Stradbroke Court
Care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Stradbroke Court is a care home in Lowestoft, East Suffolk, with 43 registered beds. It provides residential care, mental health support and specialist dementia care, with individual care plans tailored to each resident's circumstances and preferences. The home is a short distance from the Suffolk coast. A recently refurbished East Wing has bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, modern kitchenettes, quiet areas and courtyard access, and residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms. The home is operated by APS Care Ltd, trading as Kent Square Care Group.
The Care Quality Commission rates Stradbroke Court as Requires Improvement overall, in a report published in 2024, and rates each of its five key questions the same.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
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
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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
Stradbroke Court 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, 0.4 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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