Care UK
Kentford Manor Care Home
Nursing home in West Suffolk, Suffolk
Operated by Care UK
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Kentford Manor Care Home is a residential and nursing care home in West Suffolk, Suffolk, run by Care UK. The home has 88 registered beds and provides residential care, nursing care, respite care, and specialist dementia care.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission overall. It was assessed as Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, and Requires Improvement for leadership and management.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
7 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,440 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Suffolk usually pays £1,064 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £376 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £989 |
| 2025 | — | £1,064 |
| 2026 | £1,440 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Kentford Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 9.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE REYNARD SURGERY, 2.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Suffolk
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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