Old Abbey Residential Home

Old Abbey Residential Home is a residential care home in Leiston, Suffolk (IP16 4RF). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.

About Old Abbey Residential Home

Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home is in Leiston, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We aim for an ordinary, comfortable household. Residents get up when they wake, eat what they actually enjoy and spend their days as they choose. Some are sociable and are downstairs from breakfast onwards. Others would rather have their own room, their own television and a quiet word with somebody who is not in a hurry. Both are perfectly reasonable and neither needs explaining. People usually arrive having struggled at home for a while, and the first few weeks are about settling rather than fitting in. We learn routines rather than imposing them, and we encourage people to bring their own furniture and pictures so a room becomes theirs quickly. Dementia care here rests on familiar staff, a steady rhythm and knowing something of a person's earlier life. Families often supply the detail that explains everything, and we ask for it early. Where somebody is distressed, we look for the cause. Respite stays suit family carers needing a break and people recovering after illness. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Leiston Old Abbey.

Care provided at Old Abbey Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Old Abbey Residential Home

Where is Old Abbey Residential Home located?

Old Abbey Residential Home is a residential care home in Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4RF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Old Abbey Residential Home provide?

Old Abbey Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Old Abbey Residential Home's CQC rating?

Old Abbey Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 17 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Old Abbey Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Old Abbey Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Old Abbey Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Old Abbey Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Old Abbey Residential Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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