Care UK
Mildenhall Lodge 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
Mildenhall Lodge Care Home is a 60-bed residential and nursing care home operated by Care UK, located in West Suffolk. The home provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support.
Mildenhall Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 900 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 £1,489 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 £425 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 | £1,489 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Mildenhall Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 11.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MARKET CROSS SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ 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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How much does care at Mildenhall Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 03301 659431.
Part of Care UK
Mildenhall Lodge Care Home is one of 165 homes run by Care UK 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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