Melford Court Care Home
Nursing home in Sudbury, Suffolk
Operated by Stow Healthcare Group
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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
Melford Court Care Home is a 52-bed home in Sudbury, Suffolk, providing nursing and dementia care for older people. It is owned and run by the Stow Healthcare Group and occupies a Grade II listed house. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions, in its report published in 2026.
Residents choose from three levels of historic suite, each with a private telephone line, digital TV and access to the communal facilities, and each can be personalised. Daily life includes regular social activities such as singing, painting, cards, film afternoons and live music, with relatives and friends encouraged to take part. Residents who prefer not to join group activities can spend one-to-one time with staff. Meals are freshly cooked on site, follow the seasons and cater for a range of dietary needs. The home is set in a maintained garden and sits a short walk from the shops and cafés of Long Melford.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 200 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
78 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| 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
Melford Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SIAM SURGERY, 2.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sudbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Gostart Community Transport
Provision of low cost accessible transport for any who is disadvantaged by reason of age disability or location. We operate Dial A Ride within 8 mile radius of Sudbury and accessible community…
The Sudbury Group of the Third Age Trust
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Part of Stow Healthcare Group
Melford Court Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Stow Healthcare Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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