Care Homes in Felixstowe
Felixstowe has 12 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, and 1 has not yet been rated. 8 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Felixstowe at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Felixstowe, to help you judge the options below.
- Suffolk County Council pays, residential care: £1,064 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Suffolk: 90%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. Suffolk average is 67.
- People aged 75 and over: 40,100. Rising to 47,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 301 beds.
- Who pays, across Suffolk (estimate): 42% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,200. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 10,800. Rising to 16,800 by 2035, up 55%
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Choosing Between the Care Homes in Felixstowe
Twelve residential care homes match this search, and the inspection record across them is better than families often expect to find. Two carry an Outstanding rating, eight are rated Good and two have yet to be rated, so the work here is less about weeding out poor homes and more about matching a particular person to a particular place. That is a more demanding task than it sounds, and it rewards visiting rather than comparing on paper alone.
Making Sense of the Ratings
Foxgrove Residential Home and White Gables Residential Care Home both hold Outstanding ratings, a judgement the Care Quality Commission does not give lightly. Homes including Coniston House, Cotman House, Park House, Merryfields and The Westcliff Care Home are rated Good, which means inspectors were satisfied across safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. Harbour Manor Care Home has not yet been rated, so judge it on what you see and hear rather than on a published verdict. In every case the report itself says far more than the headline word, and a home can be strong in one area while being asked to improve in another.
What to Look For in Person
Visit around a mealtime, when a home is busiest and least able to present a polished version of itself. Listen to how staff speak to residents, notice whether people are occupied or simply sitting, and time how long a call bell rings before someone answers. Ask how many permanent staff work a shift, how much agency cover is used across a typical week, and how long the manager has been in post, because continuity shapes daily life far more than furnishings do. Ask as well what the home does when a resident is unsettled or unhappy, since the answer tells you how the place is genuinely led.
Arranging and Funding a Care Home Place in Felixstowe
The Care Needs Assessment
Suffolk County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out a care needs assessment and for arranging funded support where a person is eligible. The assessment is free, open to anyone who appears to need support, and entirely separate from the question of who eventually pays. An assessor looks at daily routine, mobility, medicines, memory and risk, and produces a written record you can take to any home you approach. A relative already providing care can request an assessment of their own needs alongside it.
Fees and Funded Support
A financial assessment considers savings, income and, for most permanent placements, the value of a property. Those above the threshold pay the fee the home quotes, while those below it receive a contribution at a rate the council sets. Fees differ between the homes on this page and reflect room size, the level of care agreed and what is included beyond meals and accommodation. Ask what is excluded, since hairdressing, chiropody and outings are often charged separately, and ask what happens if savings fall below the threshold after a few years. Getting a clear answer to that question early prevents the far harder conversation about moving someone who has already settled.
12 care homes in Felixstowe
- Cotman House · Garfield Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7PU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd
We at Cotman House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Felixstowe, Suffolk. Our home provides a nurturing environment where residents receive the personalised support they need, whether that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Harbour Manor Care Home · Harbour Manor Care Home, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 6AE
Care home · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Here at Harbour Manor Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Felixstowe community, offering a warm and supportive environment for the people who come to live with us or stay for a short period of respite. We support a wide range of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Coniston House · 77 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7PY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Enviro Medical Limited
At Coniston House, we offer residential care in the heart of Felixstowe, Suffolk, for people who need a little extra support in their day to day lives. We are proud to be a home in the truest sense of the word, where the people who live...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Re-Create Freedom · 122a, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Re-Create Social Enterprises Limited
Here at Re-Create Freedom, we are a residential care home based in Felixstowe, Suffolk, providing a genuine home from home for the people who live with us. We believe that where you live should feel like it truly belongs to you, and that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bellstone Residential Care · 23-29 Beach Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2BL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bellstone Residential Care Ltd
Bellstone is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, supporting older people who need help with daily living but not nursing care. We also offer respite stays for those who need support for a shorter period. We try to run the home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Maynell House · Maynell House Residential Home, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Maynell House is a residential care home in Felixstowe in Suffolk. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short spell or whose usual carer needs a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Merryfields · 7 Mill Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Felixstowe Care Homes For The Elderly Limited
Merryfields is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for families who need a planned break. We keep the list short. Warm rooms, food...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - The Westcliff Care Home · 51 Leopold Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hazelwood Care Limited
We are The Westcliff Care Home in Felixstowe, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for shorter stays. We keep things deliberately homely. People arrive...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - White Gables Residential Care Home · 16 Stanley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DE
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by White Gables Care Limited
White Gables Residential Care Home is in Felixstowe, Suffolk. We look after older people who need support with daily living, along with younger adults whose needs mean that managing at home is no longer realistic. Many of our residents are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Firs Residential Home · 186 Grange Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2QF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Anchor Hanover Group
We are The Firs Residential Home in Felixstowe, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays. A home of our size has an advantage worth mentioning, which is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Park House · 72 Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by MPL Care Homes Limited
Park House is a residential care home in Felixstowe supporting adults living with mental ill health. We offer respite stays as well as longer term places. Many of the people who come to us have had an unsettled time beforehand, sometimes...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Foxgrove Residential Home · High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Foxgrove Residential Home is in Felixstowe. We provide residential care for older people and offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People usually come to us because managing at home had become hard...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Suffolk, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,064 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,051 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Merryfields, 23 September 2026, Good
- Re-Create Freedom, 19 August 2026, Good
- White Gables Residential Care Home, 17 April 2026, Outstanding
Longest since a report
- Bellstone Residential Care Limited, 10 February 2018, Good
- Foxgrove Residential Home, 23 May 2018, Outstanding
- Coniston House, 26 February 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Felixstowe
How many care homes are there in Felixstowe?
Felixstowe has 12 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 9 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Felixstowe?
Suffolk County Council pays an average of £1,064 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Felixstowe were inspected most recently?
Merryfields (23 September 2026), Re-Create Freedom (19 August 2026) and White Gables Residential Care Home (17 April 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.