Frantec

Home care agency in Stowmarket, Suffolk

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address1 Boudicca Road, Suffolk Central Business Park, Stowmarket, IP14 1WF

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About

Frantec is a home care agency based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, providing 24-hour care and support in people's own homes. The agency supports adults with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairment and substance misuse, as well as older people and younger adults. It matches Personal Support Workers to deliver flexible, round-the-clock live-in care tailored to each person's circumstances and preferences.

Frantec was established in 1997 and is registered with the Care Quality Commission. In its most recent inspection, the agency was rated Good overall, with an Outstanding rating for the Caring key question, and Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
Hospital11.8 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Frantec will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Frantec is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is STOWHEALTH, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
West Suffolk Hospital · 11.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
STOWHEALTH · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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