Care homes in Sudbury

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Sudbury has 14 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 9 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 2 homes are not rated yet.

Sudbury at a glance

14on this list

Official rating
  • Good9
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.2 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Sudbury are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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14 care homes in Sudbury

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Hazell Court

Run by The Partnership In Care Limited

Acton Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1QN
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Nursing
  • 55 beds

Hazell Court supports people with varying levels of care need, including older people, younger adults and those living with dementia. Its residential home includes a specialist 18-bed rehabilitation and nursing unit, with support also available for people with physical needs and those nearing the end of life.

The home combines secure, enclosed gardens with communal areas, a separate day room and activities shaped around residents' interests.

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Barleycombe

Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited

Sudbury Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9HE
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 11 beds

Barleycombe provides residential care with 24-hour support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and complex needs. The service supports people who need a structured home while developing confidence, choice and greater independence.

Support is individual to each person and can include taking part in household activities, accessing opportunities in the community and moving towards more independent living when needs…

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Greenacres

Run by WeCan Suffolk CIC

Greenacres, Joes Road, Cornard Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0QB
GoodCQC · Mar 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Residential care home for 4 residents in Sudbury, run by WeCan Suffolk CIC. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Laxfield House

Run by Laxfield House Limited

Cundys Lane, Brent Eleigh, Sudbury, CO10 9PL
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Nursing
  • 34 beds

Laxfield House offers residential care, 24-hour nursing care, respite stays and convalescent support for older people in the Sudbury area. The nursing team works with residents and families to understand personal preferences and create care plans around assessed needs. Personalised 24/7 nursing care is available for residents who need ongoing clinical and personal support.

The home also welcomes people seeking security and companionship while…

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Melford Court Care Home

Run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited

Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9JA
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Nursing
  • 52 beds

Melford Court Care Home delivers residential and nursing care in a Grade II listed house in Long Melford. Residents can choose between three levels of historic suite, each with generous living accommodation, quality furnishings, a private telephone line and access to communal facilities. Suites can be personalised to create a familiar home.

Daily life includes singing, painting and live music, with one-to-one time for people who prefer quieter…

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St Josephs

Run by Anchor Hanover Group

The Croft, Sudbury, CO10 1HR
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 60 beds

St Josephs provides residential care within a retirement community, including dementia care, respite stays and support for older people and younger adults. The home offers a setting where residents can take part in activities, outings, shared meals and social events while receiving day-to-day care.

Families can arrange an enquiry, view the home in person or request a virtual show round before a pre-assessment considers the resident’s needs.

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Mellish House Residential Home

Run by Stour Sudbury Limited

Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0EH
GoodCQC · Sept 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 48 beds

Mellish House Residential Home combines residential and specialist dementia care in Sudbury, with a purpose-built dementia unit for people needing structured support. The wider home also welcomes younger adults within its registered care categories.

Residents can take part in activities planned around their interests and abilities, including reminiscence work, music and gardening.

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Devonshire House

Run by Anchor Hanover Group

High Street, Cavendish, Sudbury, CO10 8AS
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 69 beds

Devonshire House provides residential and dementia care in a comfortable care home in Sudbury, with respite and short-break support also available through its care services. The home offers a show round in person or virtually, helping prospective residents and families see the setting and understand daily life before deciding.

A pre-assessment follows an enquiry to consider the person’s care needs and whether the home can meet them.

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Franklyn Lodge The Farm House

Run by Residential Care Services Limited

Hundred Elms Farm, Off Elms Lane, Sudbury, HA0 2NP
GoodCQC · Jan 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Franklyn Lodge The Farm House supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs through residential care, supported living and day-care services. Daily assistance is combined with social engagement, personal support and group or individual activities.

The service also runs community-based programmes and sitting support, with day care available Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.

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Chilton Croft Nursing Home

Run by Chilton Care Homes Ltd

Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RN
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 32 beds

Care home with nursing for 32 residents in Sudbury, run by Chilton Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Catchpole Court

Run by Elmwood Care Homes Limited

Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1BD
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 66 beds

Catchpole Court provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care in Sudbury. The home supports older people and younger adults, with staff on duty around the clock and nurse call bells in bedrooms for residents who need assistance.

Care plans are shaped around residents’ backgrounds, interests and requirements, with activities, trips out and visiting entertainers forming part of daily life.

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The Red House Welfare & Housing Society

Run by Red House Welfare And Housing Society

Meadow Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2TD
InadequateCQC · Oct 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Inadequate
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Residential
  • 31 beds

Residential care home for 31 residents in Sudbury, run by Red House Welfare And Housing Society. Supports older people.

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Chilton Croft Nursing Home

Run by South Coast Care Homes Limited

Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RN
Not yet ratedCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 32 beds

Care home with nursing for 32 residents in Sudbury, run by South Coast Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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The Briars Residential Care Home

Run by The Briars Residential and Care Limited

23 Hunts Hill, Glemsford, Sudbury, CO10 7RP
Not yet ratedCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 17 beds

Residential care home for 17 residents in Sudbury, run by The Briars Residential and Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Sudbury?

14 care homes in Sudbury are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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