Greensleeves
Broadlands
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Operated by Greensleeves Care
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Broadlands is a residential care home in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, operated by Greensleeves. Set in a historic manor house, the home provides residential and respite care across 52 registered beds. It is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring, Responsive and Well-led services, and Good ratings for Safe and Effective care.
The home supports older people who need ongoing residential care or short-term respite stays, offering them support tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 6 August 2019 · Last inspected 25 June 2019
Inspectors found that this care home, which supports around 51 older people, many with physical disability, dementia or long-term conditions, provides highly personalised care. Staff were described as caring, enthusiastic and committed, and the home offers an engaging daily life in which people and their families help shape their care. The report also notes strong links with the local community.
- People, relatives and visitors gave consistently positive feedback about staff's warm, compassionate approach and the activities that make residents' days enjoyable.
- Residents were supported to make their own choices, and staff used the least restrictive approach while acting in people's best interests.
- Medicines were managed safely, the home was clean throughout, and there were enough staff with the right skills and experience.
- Feedback was encouraged and acted on, and the leadership team was credited with steady improvement since the previous inspection.
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.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
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
Broadlands is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 5.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 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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Diss U3a
We provide for the advancement of education for older people and those retired from full time work, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development. To do this we…
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Part of Greensleeves Care
Broadlands is one of 30 homes run by Greensleeves Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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