Elderly care homes in East Suffolk

Updated

East Suffolk has 77 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 21 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 9 Outstanding, 51 Good, 8 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 7 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

77on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding9
  • Good51
  • Requires improvement8
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated7
  • 86% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care73% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in East Suffolk on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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77 elderly 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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Grove Court

Run by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited

Beech Way, Woodbridge, IP12 4BW
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Nursing
  • 61 beds
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 61 residents in Woodbridge, run by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited. Supports older people.

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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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Foxgrove Residential Home

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

High Road East, Felixstowe, IP11 9PU
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care for older people is the focus at Foxgrove Residential Home in Felixstowe. The home is registered as a care home without nursing, with residential accommodation for older residents. Foxgrove is part of Healthcare Homes, whose wider residential services include permanent and respite care.

The home occupies an older building with gardens for residents to enjoy, and it is described as close to town.

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Jubilee House

Run by The Seckford Foundation

Seckford Street, Woodbridge, IP12 4NB
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Sheltered and extra-care apartments, residential accommodation and day care for older people are offered through Seckford Care, the charitable organisation associated with Jubilee House. Its purpose is to help older residents live safely, independently and with fulfilment in and around Woodbridge.

The Seckford Foundation owns and operates Seckford Care as part of a charitable mission founded by Thomas Seckford in 1587.

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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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Aldringham Court

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, Leiston, IP16 4QF
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Elderly care

Aldringham Court provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people. The home is part of Healthcare Homes, which operates residential and nursing homes across the South and East of England, with care available for permanent stays and short-term support.

Its service scope includes nursing care and dementia care, supported by the provider’s wider specialist care offer.

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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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Amber Lodge - Lowestoft

Run by Amber Care (East Anglia) Ltd

394-396 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0BQ
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

A 13-bed residential home in Lowestoft, Amber Lodge supports people with learning disabilities to develop daily living skills and greater independence. Its registered scope includes older people, younger adults and learning disabilities. Support can include attending day services, reaching health appointments and keeping in touch with family.

Care planning is tailored to each person’s requirements, with support focused on personal growth,…

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Beccles Care Home

Run by Black Swan International Limited

St. Georges Road, Beccles, NR34 9YQ
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Beccles Care Home provides short-term respite care and longer-term support for older people, including people living with dementia. The single-storey home has 35 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, alongside living rooms, a large dining room and adapted bathrooms.

Freshly cooked meals cater for special dietary needs, with residents choosing whether to eat in the dining room or their own room.

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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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Bellstone Residential Care Limited

Run by Bellstone Residential Care Ltd

23-29 Beach Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2BL
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care at Bellstone Residential Care Limited is arranged around individual care plans for older people, including residents living with dementia. The family-owned home supports independence while providing accommodation and day-to-day elderly care in Felixstowe.

The home has 16 single rooms and three twin rooms, with accommodation meeting the National Minimum Standards cited by the provider.

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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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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in East Suffolk?

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

Which elderly care homes in East Suffolk are rated Outstanding?

Holmwood Residential Home, Broadlands, Grove Court, Harleston House and Foxgrove Residential Home, and 4 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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