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The Pines
Culford Road, Fornham St Mary, IP28 6TN — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Pines was rated
Rating published 29/07/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- SuffolkCouncil for care funding
- 01284 705062Care home's own number
- Consensus Support Services LimitedOperator
- 14th September 2011Registered since
- Consensus Support Services LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Pines
The Pines is a Care Home in Fornham St Mary, Suffolk, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
The Pines was registered with the Care Quality Commission in September 2011. It is run by Consensus Support Services Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04081379). Consensus Support Services Limited runs 59 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Pines been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Pines "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2025.
What types of care does The Pines provide?
The Pines provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Pines have?
The Pines is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Pines?
The Pines is run by Consensus Support Services Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04081379). The provider runs 59 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Pines registered with CQC?
The Pines has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since September 2011. Its provider, Consensus Support Services Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Pines care for?
CQC registers The Pines to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Pines provide nursing care?
No. The Pines 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 The Pines?
The Pines 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 The Pines?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Fornham St Mary, 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.