Fornham House Residential Home
Residential care home · Bury St Edmunds
Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1SR
Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds88
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01284 768327
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 May 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fornham House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121919754
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fornham House Residential Home
Fornham House Residential Home provides permanent and respite residential care for older people, including dementia care. The home is part of Healthcare Homes, whose services also include nursing care and specialist support for physical or learning disabilities across its wider group.
Its care offer is centred on everyday residential living, with dementia support and activities forming part of the wider service approach. Families considering a shorter stay can look specifically at respite care, while permanent care is also available. Compassionate permanent and respite care summarises the two confirmed stay types most relevant to families planning support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bury St Edmunds
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PinesFornham St Mary | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marham House Care HomeBury St. Edmunds | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| North Court Care HomeBury St. Edmunds | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abbeygate ManorBury St. Edmunds | 1.6 miles | |||
| Manson HouseBury St. Edmunds | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft HouseStowmarket | Good | 8.0 | |
| Barking Hall Nursing HomeNeedham Market | Good | 8.0 | |
| Uvedale Hall Residential HomeIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Leonards CourtMundford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Walcot Hall Nursing HomeDiss | Good | 8.0 | |
| Home CloseFulbourn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shipdham ManorShipdham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadow House Nursing HomeSwaffham | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Haughgate House Nursing HomeWoodbridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Olive HouseNorwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| Saxlingham Hall Nursing HomeNorwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| Home MeadowToft | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Permanent and respite stays
- Dementia care
- Healthcare Homes service network
Suits: Older people needing permanent or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1SR
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Questions families ask
How much does Fornham House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Fornham House Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 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 Fornham House Residential 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.