Sensory impairment care homes in East Suffolk

Updated

East Suffolk has 24 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 15 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 3 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

24on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated3
  • 86% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care96% offer elderly care
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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24 sensory impairment 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Haughgate House Nursing Home

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

Haugh Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 1JG
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 42 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Haughgate House combines nursing and residential care in Woodbridge, with respite care available for people who need a shorter stay. The home supports older people and those with physical disabilities or sensory impairment, within a setting close to the town centre.

Its 42 bedrooms are arranged over two floors, with communal day rooms and lounges overlooking the gardens.

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Lound Hall

Run by KRG Care Homes Limited

Jay Lane, Lound, Lowestoft, NR32 5LH
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Long-term and short-term residential and nursing care at Lound Hall is available for older people, alongside palliative or end-of-life care. The home also offers continuing care, respite and some post-operative care for ongoing or temporary requirements.

Residents and appropriate family members can contribute to individual care planning, which considers medical, cultural and emotional needs.

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Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home

Run by Hellendoorn Healthcare Limited

Leiston Road, Knodishall, Saxmundham, IP17 1UQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home combines residential care for older people with short-term respite stays. Its stated aim is to create a supportive setting focused on comfort, dignity and individual needs.

The home describes a team of nurses, therapists and carers who work together on individualised care plans. Residents have comfortable rooms, activities and facilities intended to support daily life, while families can visit during normal…

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Squirrel Lodge

Run by Squirrel Lodge Limited

541 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0PD
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 24 residents in Lowestoft, run by Squirrel Lodge Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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St Barnabas Southwold

Run by St Barnabas Southwold

Godyll Road, Southwold, IP18 6AJ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Full-time residential care for older men and women is offered at St Barnabas Southwold, where residents can remain active within a small communal setting. The Victorian house has 15 private bedrooms, shared lounges, a dining room, conservatories and spaces for family visits.

Residents can personalise their rooms with familiar furniture and belongings, while common areas support privacy, conversation and shared activities.

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Chantry House Residential and Nursing Home

Run by Cathena Healthcare Limited

Chantry House, Chantry Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1DJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Care home with nursing for 24 residents in Saxmundham, run by Cathena Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Glebe House Retirement Home

Run by Prime Residential Care Limited

Rectory Road, Hollesley, Woodbridge, IP12 3JS
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

People aged 65 and above can receive residential care and assisted living at Glebe House, including help with bathing, dressing and mobility. Its dementia care programme is shaped around residents’ life stories, strengths and connections with family, friends and the wider community.

The family residence sits in three acres of Suffolk woodland near Woodbridge, with en-suite rooms, gardens and in-house activities.

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Highfield House Care Home

Run by Castlemeadow Care Home (Halesworth) Ltd

London Road, Halesworth, IP19 8LP
GoodCQC · Aug 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential and dementia care are available at Highfield House Care Home in Halesworth for older people and adults with physical or sensory support needs. Nursing and respite care are also part of the wider service offer. The Georgian house has 35 spacious en-suite rooms and landscaped gardens.

Care teams support daily wellbeing across physical, social and nutritional needs.

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Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home

Run by Cathena Healthcare Limited

Oakwood House, Stollery Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GD
GoodCQC · Oct 2020
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex needs, including mental health conditions. Its own nursing team includes registered general and mental health nurses working alongside specially trained care staff across 24 en-suite rooms.

The home supports people with varied dietary requirements, including coeliac, diabetic and puréed diets for dysphagia.

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St Mary's House

Run by Innomary Limited

54, Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AQ
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Dementia care is the central focus of St Mary's House, a residential home in Bungay for older people and those with physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment. The adapted Georgian property has rooms with views over the Waveney Valley and surrounding countryside.

The home aims to provide a safe and comfortable setting where residents receive support with dignity, privacy and personal choice.

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Sunrise Nursing Home

Run by South Coast Care Homes Limited

10 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HQ
Requires improvementCQC · May 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Felixstowe, run by South Coast Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in East Suffolk?

24 sensory impairment care homes in East Suffolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in East Suffolk are rated Outstanding?

Holmwood Residential Home, Jubilee House and White Gables Residential Care Home.

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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