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Browse 30 Polstead Heath Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 9.5
  • Total 2,099 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,381 per week
Alderwood Care Home
39 Essex Hall Road, Colchester CO1 1ZP
8.8 miles away
"I transferred my aunt to Alderwood from another care home. I cannot recommend the care home highly enough. All staff really do go the extra..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,950 / week65 Rooms

Group/Owner Carebase

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it is... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Silver Birch Care Home
3 Europa Way, Ipswich IP1 5DL
9.3 miles away
"Very good experience with the care home. They were so loyal and attentive to my sister during her last few months of life. There priority..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,697 / week75 Rooms

Group/Owner Alysia Caring Group

Silver Birch Care Home provides residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a luxurious and beautiful setting. Staff are hand picked and fully trained to provide care with empathy and respect.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mistley Manor
2 Long Road, Mistley, Manningtree CO11 2HN
8.8 miles away
"I resided at the above care home post-triple bypass surgery for a two-week convalescence stay. Despite being significantly younger than the..."Read all 74 reviews

from £1,000 / week84 Rooms

Mistley Manor is a luxury residential care environment, tailoring services to suit quality of life within a tranquil and rural setting. Versatile packages can include long-term care and respite, with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Excelcare St Fillans Care Home
St Fillan Road, Colchester CO4 0PT
8.7 miles away
"My mum has lived at St Fillans for only a few weeks, but she is so happy and loves every aspect of her day. Having caring staff, always..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,375 / week71 Rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Nestled in a quiet residential area of St John’s, near Colchester in Essex, beautiful St Fillans Care Home provides a variety of long-term and respite care, including residential, residential dementia,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Nayland House
Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4LA
4.1 miles away
"I am more than grateful to the wonderful carers that look after my husband. He was placed on end of life care in January 2026. The staff..."Read all 93 reviews

54 Rooms

Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Nayland House residents enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle, with exceptional care in beautiful surroundings. Located in the picturesque historic village of Nayland, near Colchester, the care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Asterbury Place
76 Aster Road, Ipswich IP2 0NR
9.2 miles away
"My Aunt Val lived At Asterbury 3.5 years, she loved it. The staff was so friendly and kind to her. Unfortunately she passed a few weeks..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,818 / week80 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Asterbury Place in Ipswich is an ‘Outstanding’-rated care home (April 2019) dedicated to delivering the best care while ensuring residents get the most out of each day. The skilled team provides residential,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Park View Care Home
1 Chantry Close, Ipswich IP2 0QR
9.2 miles away
"Staff at Park View Care Home have gone out of their way to make my aunt feel at home. Following a traumatic time for her and a sudden..."Read all 192 reviews

from £1,640 / week69 Rooms

Group/Owner First Care Homes Group

Park View, part of First Care Homes is an attractive modern, purpose-built care home, providing residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 61 elderly people. Close to local transport and amenities,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Joseph's
The Croft, Sudbury CO10 1HR
7.9 miles away
"As a chartered surveyor I have inspected many care homes. St.Josephs does not feel like one at all, more like a small hotel for retired..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,552 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

St Josephs in Sudbury is a caring home supporting up to 60 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as offering care for those living with dementia. The home continues to welcome new residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Milton Lodge
288-290 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0ES
8.5 miles away
"Mum has now been at Milton Lodge for 2 years. The staff have always been very friendly and have a very caring and positive attitude. Mum..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,300 / week35 Rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Milton Lodge is located in the heart of the historic town of Colchester. The home provides a homely atmosphere and is run by an experienced care team. The main philosophy at Milton Lodge is to provide... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Hazeldell
Elton Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP2 0DG
9.2 miles away
"Since moving into Hazeldell Mum has changed from a lonely unhappy woman battling dementia to a woman with new friends, a much happier..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,350 / week42 Rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

Hazeldell is situated off a private road on the outskirts of Ipswich. The home is on one and a half acres of land and offers residents spacious accommodation. At Hazeldell staff aim to assist each... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Canterbury House
Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6JQ
2.4 miles away
"Since my mum arrived at Canterbury House in Aug 2025, we have found every member of staff to be so caring to my mum. They genuinely want to..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,535 / week61 Rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Canterbury House in Hadleigh is a purpose-built care home, providing quality care and luxurious facilities within a comfortable and relaxing environment. It continues to welcome new residents for residential... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Tall Trees
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester CO4 5XR
8.3 miles away
"Our dear sister Barbara has been living at Tall Trees Colchester for just over two years. She had a very unpleasant experience before..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,799 / week48 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Tall Trees care home provides high-quality respite, nursing and dementia care, as well as compassionate end of life care. Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, this comfortable,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Colonia Court Care Home
St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AN
9.3 miles away
"I have nothing but good to say about Mumford House. The love, care and respect each and every one of the staff show my Mum is just..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,115 / week123 Rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Colonia Court offers nursing, residential and dementia care, as well as having a dedicated unit for people living with Huntington’s disease. It can also offer a space for people to rest, relax and recover... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Melford Court
Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9JA
8.9 miles away
"Both my parents are residents of Melford Court. They moved in a few months ago. Everyone has been very welcoming and supportive as they..."Read all 91 reviews

from £950 / week52 Rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Rated Good by the CQC (May 2026), Melford Court is a residential and nursing care home occupying a Grade II listed house on Hall Street in Long Melford, one of the finest high streets in Suffolk, lined... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Horkesley Manor
Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester CO6 4ET
6.8 miles away
"Mum was admitted to Horkesely Manor following a prolonged hospital stay and received excellent care. Very quickly, Mum realised how safe..."Read all 104 reviews

from £830 / week73 Rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Horkesley Manor is a residential, nursing and dementia care home set in a substantially renovated manor house in the Essex countryside, at the end of a long drive in the village of Great Horkesley just... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hadleigh Nursing Home
1 Friars Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6DF
2.2 miles away
"My father-in-law has been a resident here since February. It was a difficult decision to move him to a home as he was still very mobile but..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,350 / week54 Rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Hadleigh nursing care home is a charming 19th-century property set in landscaped gardens with excellent views across rolling Suffolk countryside. The beautiful home, situated on the edge of the historic... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Woodland View Care Home
Long View, 216 Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JR
8.2 miles away
"Mum spent two weeks in respite care at Woodland View to recover from an illness. We are very impressed with the care and attention that she..."Read all 124 reviews

from £1,800 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Colchester Care Home is a 2015 addition to this skilled and highly-respected provider's portfolio. A purpose-built environment with many homely qualities and en-suite bedrooms can be tailored... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Blackbrook House
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP
5.2 miles away
"My Mother Dora has been a resident at Blackbrook for the past seven years, we couldn't have wished for a better place for her to live...."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,432 / week55 Rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Blackbrook House in Dedham is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 55 residents in comfortable ensuite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Mellish House Residential Home
20a Kings Hill, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0EH
7.1 miles away
"Absolutely can not fault the home at all. The staff are amazing and so caring. The food is 2nd to none,well done the chefs! My uncle is..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,386 / week48 Rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

Mellish House is located in the village of Great Cornard, near Sudbury, close to the town's shops and cafes. Providing residential dementia care for up to 48 elderly residents including trial stays, respite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Catchpole Court Nursing Home
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1BD
7.9 miles away
"Was invited to a Mothers Day flower arranging & afternoon tea. What a lovely afternoon and well put together. A table adorned with..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,100 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Catchpole Court NursingHome in Sudbury, Suffolk offers nursing, dementia, residential and respite care in a welcoming home. Situated next to shops, a train station and a lake, the care home has a team... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Haven
84 Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3BS
9.2 miles away
"The Haven is suitable for the care of my father. All the staff work hard and there is little I can fault, if any, concerning the service..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,349 / week32 Rooms

Group/Owner Sohal Healthcare Ltd

The Haven is a national and regional award-winning care home registered for 32 occupants. The Haven is known for its modern-day approach in Dementia Care using innovations and technology to enhance... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Laxfield House
Cundys Lane, Brent Eleigh, Sudbury CO10 9PL
5.7 miles away
"My aunt stayed in Laxfield House from January 2022 until November 2024. The atmosphere at Laxfield was warm and friendly and my aunt was..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,425 / week34 Rooms

Laxfield House has built up an excellent reputation for residential and nursing care over many years, organising high-quality care provision to suit individual needs. The Home has a unique charm of... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Waterfield House
Grays Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6AG
3.1 miles away
"My mother was treated with dignity and respect from the moment she was welcomed into Waterfield House. The manager and her team were very..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,350 / week76 Rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Waterfield House is a modern, well-established care home situated in the market town of Hadleigh. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the bright and spacious residence offers professional care for a range... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Magdalen House Care Home
Magdalen Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5AD
2.3 miles away
"I just wanted to say how amazing the management and staff are at Magdalen House. It was my son's 50th birthday and they went above and..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,500 / week53 Rooms

Group/Owner Allegra Care

Magdalen House Care Home opened in 2012 and is located in Hadleigh, Ipswich. The home provides residents with independent living with access fully furnished rooms and a small kitchenette. Magdalen... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Chilton Croft Nursing Home
Newton Road, Sudbury CO10 2RN
7.2 miles away
"My husband has now been in the care home for a year. He was made welcome from the start as were the family and friends when visiting him...."Read all 57 reviews

32 Rooms

Group/Owner South Coast Care Homes Ltd

Chilton Croft Nursing Home, in Sudbury, welcomes a wide range of skilled care packages, with carers trained in modern techniques and with a separate EMI unit enabling them to make the most of their professionalism. Book... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Elton Park Care Home
Elton Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP2 0DG
9.2 miles away
"We as a family could not have wished for better care for our father. The staff were friendly. Always had time to speak to our father. The..."Read all 43 reviews

from £950 / week35 Rooms

Group/Owner South Coast Care Homes Ltd

Elton Park Residential Home is a high quality care service set in the peace and tranquillity of a private road in Ipswich. They aim to provide an excellent standard of care, based on the individual needs... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Lodge
London Road, Copdock, Ipswich IP8 3JD
7.3 miles away

44 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polstead Heath Older Person Care Homes

How many older person care homes are there in Polstead Heath?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Polstead Heath, including 10 Nursing Homes & 20 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Polstead Heath have the highest Review Score?

Nayland House, St Joseph's & Canterbury House are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Polstead Heath.

Which older person care homes in Polstead Heath offer Nursing Care?

Tall Trees, Horkesley Manor & Hadleigh Nursing Home are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in Polstead Heath.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Polstead Heath?

There are 17 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Polstead Heath including Nayland House, St Joseph's & Canterbury House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Polstead Heath?

Respite Care is offered by 21 elderly care homes in Polstead Heath including Nayland House, St Joseph's & Canterbury House.

How many older person care homes listings in Polstead Heath have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 16 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Polstead Heath have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 3 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.