Melford Court Care Home
Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9JA
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 2 August 2018
Last inspected 9 February 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 22 Feb 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Colchester General Hospital
52.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Long Melford Practice
0.2 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
The Pharmacy
0.2 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
2.5 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)
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.
Provider
Stow Healthcare Group Limited
8
locations
86%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.