Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

The Larches

Woodfield Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 1BJ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 21 April 2022

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Last inspected 24 March 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 21 Apr 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Ipswich Hospital

12.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Combs Ford Surgery

0.2 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Combs Ford Pharmacy

0.2 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.3 mi

5 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Suffolk (2025–26)

£1,064

per week, residential

£1,051

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

95

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

8.6% of people in Suffolk are aged 65 or over

106.3

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds5
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast
Last inspected24 March 2022
Registered with CQC since8 January 2021
Registered managerClare Michelle Spry

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditions

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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