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Barham Care Home
Barham Care Home is a care home with nursing in Ipswich (Mid Suffolk), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 44 residents. It is run by Optima HCI Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylham Care HomeIpswich | 1.9 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Thurleston Residential HomeIpswich | 1.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Henley HouseIpswich | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The White HouseIpswich | 2.4 miles | |||
| Chesterfield HouseIpswich | 2.7 miles |
Also run by Optima HCI Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylham Care HomeIpswich | Requires improvement | 5.0 |
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Church Lane, Barham, Ipswich, IP6 0PS
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Questions families ask
How much does Barham Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Barham Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,058 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Barham Care Home whether it takes residents funded by Suffolk council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.