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Dementia care homes in Newmarket

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There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Newmarket on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,381 a week, while Suffolk usually pays £1,064. The largest is Kingfisher House Care Home, with 91 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,381/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Suffolk council pays
£1,064/wk

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Care homes in Newmarket

Care homes in Newmarket (2)

★ With family reviews

0 in Newmarket, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Newmarket in numbers

The average residential care home in Newmarket costs about £1,381/week, while Suffolk’s published usual rate is around £1,064/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £317/week (about £16,484/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,381
Suffolk usual weekly rate (2025)£1,064
LargestKingfisher House Care Home (91 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, West Suffolk (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£296,879
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Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Newmarket£1,381/wk
  • Nursing, Newmarket£1,362/wk
  • Dementia, Newmarket£1,381/wk
  • West Suffolk average£1,462/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Suffolk usual rate£1,064/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Suffolk. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Suffolk's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in West Suffolk

The average house price in West Suffolk is £296,879, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£296,879
Detached
£452,809
Semi-detached
£281,843
Terraced
£231,019
Flats & maisonettes
£146,457

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Newmarket

  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 84% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

89 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime41
  • Other theft10
  • Shoplifting9
  • Criminal damage & arson5
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Newmarket

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Newmarket Day Centre Cio

Providing support for over 50's in Newmarket and surrounding area's.Newmarket Day Centre CIO was formed by the conversion of the original charity, Newmarket Day Centre (Charity No. 290989) to a…

0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1160955)
Charity

Burwell and District Day Centre Trust

Providing a day care centre for the elderly and those with disabilities

3.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1003439)

Is Newmarket a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Newmarket

Newmarket suits those seeking a settled, older-resident community with good access to parks, shops and cafés. Its higher-than-average older population means retirement services are embedded in local life. However, affordability and safety are not standout strengths, so weigh these carefully against proximity to family and your own support needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; Norwich and Cambridge are the nearest major cities with full hospital services, within reasonable reach by car or bus.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area stands at 89 offences in April 2026, with violent crime and theft among the most common — higher than many quieter retirement towns, so worth asking care homes about their security and local policing.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is; Newmarket's strong older-resident community helps, but your own support circle matters most.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Newmarket sit above the national average, making it a pricier choice for those funding care privately — check individual homes' rates carefully.
  • Transport: Buses connect to nearby towns and cities; the town is reasonably walkable for daily errands, though some journeys benefit from a car.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operates in the area, offering choice in size and approach — visit several to compare.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Newmarket has 41 parks and 3 allotments, plus 44 restaurants and cafés and 15 pubs, supporting active social life and outdoor interests.
  • Community: Social and eating venues are well-represented; an older-resident population often means established clubs and memory cafés, though ask care homes directly what's on offer.
  • Climate: East Anglia's climate is broadly cool and often damp; winters can feel long, so good indoor activities matter.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably higher than in smaller, quieter retirement areas — talk to local care homes about how safety is managed and what residents feel.
  • Care fees: Above-average cost means private funding carries real weight here; means-tested support should be explored with your council.

Questions about care homes in Newmarket

How many dementia care homes are there in Newmarket?

AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Newmarket, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Newmarket rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Newmarket cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,381 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Newmarket?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Newmarket?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Newmarket:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Newmarket

Near Newmarket

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.