The Larches

Woodfield Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 1BJ

01449535003

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 March 2022

Provider

Barnett Care Homes Ltd

Beds

5 beds

About The Larches

The Larches is a residential care home in Suffolk. It provides support for individuals with a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

The Larches is a residential care home providing specialist care and support to individuals with a diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome. The adapted house in a residential area currently supports three people, with capacity for up to five residents. The service maintains a good quality, well-maintained environment with lovely grounds.

There are sufficient staff to support people with their care needs and psychological wellbeing throughout the day, with a keyworker system enabling residents to relate to a key staff member. People are able to contribute to their own care records and support in a meaningful way. Residents are very happy living at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 April 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP14 1BJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 21 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 March 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Larches's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Larches, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Larches, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Larches'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