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Mills Meadow Care Home
Residential care home in East Suffolk, Suffolk
Operated by Care UK
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About
Mills Meadow Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home in East Suffolk, operated by Care UK. It provides residential, respite and dementia care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring and Responsive, and Good grades for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,589 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 £525 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 | £1,589 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Mills Meadow Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 13 miles away. The local GP practice is FRAMLINGHAM SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in East Suffolk
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)
No change
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Mills Meadow cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 03301 654894.
Part of Care UK
Mills Meadow 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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