Welltower
Britten Court
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Operated by Care UK
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Britten Court is an 80-bed care home in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, operated by Welltower. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 August 2023 · Last inspected 24 July 2023
Inspectors found that this care home, which supports up to 80 adults including people living with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities, runs well day to day. People and relatives gave positive feedback about the care, the management and the staff, and the registered manager was described as having good oversight of the service. The focused review of safety and leadership found no evidence that people were at risk of harm.
- Systems were in place to reduce the risk of abuse and avoidable harm, and the management team learned from incidents to prevent them recurring.
- Inspectors found that staff could respond when people needed support, and that staff were recruited safely.
- The home was clean and hygienic, and people were supported to receive visits from family and friends.
- Medicines were given when people needed them, and staff were trained and had their competence assessed before administering them.
- Some records needed improving, which inspectors found the registered manager and their team addressed immediately.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Suffolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
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Local health safety net
Britten Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lowestoft
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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