Squirrel Lodge
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
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
Squirrel Lodge is a care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, providing care for 24 residents. The home is registered to deliver personal care and nursing support. Squirrel Lodge was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — assessed as Good in the 2019 inspection report.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Squirrel Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ANDAMAN SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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