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Care homes in Bungay

CQC lists 7 care homes in Bungay, with 215 beds between them. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 71% are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% across Suffolk and 83% across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Bungay come to about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated more than four years ago.

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Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)

Key points

  • Rating changes in Suffolk are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • Good or Outstanding: 5 of the 7 rated care homes; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
  • 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 1.
  • You can ask Suffolk council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.

To cite: "Care homes in Bungay", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 7CQC-registered care homes
  • 71%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
  • 1provides nursing care
  • 0rated or inspected within two years

Care homes in Bungay

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

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  1. Bungay House

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (Bungay House)
  2. Chevington Lodge

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    Full profile (Chevington Lodge)
  3. Holmwood Residential Home

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    OutstandingRated May 2019
    Full profile (Holmwood Residential Home)
  4. The Moorings

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2020
    Full profile (The Moorings)
  5. All Hallows Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk

    GoodRated May 2023Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (All Hallows Neuro Rehabilitation Centre)
  6. St Mary's House

    Bungay · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Dec 2022
    Full profile (St Mary's House)
  7. Lynfield

    Bungay · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Feb 2021
    Full profile (Lynfield)

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Bungay in figures

CQC registered All Hallows Neuro Rehabilitation Centre in June 2023, the newest on this list. Nursing care is available in 1 of 7 homes (14%); across Suffolk the share is 33%. Looking at specialisms, 4 of 7 list physical disabilities, 1 of 7 list learning disabilities and 3 of 7 list mental health conditions. Suffolk has 21 Outstanding care homes in total; in Bungay the figure is 1. The average home here has 31 beds; the typical home across Suffolk has 40. 71% of rated care homes in Bungay are Good or Outstanding, compared with 78% of those rated among the 155 we list across Suffolk. One rating goes back to May 2019: Holmwood Residential Home. Ask what has changed since. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Bungay (71% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Harleston (100%). Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% in Bungay, 26% across Suffolk.

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Nearby towns against Bungay

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Bungay–75
Beccles5.3 mi63
Harleston6.9 mi44
Long Stratton9.3 mi33
Lowestoft12.0 mi2518
Brundall12.0 mi74

What care homes cost in Bungay

Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026
Residential care home£1,250 a week
Nursing home£1,530 a week

What the council pays (Suffolk County Council): 2025/26: standard home care £25.02 per hour; standard residential/nursing £912.00 per week (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.

These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.

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Questions families ask about care homes in Bungay

Which care homes can I choose from in Bungay?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 7 care homes in Bungay. Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Bungay House, Chevington Lodge and Holmwood Residential Home.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Bungay have?

Of the 7 that have been rated, 5 (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

What are typical care home prices in Bungay?

Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). See our full cost guide.

Will Suffolk council pay for a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Suffolk council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Suffolk council.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Bungay?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 7 have an older report. See the checklist.

How does Bungay compare with nearby towns for care homes?

Nearest towns we cover: Beccles (5.3 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Harleston (6.9 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Long Stratton (9.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Bungay itself has 7, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.

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