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Mellish House Care Home
Nursing home in Babergh, Suffolk
Operated by Caring Homes
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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
Mellish House Care Home is a 48-bed nursing home in Babergh, Suffolk, providing nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with particular strengths in its Responsive and Effective services. The Safe and Well-led key questions are also rated Good.
The home's Responsive rating of Outstanding reflects how well it meets residents' individual needs and preferences. Families should note that the Safe key question is rated Requires Improvement, and may wish to discuss this with the home directly as part of their decision-making.
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Activities
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £989 |
| 2025 | — | £1,064 |
| 2026 | £1,100 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Mellish House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HARDWICKE HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Babergh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ansell Centre Charity
Together with Hadleigh United Reformed Church to provide a community centre facility for the residents of Hadleigh, Suffolk. To run two lunch clubs, a Memories Cafe for people living with dementia…
Hadleigh (Suffolk) Elderly Peoples Welfare Committee
Provides shopping vouchers for over 75's in Hadleigh at Christmas. Operates over 60's social club. Organises theatre trips & other coach outings for over 60's.
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…
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…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01544 302155 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
Part of Caring Homes
Mellish House Care Home is one of 24 homes run by Caring Homes 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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