Garrett House Residential Home Limited
Residential care home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Garrett House Residential Home Limited is a 45-bed residential care home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, providing care for older people and those with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2023 report identifying strengths in safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though effectiveness was noted as requiring improvement.
The home delivers 24-hour residential and dementia-specialist care, supporting residents aged 65 and over with a focus on maintaining independence and dignity.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 June 2023 · Last inspected 9 May 2023
Inspectors describe a residential home for up to 45 older people, including those living with dementia, where 30 people were living at the time of the visit. Staff were said to be available when needed, to have received the training they required, and to treat people with care and respect, which inspectors observed for themselves. The building was described as visibly clean, though refurbishment and remedial work in the environment was still in progress and some urgent improvements had not yet been completed.
- Staff were described as caring and respectful of people's rights, with inspectors' observations confirming this
- Medicines were given when people needed them, and the home was visibly clean throughout
- Care plans and risk assessments guided staff in meeting people's assessed needs and preferences
- A programme of activities was in place and people were supported to receive visitors, reducing the risk of boredom and isolation
- Some areas of the environment needed urgent action, and not all planned improvements to the building had been completed at the time of the visit
- Inspectors said they were assured that the environmental improvements were being carried out, but they were still ongoing
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Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
8 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Garrett House Residential Home Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 18.2 miles away. The local GP practice is LEISTON SURGERY, 3.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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Community & connection in Aldeburgh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ipswich17 Good Neighbour Scheme
To provide relief to those people who are in need by reason of their age, ill health, disability, social isolation or financial hardship, by means of practical services, information and advice and…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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