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Firstlings
The Street, Maldon, CM9 4NBCQC Rating Outstanding12.03 miles from centre
Care available
From
£1,400
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Rooms AvailableHadleigh
1 Friars Road, Ipswich, IP7 6DFCQC Rating Good12.02 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,200
per week
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Rooms AvailableCatchpole Court
Walnut Tree Ln, Sudbury, CO10 1BDCQC Rating Requires improvement12.00 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,100
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableSt Marys
Woodlands Rd, Ipswich, IP9 2PSCQC Rating Good15.07 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableCanterbury House (Ipswich)
Gallows Hill, Ipswich, IP7 6JQCQC Rating Good12.42 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,475
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Braintree Mews
Church Ln, Braintree, CM7 5SECQC Rating Good12.46 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,150
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableBradbury House
New St, Braintree, CM7 1ESCQC Rating Good12.68 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£995
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Longfield
Fambridge Cl, Fambridge Close, CM9 6DJCQC Rating Good13.14 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,344
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableHatfield Peverel Lodge
Crabb's Hill, Chelmsford, CM3 2NZCQC Rating Good13.41 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,165
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableBeaumont Manor
Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0FBCQC Rating Requires improvement16.13 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,350
per week
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Rooms AvailablePark View
1 Chantry Close, Ipswich, IP2 0QRCQC Rating Requires improvement16.45 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,495
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableSpring Lodge
Main Rd, Ipswich, IP9 1AXCQC Rating Requires improvement16.53 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,150
per week
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Rooms AvailableHazeldell
Elton Park, Ipswich, IP2 0DGCQC Rating Good16.69 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,300
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableDevonshire House
Devonshire House, Sudbury, CO10 8ASCQC Rating Good16.77 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,460
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableSilver Birch
3 Europa Way, Ipswich, IP1 5DLCQC Rating Good17.05 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,600
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
FAQs about finding a care home
What is a care home?
Care homes - also known as residential homes - provide accommodation and care support for people who are no longer able to live on their own. All care homes will provide personal care, including help with dressing, eating, toileting and medication. There is often a range of social activities for care home residents to try, from painting to day trips out of the home.
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
Care homes and nursing homes are very similar - the only difference is that nursing homes have qualified nurses and specially-trained care assistants that provide round-the-clock nursing and medical assistance. For this reason, nursing homes are often more costly than residential care homes.
When should you move someone into a care home?
There are lots of reasons for choosing a care home. For instance, if someone is struggling to live alone - despite help from friends, family or carers.
All our care homes offer a homely and cosy environment, so all residents feel at ease in their surroundings. You may opt for a care home if your loved one has complex healthcare needs, and require 24-7 nursing support.
How much do care homes cost?
The average cost of a care home per week in the UK is £704. This covers your room, as well as help with daily tasks, like washing, dressing and administering medication from trained carers.
However, the cost of a care home depends on the type of care you need, where you live, and the facilities at the home.
There are lots of options when paying for care, including self-funded care (where you fund the care from your own savings), NHS-funded care, and local-authority funded care. To work out how you will pay for your care, you will need to do a financial assessment. Our team of care experts will work with you to find the right care home that suits your needs and within your budget.
What are the steps in finding a care home?
- Find a few potential care homes above - based on your location, on-site facilities, and the type of care you need. All homes shown on Lottie also include the latest CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
- Call the care home directly to confirm availability, cost, and what's included in the care home fees.
- Arrange a visit for each care home, so you can meet the staff, view the facilities, and get a feel for the community.
- Choose the best care home for your needs, based on your unique needs and preferences
- Get a financial assessment for care fees.
Tips on finding a care home
A care home should feel like home - and there's a few things to look for to ease yourself or your loved one into their new surroundings.
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