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Learning disability care homes in Babergh

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Babergh has 4 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Good. Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place and £1,058 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Babergh (25)

Babergh at a glance

4on this list

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  • Good4
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Babergh on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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4 learning disability care homes in Babergh

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Barleycombe

Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited

Sudbury Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9HE
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

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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Brett Vale Residential Home

Run by Saturn Healthcare Ltd

Granary Barn, Sulleys Hill, Lower Raydon, Ipswich, IP7 5QQ
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 10 residents in Ipswich, run by Saturn Healthcare Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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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
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

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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Waterfield House

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Grays Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6AG
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 76 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Waterfield House offers residential and dementia care in Hadleigh, with nursing and respite care also part of its wider service range. Care plans are created in partnership with each resident, with relatives or friends able to contribute if the resident wishes.

The home supports personal interests, daily activities and minibus trips, helping residents maintain independence and social connection.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Babergh?

4 learning disability care homes in Babergh are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Babergh?

Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for residential care and £1,058 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,729 and £1,335. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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