Ashmore Nursing Home
Nursing home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ashmore Nursing Home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a 36-bed nursing home providing care for adults who need nursing support. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with concerns noted in the Safe and Well-led key questions, though Effective, Caring and Responsive care were rated Good.
Families considering Ashmore should discuss current provision and any improvements with the home directly, and may wish to review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
167 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Suffolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashmore Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 10 miles away. The local GP practice is STANTON SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bury St Edmunds
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Suffolk
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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