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Care homes in Kesgrave
There are 4 care homes in Kesgrave on the CQC register, 173 beds in all. We estimate typical fees in Kesgrave at about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 3 list dementia as a specialism; 3 provide nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Suffolk daily: see the latest changes.
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 2 rated care homes, with 2 not yet rated.
- 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 Kesgrave", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 4registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for nursing
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Kesgrave | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
Care homes in Kesgrave
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People living in the service were supported in a clean and safe environment.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Luxury Care Home
What inspectors found: Staff were not adequately deployed during busy times and there were instances where people were left unattended in communal areas in the home.
Est. £1.9k–£2.32k/wk
Alice Grange
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Recreate Liberty
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Dementia care homes in Kesgrave
3 of the 4 care homes in Kesgrave are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
What care homes cost in Kesgrave
| 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). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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A closer look at the data for Kesgrave
75% of homes in Kesgrave offer nursing (3 of 4), compared with 32% county-wide in Suffolk. Alice Grange is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in April 2026. Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Luxury Care Home has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2020. Homes in Kesgrave average 43 beds, against a typical 40 across Suffolk. On their CQC registrations, 3 of 4 list physical disabilities, 1 of 4 list learning disabilities and 1 of 4 list mental health conditions. Outstanding: 0 in Kesgrave, 21 across Suffolk. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% in Kesgrave, 27% across Suffolk. Felixstowe has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (87%); Kesgrave, at 50%, is 7th of the 7 towns compared.
Care groups with care homes in Kesgrave
- Cathena Healthcare Limited 1 locally
- Hallmark Care Homes 1 locally
- Welltower 1 locally
- Re-Create Social Enterprises Limited 1 locally
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How Kesgrave compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | – | 4 | 2 |
| Woodbridge | 3.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Ipswich | 3.9 mi | 30 | 22 |
| Felixstowe | 7.8 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Harwich | 8.9 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Needham Market | 10.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
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Care homes in Kesgrave: your questions answered
How many care homes are there in Kesgrave?
Kesgrave has 4 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home and Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Luxury Care Home.
Are care homes in Kesgrave well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does a care home cost in Kesgrave?
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 I get help from Suffolk council with the cost of 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.
How should I compare care homes in Kesgrave?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 4 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Kesgrave for care homes?
Counting care homes: Kesgrave 4 (2 Good or Outstanding); Woodbridge (3.7 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ipswich (3.9 miles): 30, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Felixstowe (7.8 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Kesgrave
- Care homes in Woodbridge 3.7 mi
- Care homes in Ipswich 3.9 mi
- Care homes in Felixstowe 7.8 mi
- Care homes in Harwich 8.9 mi
- Care homes in Needham Market 10.4 mi
- Care homes in Lawford 11.8 mi
- Care homes in Framlingham 11.8 mi
- Care homes in Hadleigh 12.1 mi
Also in Kesgrave, and guides
- 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
- Every Outstanding service in Suffolk: 2026 list
- CQC ratings explained
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- Home care or a care home?
Postcode districts
- IP4 9
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.