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Barleycombe
Sudbury Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9HE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Barleycombe was rated
Rating published 17/12/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 11 bedsRegistered capacity
- SuffolkCouncil for care funding
- 01787 880203Care home's own number
- Lifeways Community CareOperator
- 14th December 2016Registered since
- Lifeways Community Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Barleycombe
Barleycombe is a Care Home in Sudbury, Suffolk, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Barleycombe was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2016. It is run by Lifeways Community Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04126127). Lifeways Community Care Limited runs 19 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Barleycombe been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Barleycombe "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2025.
What types of care does Barleycombe provide?
Barleycombe provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Barleycombe have?
Barleycombe is registered for 11 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Barleycombe?
Barleycombe is run by Lifeways Community Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04126127). The provider runs 19 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Barleycombe registered with CQC?
Barleycombe has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2016. Its provider, Lifeways Community Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Barleycombe care for?
CQC registers Barleycombe to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Barleycombe provide nursing care?
No. Barleycombe is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Barleycombe?
Barleycombe is in the Suffolk council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Barleycombe?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sudbury, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.