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Care homes in Needham Market

CQC lists 3 care homes in Needham Market, with 133 beds between them, operated by 2 separate providers. Healthcare Homes Group Limited runs the most, with 2. 67% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% across Suffolk and 83% across England). Expect to pay in Needham Market about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Baylham Care Home was rated Requires improvement on 25 June 2026.

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Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)

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In short

  • Whatever your savings, Suffolk council will assess care needs for free.
  • Among the 3 rated care homes, 2 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
  • For dementia support, 1 have it on their CQC registration; 2 provide nursing care.
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Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Needham Market", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 3registered care homes
  • 67%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 2offer nursing care
  • 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Typical prices in Needham Market against East of England and England, Oct 2026
CareNeedham MarketEast of EnglandEngland
Nursing care, a week£1,690£1,690£1,640

Suffolk County Council pays: £26.60 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,064 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,051 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Needham Market figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Every registered care home in Needham Market

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  1. Uvedale Hall Residential Home

    Ipswich · Older people

    What inspectors found: On the day of our inspection visit there were 25 people living at the service.

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2020
    Full profile (Uvedale Hall Residential Home)

  2. Barking Hall Nursing Home

    Needham Market · Older people

    What inspectors found: : • People who live at Barking Hall have their needs met by sufficient numbers of suitably trained staff.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2019
    Full profile (Barking Hall Nursing Home)

  3. Baylham Care Home

    Ipswich · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Since our last inspection, where the service was rated inadequate and in breach of multiple regulations, Baylham Care Home had undergone significant leadership and…

    Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Baylham Care Home)

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Typical care home fees in Needham Market

Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages
Residential care home£1,455 a week
Nursing home£1,685 a week

What the council pays (Suffolk County Council): £26.60 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,064 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,051 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.

Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.

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What the numbers say about Needham Market

Oldest rating on the list: Barking Hall Nursing Home, March 2019. At 67% Good or Outstanding, Needham Market sits below the Suffolk figure of 79% (from 151 care homes). At 44 beds on average, homes here are larger than the typical Suffolk home (39 beds). Ratings are more recent than average here: 33% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 27% across Suffolk. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Needham Market comes 4th of 7 (67%), with Hadleigh top at 100%. 2 of the 3 homes (67%) provide nursing care, against 32% across Suffolk. Most recent to register: Baylham Care Home (September 2019). None in Needham Market is rated Outstanding; Suffolk has 21. Registered specialisms here: 1 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions.

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Needham Market and the towns around it

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Needham Market–32
Stowmarket3.4 mi117
Ipswich8.2 mi3022
Hadleigh8.3 mi44
Kesgrave10.4 mi42
Woodbridge11.7 mi65

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Common questions about care homes in Needham Market

Which care homes can I choose from in Needham Market?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 3 care homes in Needham Market. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 1 supports people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Uvedale Hall Residential Home and Barking Hall Nursing Home.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Needham Market have?

Of the 3 that have been rated, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.

What are typical care home prices in Needham Market?

Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.

Will Suffolk council pay for a care home?

It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Suffolk council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Suffolk council.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Needham Market?

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, 1 of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 2. A checklist to help.

How does Needham Market compare with nearby towns for care homes?

Nearest towns we cover: Stowmarket (3.4 miles): 11, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Ipswich (8.2 miles): 30, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Needham Market itself has 3, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.

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