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Care homes in Bury St Edmunds offering dementia care
Dementia care is offered by 12 of the 15 care homes in Bury St Edmunds, with 782 beds between them, operated by 10 separate providers. Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd runs the most, with 2. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% for dementia care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees in Bury St Edmunds: about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Manson House was rated Good on 23 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Suffolk, updated every day.
- A care needs assessment from Suffolk council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 9 rated care homes, 6 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 3 not yet rated.
To cite: "Care homes in Bury St Edmunds offering dementia care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 12CQC-registered care homes
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 15
- Elderly care · 14
- Dementia care · 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Residential care · 10
- Physical disability care · 8
- Nursing care · 5
- Mental health care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornwallis Court | Aug 2023 | 58 | Yes | |
| 2 | Manson House | Oct 2026 | 34 | No | |
| 3 | Fornham House Residential Home | May 2026 | 88 | No | |
| 4 | The Martins | Oct 2022 | 42 | No | |
| 5 | Davers Court | Nov 2022 | 60 | No | |
| 6 | Glastonbury Court | Jan 2020 | 80 | Yes | |
| 7 | North Court Care Home | Aug 2025 | 67 | Yes | |
| 8 | St Peter's House | Jan 2025 | 66 | No | |
| 9 | Marham House Care Home | Apr 2025 | 66 | No | |
| 10 | Davers Court | Not yet rated | – | 60 | No |
| 11 | Abbeygate Manor | Not yet rated | – | 81 | Yes |
| 12 | Glastonbury Court | Not yet rated | – | 80 | Yes |
The full list for dementia care in Bury St Edmunds: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Dementia care in Bury St Edmunds: what the data shows
80% of Bury St Edmunds's care homes (12 of 15) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 67%, in line with the town-wide 67% and below the 80% for dementia care across England.
The highest rated care homes for dementia care are Cornwallis Court, Manson House and Fornham House Residential Home. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2020. Newest: October 2026. Together they hold 782 registered beds, and nursing care at 5. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Suffolk has 135 care homes registered for dementia care; of those rated, 79% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 80% here, 70% across Suffolk.
In the East of England, expect about £1,500 a week for residential dementia care and £1,685 with nursing; standard residential care is around £1,455. How we estimate costs.
About dementia care
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Suffolk: dementia care. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Bury St Edmunds
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | – | 12 | 6 |
| Mildenhall | 11.0 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Thetford | 11.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Stowmarket | 12.7 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Sudbury | 14.5 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Haverhill | 16.3 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Soham | 17.0 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Dementia care in Bury St Edmunds: your questions answered
Where can I find dementia care in a care home in Bury St Edmunds?
Of the 15 CQC-registered care homes in Bury St Edmunds, 12 offer dementia care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Cornwallis Court, Manson House and Fornham House Residential Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Bury St Edmunds have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 6 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 3 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical care home prices in Bury St Edmunds?
Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). 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 Bury St Edmunds?
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, 5 of the 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bury St Edmunds compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Mildenhall (11.0 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Thetford (11.8 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Stowmarket (12.7 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Bury St Edmunds itself has 12, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Bury St Edmunds
- Dementia care in Mildenhall 11.0 mi
- Dementia care in Thetford 11.8 mi
- Dementia care in Stowmarket 12.7 mi
- Dementia care in Sudbury 14.5 mi
- Dementia care in Needham Market 15.8 mi
- Dementia care in Haverhill 16.3 mi
- Dementia care in Soham 17.0 mi
- Dementia care in Hadleigh 17.5 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.