Rooms Available
Alexandra House
Alexandra House, Harwich, CO12 3JYCQC Rating Good
Care available
From
£1,219
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
Care Homes in Harwich
Your guide to the best care homes around Harwich.
Care Homes in Harwich
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Don Thomson House
42 Low Road, Harwich, CO12 3TSCQC Rating Good
Nestled in the tranquil Dovercourt, Essex, Don Thomson House Residential Care Home exudes a familial ambiance with a devoted team, many with years of service.
Care availableFrom
£1,343
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Near Harwich
Rooms AvailableSt Marys
Woodlands Rd, Ipswich, IP9 2PSCQC Rating Good6.38 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms Available
Cotman House
Garfield Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7PUCQC Rating Good2.57 miles from centre
Proudly located in the beautiful coastal town of Felixstowe within the historic county of Suffolk, Cotman House is a truly impressive seaside property offering a high quality of permanent, respite and convalescent stays for residential and dementia care.
Care availableFrom
£1,188
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
Rooms AvailableWhite Gables
White Gables Care Home, Felixstowe, IP11 7DECQC Rating Outstanding2.86 miles from centre
White Gables Care Home, operated by Holmwood Holdings, is nestled in the charming town of Felixstowe, offering a serene coastal setting.
Care availableFrom
£1,189
per week
ResidentialDementia
Rooms AvailableHarbour Manor
Bluebell Wy., Bluebell Way, IP11 6AECQC Rating Not yet inspected3.07 miles from centre
Welcome to Harbour Manor, a luxury care home in Felixstowe, near Ipswich, offering outstanding residential, respite, and dementia care services.
Care availableFrom
£1,475
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms AvailableSpring Lodge
Main Rd, Ipswich, IP9 1AXCQC Rating Requires improvement5.80 miles from centre
Spring Lodge, operated by Kingsley Healthcare, is nestled in the peaceful village of Woolverstone, Ipswich.
Care availableFrom
£1,150
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms Available
Hallmark Bucklesham Grange
141 Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich, IP3 8UBCQC Rating Good6.93 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,700
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespitePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableLuff House
Ernest Luff Nursing Home, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8SWCQC Rating Good7.16 miles from centre
Luff House, managed by Pilgrims' Friend Society, is a charming care home situated in Walton-on-the-Naze, offering comprehensive residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care in a warm, welcoming Christian community.
Care availableFrom
£1,356
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms AvailableBeaumont Manor
Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0FBCQC Rating Requires improvement7.91 miles from centreLocated in the seaside town of Frinton-On-Sea, Beaumont Manor is purposely designed with residents in mind and provides expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly.
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentMental healthPalliative
Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Alice Grange
Rodes Drive, Ipswich, IP5 2GACQC Rating Good8.12 miles from centre
Located on the stunning East Anglian coastline in Kesgrave, Alice Grange provides expert residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to those in need.
Care availableFrom
£1,550
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms AvailableGrove Court
Beech Way, Beech Way, IP12 4BWCQC Rating Outstanding9.74 miles from centre
Set in 9 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and proudly awarded by the prestigious Gold Standard Framework, Grove court is a contemporary care home located in the historical market town of Woodbridge.
Care availableFrom
£1,750
per week
ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentPalliativePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableNorwood
14 Park Rd, Ipswich, IP1 3STCQC Rating Good10.05 miles from centreNorwood Care Home, operated by MHA in Ipswich, provides exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care in a welcoming environment.
Care availableFrom
£1,224
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailablePark View
1 Chantry Close, Ipswich, IP2 0QRCQC Rating Requires improvement10.08 miles from centre
Park View Care Home, operated by First Care Homes, is located on the outskirts of Ipswich, offering a serene setting next to Chantry Park.
Care availableFrom
£1,495
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms AvailableWoodbridge Lodge
5 Burkitt Rd, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJCQC Rating Requires improvement10.29 miles from centreLocated just a short walk from the centre of Woodbridge in Suffolk, Woodbridge Lodge is an elegant care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Your Trusted Guide To Care Homes in Harwich
Harwich is oozing with maritime history. You can learn all about this history when living in a Harwich care home, along with being able to enjoy classic seaside attractions.
When living in one of our care homes in Harwich, your loved one will benefit from a very high standard of person-centred care and support. All our Harwich homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and many boast ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings, including our palliative care homes which will provide compassionate and dignified end-of-life care.
Our Harwich care homes are near popular attractions like Dovercourt Bay and Bobbit’s Hole. If you’re looking for an Essex home, we also have elderly support options in nearby cities and towns such as Colchester, Walton on the Naze and Frinton-on-Sea.
Through our detailed listings above, we’ve made it much easier to find information surrounding care homes in Harwich, including weekly care home costs, the different types of care on offer and what activities are available.
These activities are organised on a regular basis by a dedicated activity coordinator and are often tailored to your loved one’s personal interests and hobbies, in line with their bespoke care plan.
We’ll work with you and your elderly loved one to make the right choice, whether that’s a residential care home, a home offering specialist nursing care with trained medical professionals, or a different form of care. Get in touch today and let us do the rest.
Written by Hannah Karim
Customer Care Lead
Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Here is some further information about care homes in Harwich.
How many care homes are there in Harwich?
We have 133 care homes in Harwich. Our team of Care Experts hand-picks all our homes based on several factors, including the quality of care, facilities, and the home's culture.
What is the average cost of care in Harwich?
Care home costs vary significantly across Harwich. The average cost of care in Harwich is £1,030 per week.
You could be eligible for care funding support in England from your local authority - you can check through a free financial assessment, which immediately follows a care needs assessment. You may also qualify for a form of NHS support, such as NHS continuing healthcare.
What's included in the weekly cost of a care home in Harwich?
Typically, the weekly cost of a care home includes accommodation, the care itself, access to facilities, meals and snacks, housekeeping, social activities, and 24/7 support from carers and other staff members.
Additional extras in Harwich may include hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy, other forms of therapy, trips out, and specialist equipment.
What factors affect Harwich care home fees?
In Harwich, care home fees vary based on factors such as the type of care needed (with nursing care costing more than residential care), the facilities and activities available, room size and other features, and the staff-to-resident ratio.
Homes in more central areas may be more expensive due to higher property and carer costs.
Are all care homes in Harwich regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every Harwich care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The CQC checks care homes to ensure they're safe and well-run. They regularly conduct inspections and publish reports to help care-seekers make the right choice.
How many Harwich care homes offer residential care?
1 Harwich homes offer residential care. These provide respectful, day-to-day support with tasks like washing, dressing, mobility, and managing certain medications.
Residential care homes in Harwich offer a safe setting for those who find it challenging to live independently, but don't have complex health needs.
What care homes in Harwich offer dementia care?
1 care homes in Harwich provide round-the-clock support for residents living with dementia.
These homes offer safe, supportive settings with staff trained to understand the needs of people experiencing memory loss or other dementia-related symptoms. Care is tailored to each resident, ensuring they're treated with the dignity and individuality they deserve. As dementia is a progressive condition, dementia care homes are equipped to adapt as needs change over time.
What Harwich care homes offer respite care?
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 1 respite care homes in Harwich that offer short-term stays.
Respite care is ideal when a regular carer needs a break, is on holiday, or is temporarily unable to provide care. Stays usually last a few weeks at a time and include the same level of support that permanent residents receive. You can find more information about respite care homes in Harwich.
Average care home costs in Harwich
- Average cost of residential care
- £1,280per week
- Average cost of dementia care
- £1,218per week
- Average cost of nursing & dementia care
- £1,218per week
Harwich's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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