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Care homes in Felixstowe
CQC lists 15 care homes in Felixstowe, with 448 beds between them, operated by 13 separate providers. Healthcare Homes Group Limited runs the most, with 3. Among the 14 with a CQC rating, 93% are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% across Suffolk and 83% across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Felixstowe come to about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 6 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Merryfields was rated Good on 23 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Suffolk daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 13 of the 14 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 1 not yet rated.
- 10 list dementia as a specialism, and 2 provide nursing.
- A care needs assessment from Suffolk council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Felixstowe", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 15care homes registered with CQC
- 93%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2provide nursing care
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Felixstowe | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,500 | £1,460 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
Felixstowe care homes, ranked
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- All 15
- Elderly care · 14
- Residential care · 13
- Dementia care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Mental health care · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
White Gables Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: There was a strong emphasis on providing people with an extremely caring service where their privacy, independence, choice and dignity were promoted and met.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Merryfields
What inspectors found: The service provided a warm, caring and homely environment where people’s privacy, independence, choice and dignity were prompted and met.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Re-Create Freedom
What inspectors found: We visited the service on 26 June, 3 July, 10 July and 14 July 2026.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Mill Lane Nursing and Residential Home
What inspectors found: The manager and provider had systems in place to monitor and assess the service provided and were committed to continuously improve and develop.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Cotman House
What inspectors found: Systems were in place designed to keep people safe from abuse and harm.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
The Westcliff Care Home
What inspectors found: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
The Firs Residential Home
What inspectors found: People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Maynell House
What inspectors found: We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access…
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Coniston House
What inspectors found: Staff were observed wearing, regularly changing and disposing of personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly to reduce the risk of infection.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Montague Road Care Home
What inspectors found: People received extremely responsive care which was tailor made to meet their individual needs and preferences.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Bellstone Residential Care Limited
What inspectors found: The service can support up to 22 people in one adapted building.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Park House
What inspectors found: There were some areas of the service being redecorated and environmental audits identified where improvements were needed.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Foxgrove Residential Home
What inspectors found: At the time of inspection on 4 February 2022 there were 20 people using the service.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Sunrise Nursing Home
What inspectors found: The service had governance systems in place, but these were not always effective in ensuring the service was identifying and addressing shortfalls.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Harbour Manor Care Home
Est. £1.62k–£1.98k/wk
Dementia care homes in Felixstowe
10 of the 15 care homes in Felixstowe are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 8 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 10 registered for dementia.
Felixstowe in figures
The average home here has 30 beds; the typical home across Suffolk has 39. Across Suffolk we list 151 care homes, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Felixstowe the figure is 93%. Bellstone Residential Care Limited has the oldest rating still in force, from February 2018. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Felixstowe (87% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Frinton-on-Sea (100%). Across Suffolk, 27% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Felixstowe it is 20%. Harbour Manor Care Home is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in December 2025. 13% of homes in Felixstowe offer nursing (2 of 15), compared with 32% county-wide in Suffolk. On their CQC registrations, 3 of 15 list physical disabilities, 1 of 15 list learning disabilities and 4 of 15 list mental health conditions. 3 Outstanding care homes are in Felixstowe, against 21 across Suffolk.
Owners and groups: care homes in Felixstowe
- Healthcare Homes 3 listed here
- Re-Create Social Enterprises Limited 1 listed here
- Caring Homes 1 listed here
- Hazelwood Care Limited 1 listed here
- Anchor Hanover Group 1 listed here
- Sanctuary Care Limited 1 listed here
- South Coast Care Homes Limited 1 listed here
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Felixstowe
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | – | 15 | 13 |
| Harwich | 4.1 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Kesgrave | 7.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 8.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Woodbridge | 9.0 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Kirby Cross | 9.6 mi | 7 | 4 |
How much care homes charge in Felixstowe
| Residential care home | £1,455 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,685 a week |
Council rates in Suffolk County Council: £26.60 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,064 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,051 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Questions families ask about care homes in Felixstowe
Which care homes can I choose from in Felixstowe?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 15 care homes in Felixstowe. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 10 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include White Gables Residential Care Home, Merryfields and Re-Create Freedom.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Felixstowe have?
Of the 14 that have been rated, 13 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical care home prices in Felixstowe?
Average self-funder fees in East of England, 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Suffolk council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Suffolk council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Suffolk council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Felixstowe?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 3 of the 15 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 11 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Felixstowe compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Harwich (4.1 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Kesgrave (7.8 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Walton-on-the-Naze (8.8 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Felixstowe itself has 15, 13 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Harwich 4.1 mi
- Care homes in Kesgrave 7.8 mi
- Care homes in Walton-on-the-Naze 8.8 mi
- Care homes in Woodbridge 9.0 mi
- Care homes in Kirby Cross 9.6 mi
- Care homes in Frinton-on-Sea 9.8 mi
- Care homes in Ipswich 10.0 mi
- Care homes in Lawford 12.5 mi
Related pages and guides for Felixstowe
- Paying for care in Suffolk
- Best rated care homes in Suffolk
- Nursing homes in Suffolk
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Suffolk
- Home care in Felixstowe (10)
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- Home care versus a care home
- How to read a CQC rating
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
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