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Barchester Healthcare Alice Grange
Rodes Drive, Ipswich, IP5 2GACQC Rating Good21.19 miles from centre
Care available
From
£1,550
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
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Rooms AvailableMoat House
Great Easton, Dunmow, CM6 2DLCQC Rating Not yet inspected21.67 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,450
per week
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Cotman House
Garfield Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7PUCQC Rating Good21.76 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,188
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableWhite Gables
White Gables Care Home, Felixstowe, IP11 7DECQC Rating Outstanding22.04 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,036
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableHarbour Manor
Bluebell Wy., Bluebell Way, IP11 6AECQC Rating Not yet inspected22.00 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,475
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
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Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Pinetree
Rawreth Ln, Rayleigh, SS6 9XHCQC Rating Not yet inspected22.06 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,495
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableChilton Meadows
Union Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1HLCQC Rating Requires improvement22.07 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,010
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
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Cleves Place
Millfields Way, Haverhill, CB9 0JBCQC Rating Outstanding22.23 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,783
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableSweyne Court
Hockley Rd, Hockley Road, SS6 8EBCQC Rating Good22.78 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,400
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableThe Meadows
Brybank Rd, Haverhill, CB9 7WDCQC Rating Good23.49 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,470
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableKingsclere Court
14 Fairview Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0NYCQC Rating Not yet inspected23.52 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableWhittingham House
Whittingham Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RHCQC Rating Good23.69 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,068
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableBrook Meadows House
Burr Hill Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6PECQC Rating Good23.71 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,400
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
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Grove Court
Beech Way, Beech Way, IP12 4BWCQC Rating Outstanding24.18 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,750
per week
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Rooms Available
Hallmark Admiral Court
Manchester Dr, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3HPCQC Rating Outstanding24.22 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£2,080
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableWoodbridge Lodge
5 Burkitt Rd, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJCQC Rating Requires improvement24.45 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableGodden Lodge
57 Hart Rd, Benfleet, SS7 3GLCQC Rating Good24.53 miles from centre
Care availableFrom
£1,150
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableMilton House
60 Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7PJCQC Rating Good24.58 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,064
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableHallmark Anisha Grange
Outwood Common Rd, Billericay, CM11 2LECQC Rating Outstanding25.04 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,930
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableGlastonbury Court
Glastonbury Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 2EXCQC Rating Outstanding25.37 miles from centreCare availableFrom
£1,627
per week
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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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