Kingsley Healthcare
Kirkley Manor
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Operated by Kingsley Healthcare
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
Kirkley Manor is a 71-bed care home in Lowestoft, operated by Kingsley Healthcare. The home provides care for older people, including support with personal care such as bathing, dressing and eating, as well as assistance with mobility. The home has a particular focus on dementia care and employs nursing staff with relevant experience and qualifications to support residents living with the condition.
Kirkley Manor was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The rating was published in 2018.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- 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
Kirkley Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is KIRKLEY MILL HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 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 Kingsley Healthcare
Kirkley Manor is one of 36 homes run by Kingsley Healthcare 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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