Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home
Residential care home · Leiston
Leiston, IP16 4RF
Run by Mr A Agarwal
- InadequateCQC · Jun 2026
- 3.8Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01728 830944
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Inadequate
- Register number
- 1-142468437
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home
Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home provides person-centred care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia. The home offers 24-hour care, long or short stays and respite or holiday care, supporting both ongoing and temporary arrangements.
Care plans are tailored to individual needs, with regular visits from GPs and district nurses. Opticians, dentists, chiropodists and a hairdresser also visit the home. Family-centred care supports residents and relatives throughout a stay. The combination of 24-hour care and short stays gives families flexibility when permanent care or temporary placement is needed.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Leiston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldringham CourtLeiston | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pear Tree Lodge Residential HomeSaxmundham | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Norwood HouseSaxmundham | 3.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chantry House Residential and Nursing HomeSaxmundham | 4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Garrett House Residential Home LimitedAldeburgh | 4.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long or short stays
- 24-hour care
- Visiting healthcare professionals
Suits: Older people needing long-term, short-term or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Leiston, IP16 4RF
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Questions families ask
Do they offer both long and short stays?
Yes. They offer long stays, short stays, respite care and holiday care.
Are care services tailored to each resident?
Yes. Services are tailored to each resident’s individual needs, with person-centred care provided in a home environment.
Can residents access visiting healthcare and personal-care professionals?
Yes. A hairdresser, local GPs, district nurses, opticians, a dentist and a chiropodist visit regularly.
How much does Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.