Aldringham Court

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, Leiston IP16 4QF
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9.7 108 Reviews
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Aldringham Court provides excellent care in a lovely setting near Aldeburgh, known for its connection to Benjamin Britten and the well-known Aldeburgh Music Festival. Only two miles from the Suffolk Heritage Coast, residents can enjoy regular trips to the seaside.

As well as long-term care, Aldringham Court also offers respite care, giving people the chance to stay for a short time if they need extra support or if their carers need a break. This service offers reassurance, knowing that relatives are looked after in a caring and safe environment.

The home offers a calm and peaceful setting but also encourages involvement with the local community, with events such as a Summer Fete and Christmas Party bringing everyone together.

The unique building is set within three acres of well-kept gardens and woodland, with plenty of wildlife like doves, pheasants, and even muntjac deer. The rooms are spacious, many with en-suite bathrooms, garden views, and terraces. Each room has a nurse call system, and residents can bring their furniture to make it feel like home.

Aldringham Court offers a variety of activities each week, with something for everyone to enjoy. The home is visited regularly by a hairdresser, chiropodist, physiotherapist, and local clergy. The catering team serves multiple choices of fresh, tasty meals daily, and special diets are always accommodated.

Call today to speak with one of their care solutions advisors, or book a visit to Aldringham Court and discover how they can support you.
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Care Provided by Aldringham Court

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1540
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1540
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1540
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1540

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Aldringham Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Aldringham Court to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Aldringham Court to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Karen Allen (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (30)

Aldringham Court Reviews (108)

9.7

Aldringham Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Tracy E (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After our mum had been in hospital for six months February-August 24, we needed a nice home for her as Muum has many needs. We were offered Aldringham Court but thought it would be too far away, but we went to look at it, and on arrival, as soon as we saw the grounds and the inside, we were amazed.
The room was lovely and all the staff were friendly. Mum has been in for two weeks nearly and has settled in. All staff and management are really nice and caring and definitely made Mum at home. Every visit Mum has been better and we are very thankful.
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Review from N L (Friend of Resident) published on 26 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My reasoning for completing this review is based on my experience yesterday visiting a friend in your care home.
I was very impressed with all the staff. They were smiling and kind and want to thank them all for being there and caring with utmost patience. Thank you so much.
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Review from M S (Wife of Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My overall experience, so far, at the home has been very good. The staff are very caring and helpful and soon sort out any concerns.
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Review from I F (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was treated with care and dignity during her stay. I found all the staff to be friendly, caring and compassionate.
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Review from Neil G (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we visited Aldringham Court we found the home welcoming, homely and friendly. Staff seemed happy, helpful and caring towards residents and relatives. Reading the notice boards there are plenty of interesting activities for residents to get involved in and it is good that relatives are welcome to
join in. Mum said she was happy and well cared for.
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Review from D M (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Quite happy with the way a difficult resident is treated. Good to see my friend getting some activities going in the pod. Well done!
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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum is being looked after very well in Aldringham Court.
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Review from Paula D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident now for two years. The care and support she has received has been excellent. Her needs and requirements are always being assessed.
The staff always have time to chat and show great kindness. Everyone always welcomes all the family as well.
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Review from E D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grandma has been cared for at an excellent level, she is always clean and comfortable and staff are welcoming to the family.
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Review from Kevin W (Son of Resident) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring support given to my mother. Thanks must go to the staff for the great work they do with the residents, the care given is first-class. I would recommend Aldringham Court to anybody seeking to find a safe haven for a loved one.
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Review from Pippa M (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was in Aldringham Court for three weeks following a stroke. She was 95.
The kindness, respect and care that all the staff gave to her was superb.
The kindness and care they showed me, as her daughter, was second to none. Making sure I was ok and fed and watered in the hours I was sitting
with Mummy.
Thank you.
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Review from Emma F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents (both mum and dad) have been at the home for a few months and on every visit (which is a 5-hour drive from Somerset) I have been made to feel very welcome and all the staff have been so helpful and courteous. Mum and dad are so well looked after and are very happy considering their ill health.
The food is amazing and always hot and healthy. I feel safe in the knowledge that my parents are safe and well cared for considering the distance they are from me.
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Review from T L (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aldringham Court manager and staff have been kind, supportive and professional, providing the highest level of care to my lovely friend during her stay with them. The friendly atmosphere put relatives and friends at ease instantly. thank you all for your care and kindness.
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Review from Tony S (Son of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father had urgent need for care after discharge from hospital and the home rose to the challenge of addressing this need. My father enquired on the Friday, I visited the home on the Saturday. The home manager came out to assess my father on the Sunday and my father was admitted to the home early
afternoon on the Monday. The manager and staff have since made my father feel really welcomed and safe in his new surroundings. I could not have asked for a more professional and caring service.
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Review from George U (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff were excellent in caring for Dad, they were attentive and responsive. The facilities were clean and well kept and we felt happy that Dad was staying there, comfortable and calm but always with a happy buzz of activity going on.
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Review from James G (Friend of Resident) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend is being well cared for, he's more content than he has been for a long time.
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Review from H D (Niece of Resident) published on 26 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt was very content here. The staff are very kind and helpful. When they have time they spend time having a chat with residents. When you visit, they have time for you as well.
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Review from Ali C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were grateful to Aldringham Court for caring for our mum (age 94) for 2 weeks' respite after 3 weeks in hospital. The manager was lovely - exceedingly person-centered and has plans for improving facilities and gardens. The staff were polite, kind and respectful.
Nice building and lovely furnishings.
I would like to hope that all the manager's plans for a family room, a better minibus, nice gardens etc all come to fruition.
I thought some of the staff needed more leadership - some were new and lacked confidence. I was not sure who everybody was and their different roles.
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Review from B L (Respite Resident) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home a very friendly experience. Everyone was most friendly and conjured up a family experience with people most friendly to each other. Cleanliness was to the fore. The manager was most accommodating and helped me in all my queries.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have been very pleased with the care that Mum has received at Aldringham Court.
The staff have been very attentive and we cannot praise the manager enough. The home is kept spotlessly clean and food has been very good indeed. All in all, we would give the home, staff and manager 10/10.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.684)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10 for Aldringham Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.684 for Aldringham Court is calculated as follows: ( (382 Excellents x 5) + (104 Goods x 4) + (25 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 513 Ratings = 4.684
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Aldringham Court is based on 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Aug 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 13 Oct 2025

We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, nursing, respite, palliative, and nursing dementia needs. Our services include complete en-suite and basin with WC rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.

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Meet the Team (3)

Karen

Karen Allen

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

I enjoy working with such wonderful residents and being part of a supportive team in a home full of character. I enrich residents’ lives by listening to their needs and striving to make sure the home is always filled with care and attention. I have undertaken numerous courses and studies, including management qualifications and a BSc in Psychology, alongside my mandatory training, and I am committed to continuing my learning to further improve my skills.

Elaine

Elaine Holmes

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Elaine really enjoys working with the elderly, she finds it so rewarding and loves her role.
Prior to working at Healthcare Homes, Elaine was an Activities/Health Care Assistant.
Elaine believes you need to be kind, compassionate and understanding, to have a good understanding of dementia and the needs of the very ill and frail and to have an understanding of equality and diversity.
The favourite part of her working day is going to the resident’s rooms for one-to-one talks and also enjoys organising entertainment and watching and taking part.
Elaine's biggest professional challenge was changing from her carer role to activities and her biggest career highlight is getting the home ready for Christmas and organising events for the residents.
The qualities that make Elaine stand out are to be kind, compassionate and understanding. Be a good listener and a good role model for the team
Outside of work Elaine enjoys walking, gardening, crafting, sewing, crochet, knitting, swimming and spending time with family.
Her most enjoyable part of working at Aldringham Court is making a difference to an individual’s day; just a little smile or reassurance.

Carroll

Carroll Taylor

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Please detail any relevant education/training
NVQ2 and NVQ3 Health and Social care. Care homes advanced practitioner.


The year started working at Healthcare Homes.
March 2021


Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Home?
Career progression


What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Care home advanced practitioner


What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Be flexible, understanding, caring and approachable.


What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Spending time with residents, they are the reason I do my job.


What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
My biggest triumph to date was conquering my fears, passing my CHAPs and starting this new job.


What qualities do you think make a good home manager?
Much the same as question 5, firm but fair. A great, enthusiastic team leader and player.


What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
I love fishing, reading and spending quality time with my children and fiancé.


What do you enjoy/are you looking forward to the most about working at this care home?
Working together with the manager and team to be the best we can be. Building great relationships with my colleagues, residents and their families.

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