Greensleeves
Harleston House
Residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Operated by Greensleeves Care
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
Harleston House is a residential care home in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, run by Greensleeves Care, a charitable operator. The home supports up to 39 residents and provides residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care. It was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring, Responsive, and Well-led care, and Good grades for Safe and Effective.
The home offers single bedrooms with en-suite facilities in a recently renovated building. It includes secure indoor and outdoor spaces and has been adapted to support people living with dementia and those requiring accessible accommodation. Harleston House operates 24 hours a day to support the needs of its residents.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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
Harleston House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 5.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGH STREET SURGERY, 0.4 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)
No change
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
Harleston House 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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