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Barleycombe is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Sudbury, Suffolk. It is operated by Lifeways Community Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Barleycombe provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Barleycombe in December 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Barleycombe is located in Sudbury, within the Suffolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Sudbury Road, Long Melford, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9HE |
| Phone | 01787 880203 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 17 December 2025 |
| Provider | Lifeways Community Care Limited |
Is Barleycombe registered with the CQC?
Yes. Barleycombe is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2989956028
What type of care does Barleycombe provide?
Barleycombe provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Barleycombe?
You can contact Barleycombe by phone on 01787 880203, or visit them at Sudbury Road, Long Melford, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9HE.
What is Barleycombe's CQC rating?
Barleycombe has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2989956028
What are Barleycombe's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Barleycombe's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Sudbury?
There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Sudbury. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/sudbury.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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