Barchester Healthcare

Oulton Park Care Home

Nursing home in East Suffolk, Suffolk

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressUnion Ln, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3AX, UK
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,179 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2003

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About

Oulton Park Care Home is a 60-bed care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in East Suffolk. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery1.3 miles
A&E: James Paget University Hospital4.5 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station1.7 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

43 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime53%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Drugs7%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,179
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Suffolk usually pays £1,064 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £115 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Suffolk pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£989
2025—£1,064
2026£1,179—

What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Oulton Park Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY, 1.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
James Paget University Hospital · 4.5 mi
Nearest GP
BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY · 1.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in East Suffolk

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)

No change

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133501)
Charity

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…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179720)

Showing groups across Suffolk.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Oulton Park located?
It is situated in Lowestoft and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Oulton Park?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Oulton Park is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Oulton Park?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Oulton Park have?
Currently, there are 60 beds at the home.
Who owns Oulton Park?
This care home is owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Oulton Park, including: Baking & Cooking, Dance & Music, Arts & Crafts.
What is the cost of care at Oulton Park?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Oulton Park the cost of care starts from £1,179 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 02381 440155 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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