The Beeches Residential Home

39-43 High Street, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ

01359230773

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

28 September 2026

Provider

S & A Care Limited

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 13 are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodNov 2018
Requires ImprovementSept 2026

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2026.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home S & A Care Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Beeches Residential Home

The Beeches Residential Home is a residential care home located in Suffolk, East of England. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and younger adults. The home has 44 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in September 2026. The home is operated by S & A Care Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has wheelchair access and a lift to all floors.
The lounge extends into a conservatory overlooking the garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Beeches Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Beeches Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Beeches Residential Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees