Dementia care homes in East Suffolk

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East Suffolk has 56 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 18 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 6 Outstanding, 38 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 5 homes are not rated yet. Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place and £1,058 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in East Suffolk (82)

East Suffolk at a glance

56on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding6
  • Good38
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated5
  • 86% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care54% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in East Suffolk are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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56 dementia care homes in East Suffolk

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Holmwood Residential Home

Run by Holmwood Care Limited

37 Upper Olland Street, Bungay, NR35 1BE
OutstandingCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Holmwood Residential Home supports adults with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Individual care requirements are accommodated within a residential environment, with the home’s registered scope covering a broad range of needs.

Bedrooms are arranged across the ground and first floors, while the home provides activities and entertainment for residents.

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Broadlands

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

Borrow Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3PW
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Broadlands provides residential, respite and end-of-life care for older people, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities. Before a move, the team works with residents and families to understand care needs, routines and personal history, then uses this information to shape a personalised plan and support settling in.

The home has landscaped gardens overlooking the Norfolk Broads, with outdoor space for walks, family visits…

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Harleston House

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

115 Park Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HX
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Harleston House provides residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Lowestoft. Daily life is centred on familiar routines, freshly prepared meals, safe indoor and outdoor spaces and activities shaped around each resident’s interests and abilities.

The home offers short-term respite and flexible trial stays of up to six weeks, giving families time to assess whether the setting suits their needs.

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Mills Meadow

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Fore Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9DF
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 60 residents in Woodbridge, run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. Supports dementia and older people.

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Montague Road Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited

14 Montague Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HF
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Montague Road Care Home provides supported housing and care for people with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults. The service sits within a wider supported living offer that includes personal care, medication management and day-to-day support shaped around individual circumstances.

Support plans are developed with the person receiving care, helping them live as independently as possible and work towards their…

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White Gables Residential Care Home

Run by White Gables Care Limited

16 Stanley Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DE
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 37 residents in Felixstowe, run by White Gables Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Merryfields

Run by Felixstowe Care Homes For The Elderly Limited

7 Mill Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7RL
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Merryfields supports older people with residential and dementia care in Felixstowe, within a restored Edwardian home close to the beach, promenade, town centre and library. Its setting combines single rooms with communal spaces for daily comfort and social connection.

Residents can choose from organised activities twice daily, including gentle exercise and afternoon events.

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Alice Grange

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

St Isidores Way, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GA
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 87 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Alice Grange supports adults in Ipswich with nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. Its registered care scope includes older people, younger adults, physical disabilities and dementia, with support planned around individual needs.

Respite and short stays can follow a hospital admission or provide temporary support away from home. Residents can join daily activities and social events, with families encouraged to take part.

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Allonsfield House

Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited

Church Farm, Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, IP13 0PX
GoodCQC · Mar 2025
  • Nursing
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Allonsfield House provides residential, nursing and dementia care within a country home setting near Woodbridge. The service is suited to older people who need ongoing support, nursing input or dementia care, with a care approach that takes account of each resident’s background, interests and daily preferences.

The home offers 24-hour staffing and nurse call bells in bedrooms, while external professionals such as district nurses, GPs,…

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Beech House - Halesworth

Run by The Partnership In Care Limited

Beech Close, Halesworth, IP19 8BQ
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Beech House has 49 rooms and specialises in dementia care, with staff trained in a person-centred approach. The home welcomes people with varying support needs and aims to keep residents’ choices central to everyday life.

Residents can use communal areas, activities and secure enclosed gardens. The home supports visits and trips with families, alongside opportunities to go into the local community.

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Blyford Residential Home

Run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd

61 Blyford Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 53 residents in Lowestoft, run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Britten Court

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Love Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2NY
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Britten Court supports older people with residential and nursing care, including dementia, respite and end-of-life care. It also offers day club care, giving families a shorter-term route alongside longer placements.

Residents can use the on-site café, garden and activities room, while the cinema room and family guest room provide additional shared spaces.

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Carlton Hall Residential Home and Village

Run by Carlton Hall Limited

Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BL
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 86 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Carlton Hall Residential Home and Village supports older people in a larger village setting near Lowestoft, including a secure dementia unit. The site includes the main Hall, a Granary and Bakehouse conversion, bungalows, gardens and community facilities.

The Hall offers 35 beds and a 10-bed dementia unit, while the Granary and Bakehouse add 15 ensuite bedrooms with courtyards and patio areas.

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Cavell Manor

Run by Angel Care (Orchid Care Homes) Ltd

Bredfield Road, Woodbridge, IP12 1JB
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Cavell Manor provides nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia or requiring end-of-life care. The purpose-built home is designed around individualised support and maintains links with the local community.

Residents can use the home’s minibus for visits to community centres, places of worship, museums and country parks.

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Chevington Lodge

Run by Camanchi Care Limited

6-8 Flixton Road, Bungay, NR35 1HQ
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Chevington Lodge supports older people with residential care, specialist dementia care and respite stays. Individual care plans are reviewed regularly, and a Life Story Book helps staff understand each resident’s background, interests and memories.

The Victorian town house has lift access to all levels, mostly en-suite rooms, communal areas and a secure sensory garden.

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Cotman House

Run by Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd

Garfield Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PU
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Cotman House provides residential and dementia care, with respite stays available for older people who need temporary support. The home offers bright bedrooms, sea views and outdoor areas, while its care setting is designed for residents who want both daily assistance and opportunities to remain socially active.

Activities and events are shaped around residents’ interests, and the home hosts a dementia-friendly cinema session on the first Friday…

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Dell House

Run by Cygnet Care Limited

5 Nelson Way, Beccles, NR34 9PH
GoodCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Dell House supports older people through residential care, including care for people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its approach addresses physical and mental health while encouraging residents to maintain an active life at their own pace.

A dedicated activities coordinator organises regular interests and activities, while residents can choose quiet time when preferred.

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Estherene House

Run by QH (Rosewood) Limited

35 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0LQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Estherene House offers residential care for older people in Lowestoft, including dementia and Alzheimer’s support. It also provides respite and convalescent care for people recovering from surgery or illness, with stays typically lasting two to four weeks and longer options available.

Residents can use gardens, hobby rooms, a library and lounges. Activities are shaped around individual interests, including gardening, baking and meal preparation.

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Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home

Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited

Saxtead, Woodbridge, IP13 9QY
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 67 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care for adults in the Woodbridge area. The home’s care scope is suited to people who need either ongoing nursing support or a residential setting, including short-term respite and dementia care.

Foxearth Lodge forms part of Healthcare Homes, whose wider services include residential and nursing homes across the South and East of England.

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John Turner House

Run by Leading Lives Limited

Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2EZ
GoodCQC · Jan 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

John Turner House provides short-break accommodation in Lowestoft for adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The service gives families and carers respite while offering guests a supported stay near the seaside and local community facilities.

The refurbished accommodation includes eight individually designed bedrooms, each with a television, en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in East Suffolk?

56 dementia care homes in East Suffolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in East Suffolk are rated Outstanding?

Holmwood Residential Home, Broadlands, Harleston House, Mills Meadow and Montague Road Care Home, and 1 more on this page.

How much does a care home cost in East Suffolk?

Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for residential care and £1,058 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,729 and £1,335. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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