Care home
Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
Kingsley Healthcare
Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage
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
Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage, operated by Kingsley Healthcare, is a 34-bed care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides residential care with nursing support, including assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and eating, as well as mobility support. It has a particular focus on dementia care, with trained nursing staff available to support residents living with the condition and their families.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 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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Part of Kingsley Healthcare
Lilac Lodge & Lavender Cottage 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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