Care homes in Felixstowe offering dementia care

Dementia care in Felixstowe: what the data shows

10 of the 15 care homes in Felixstowe are registered with CQC for dementia care (67%). 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 4 points below the 93% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: White Gables Residential Care Home, Merryfields and Mill Lane Nursing and Residential Home. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from July 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. They have 369 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 2 of them. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Suffolk, 135 care homes are registered for dementia care, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 67% of registrations here and 70% across Suffolk.

Standard residential care in the East of England averages about £1,455 a week. Dementia care costs more: about £1,500 residential, or £1,685 with nursing. Our cost method.

What to expect from dementia care

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

Before you choose: questions on dementia care

1. How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
2. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
3. How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
4. What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
5. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?

Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Suffolk. What "Dementia care" means.

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