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17 agencies

There are 17 home care agencies in and around Lowestoft on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at District Care in May 2023.

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Home care agencies (17)

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17 agencies found
Levington CourtVerified
CQC Good

Orwell Housing Association

Levington Court is a home care agency based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Suffolk County Council

Waveney Home First is a home care agency run by Suffolk County Council, based in Lowestoft, East Suffolk.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Caring Moments Limited is a home care agency based in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
View agency: Caring Moments Limited
District CareVerified
CQC Good

District Care is a home care agency based in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
View agency: District Care
Marram GreenVerified
CQC Good

Orwell Housing Association

Marram Green is a home care agency based in Lowestoft, East Suffolk.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
View agency: Marram Green

Key facts: Lowestoft

Home care agencies listed17
Rated Good or Outstanding12 of 12 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Suffolk usual weekly rate (2025)£1,064
Most recently inspectedDistrict Care (May 2023)
Good12
Not yet rated5

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Lowestoft

Rated Good or Outstanding
12/ 12 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
5

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Lowestoft

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Suffolk council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,064/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Suffolk council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Lowestoft

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Lowestoft compares with the wider East Suffolk area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Lowestoft, East Suffolk and the UK
Type of careLowestoftEast Suffolk avgUK average
Residential care home£1,179£1,274£1,200
Nursing care home£1,179£1,321£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Lowestoft averages £1,179/week — about 2% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Lowestoft within ~5 miles; East Suffolk county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many home care agencies are there in Lowestoft?

AskBart lists 17 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Lowestoft.

How much does home care cost in Lowestoft?

Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Lowestoft depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.

Are home care agencies in Lowestoft regulated?

Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 12 of the 12 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

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