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Top 10 Care homes in Suffolk
Ranked list of the top Care homes in Suffolk based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-10-31).
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Location:
Suffolk
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admin county
Scored listings in this county
176
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-10-31
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2022
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 15%
G: 70%
RI: 14%
I: 1%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
Tip: open “CQC” to verify details.
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 49
IP28 6RS
|
BURY ST EDMUNDS | IP28 6RS | Outstanding | 2025-09-25 |
| 2 |
Score: 49
IP2 8PY
|
IPSWICH | IP2 8PY | Outstanding | 2023-11-28 |
| 3 |
Score: 49
IP33 3NH
|
BURY ST EDMUNDS | IP33 3NH | Outstanding | 2023-08-25 |
| 4 |
Score: 49
IP27 0SU
|
BRANDON | IP27 0SU | Outstanding | 2022-11-26 |
| 5 |
Score: 48
IP31 2RF
|
BURY ST. EDMUNDS | IP31 2RF | Outstanding | 2024-01-09 |
| 6 |
Score: 48
CB9 0JB
|
HAVERHILL | CB9 0JB | Outstanding | 2023-03-23 |
| 7 |
Score: 48
CB9 0JB
|
HAVERHILL | CB9 0JB | Outstanding | 2023-03-23 |
| 8 |
Score: 48
NR35 1BE
|
BUNGAY | NR35 1BE | Outstanding | 2019-05-01 |
| 9 |
Score: 47
IP23 7BH
|
EYE | IP23 7BH | Outstanding | 2020-02-14 |
| 10 |
Score: 47
IP23 7BH
|
EYE | IP23 7BH | Outstanding | 2020-02-14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this county: 2025-10-31.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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