PentaCare (West Suffolk)
Office: 48 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1YW
Areas Covered West Kent, West Suffolk, Bromley and Orpington, West Sussex and their respective towns listed.
Home care agency · Pentacare Services
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £30
- Live-in care
- £1,450
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2026
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £420 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,450 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £140 a week less, £7,280 over a year
Live-in care near Suffolk typically £1,120 a week.
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About PentaCare (West Suffolk)
PentaCare (West Suffolk) is a home care agency based in Bury St Edmunds, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Areas Covered West Kent, West Suffolk, Bromley and Orpington, West Sussex and their respective towns listed. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, end of life care and companionship without personal care. It is part of Pentacare Services, which has 4 branches in England. The agency has been registered since March 2023.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated PentaCare (West Suffolk) Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.
PentaCare (West Suffolk) charges £1,450 a week for live-in care, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026. Live-in care is £1,450 a week.
On how it works, the agency says: 30 minute visits, 24/7 on-call, free assessment, male or female carer on request, takes council-funded clients and takes nhs continuing healthcare. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 198 registered home care agencies in Suffolk. Others working the same area include FitzRoy Supported Living Suffolk, Main Office and Home Instead Bury St Edmunds, 3 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- Live-in care
- End of life care
- Companionship without personal care
Experience with
- Dementia
How they work
- 30 minute visits
- 24/7 on-call
- Free assessment
- Male or female carer on request
Money
- Takes council-funded clients
- Takes NHS Continuing Healthcare
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
BN1, BN11, BN12, BN13, BN14, BN15, BN16, BN17, BN18, BN2, BN3, BN42, BN43, BN44, BN5, BN6, BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, BR8, CB8, CO9, DA14, DA15, GU14, GU27, GU28, GU29, GU33, IP14, IP24, IP25, IP26, IP27, IP28, IP29, IP31, IP32, IP33, PO10, PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22, PO9, RH10, RH11, RH12, RH13, RH14, RH15, RH16, RH17, RH19, RH20, SE20, SE9, TN1, TN10, TN11, TN12, TN13, TN14, TN15, TN16, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN8, TN9
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- Pentacare Services Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- March 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2026)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Office town
- Bury St Edmunds
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Live-in care | £1,450 a week as of September 2026 From the agency's website “Our all-inclusive price for standard long-term live-in care package starts from £1450 per week” View on PentaCare (West Suffolk)’s website | From the agency's website “Our all-inclusive price for standard long-term live-in care package starts from £1450 per week” View on PentaCare (West Suffolk)’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Suffolk is typically £1,120 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about PentaCare (West Suffolk)
How much does PentaCare (West Suffolk) charge an hour?
PentaCare (West Suffolk) charges £1,450 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does PentaCare (West Suffolk) offer live-in care?
Yes. PentaCare (West Suffolk) charges £1,450 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for PentaCare (West Suffolk)?
The Care Quality Commission rated PentaCare (West Suffolk) Good in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does PentaCare (West Suffolk) cover?
PentaCare (West Suffolk) Areas Covered West Kent, West Suffolk, Bromley and Orpington, West Sussex and their respective towns listed. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does PentaCare (West Suffolk) care for people with dementia?
Yes. PentaCare (West Suffolk) is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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