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 Hayley W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beyond my wildest expectations. I'd never have thought my father could progress so far so fast and it's all down to the dedication and understanding shown by the whole team at Aldringham. His physical and mental strength is now unrecognisable from the frightened, depressed and anxious man that arrived
just a few weeks ago. I'm so grateful his quality of life has been returned to him.
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Review from Jayne M (Partner of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care/nursing home is well-maintained and my partner is very content and happy here!
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Review from S A (Wife of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over seven years, my husband has been once a year for two weeks of respite to give me a break. As soon as I arrived with my husband to show him around the nursing home, I was so impressed with how we were received. Staff were excellent, could not do enough, we were taken "everywhere". A lovely home,
my family visited my husband while I was away and all said staff fell over themselves to help and care for him. I know he enjoyed it by what my family saw, he played me up so I know staff had a hard time with him. I would love to have my husband in Aldringham Court in June.
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Review from Trish Y (Cousin of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and caring, have their best interests at heart. Feel safe knowing that she is being well looked after and cared for, made a special effort for her 80th birthday. Always welcoming when we visit and go the extra mile.
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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not ask for better care for my mother it was hard enough to accept she could not stay at home but the only thing that eases that is the fact she is here, it is wonderful, they are all so friendly and always have time to discuss any queries I have. Thank you to everyone
Reply from Nicola Phillips, Business Support at Aldringham Court
Thank you, we do our best for our residents and their families.
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Review from Lynda B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was my husband's 80th birthday, and the home provided us with a lovely buffet for our family gathering. Chef also made a lovely birthday cake. It helped to make my husband's birthday a day to remember. A good time was had by all.
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Review from Josephine M (Sister of Resident) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and professional. My sister seems to be quite happy in your home, although I think her room is very small - no view and the bedlinen seems very old - could be better.
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Review from Keith P (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Moving Mum to a care home from the hospital was a traumatic experience for our family, especially as she has been used to one-to-one live-in care at her own home previously. We need not have worried! The staff and management at Aldringham Court made us all welcome and did the utmost to ensure Mum settled
in quickly. During Mum's eight months at Aldringham Court, she was always treated with care and respect, ensuring her wishes were seen to and her dignity preserved. The home and grounds were well maintained, the choice of food and drink was excellent, and the overall care and attention Mum received was excellent.
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Review from Doreen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel Aldringham Court is very much better now. Staff are friendly, make Mum smile when she feels a bit down and are very helpful when asked to help get her ready to get her into her wheelchair to go round the garden.
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Review from M S (Grandson of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely house and surroundings with beautiful gardens, good choice of food and activities. Like how the staff join in and are very approachable. Staff are friendly and certainly work hard to please all.
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Review from Melanie F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful settings, love how your welcomed and the care they give my loved one.
Always friendly and approachable and staff willing to help.
Have a good choice of food for the residents and lovely activities.
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Review from Abbie S (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was Nan's 100th birthday today and the care home done absolutely amazing! Such a positive vibe and place to be. Cakes and entertainment. Made sure everyone was okay and happy. Thank you to all the careers.
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Review from D G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Found the care home clean but found the care very poor especially as it was end-of-life. My dad's care book was not filed in for hours, so was there anyone going in to see him? His personal care was not good. Dirty cups left overnight and food. The home lost our contact details. There seemed no organisation.
Went to collect my dad's things and the staff didn't know he had passed away. Just think he was a room number, not a dad.
Reply from Riet Jones, National Operations Manager at Aldringham Court
First of all our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Thank you for taking the time in reviewing our home as we take great care in listening to what our customers say. I am very sorry to…read more
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Review from Jan K (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I said I wouldn't write this review but the nurse called the police on me today while we (me, my brother, and his girlfriend) visited the home. I am now scared for mum's welfare and well-being at Aldringham care home. The staff is getting extremely defensive, a clear indication they're out of their
depth!
My brother called the home this morning and asked them to take mum out of the bed so we can take her outside. I last took her outside for some fresh air a week ago last Saturday, considering mum is locked away in her room 99% of the time, they just turned up at the care home and they were told they're not allowed to take mum outside and they have to stay in the lounge. I went in after and asked them why they are not allowed to take mum outside today but they didn't answer. I asked who gave mum breakfast, again no answer. Whoever gave it to her didn't wipe her mouth after, so she had dried food around her mouth.
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Review from Steven B (Son of Resident) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both staff and management were very good in all aspects of running the home, both for residents and visitors. My mother was very happy there with staff care, food, and activities. All phone and email contact was very good.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass this on to all staff. It was a pleasure to have your Mum with us and we look forward to staying in touch.
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Review from A S (Wife of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My only complaint has been a lack of communication, but this has improved since the appointment of the new manager. I am not really in a position to comment on options, as I am not allowed in due to Covid. My husband makes complaints, but always had done, and some may be attributed to his condition.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, we value your feedback and will continue to try to communicate with all families during this difficult time. This is made easier with your regular…read more
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Review from Timothy G (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff have been very pleasant and welcoming and happy to help with any queries or problems we have had. Extra measures have been carried out with care and efficiency.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. I will pass this feedback on to all staff.
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Review from Shirley T (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Aldringham Court for the past two years and has settled here and seems to be happy with the care he is receiving. This is now his home and I hope he has a few more quality of life years left at the Court. Thanks to everyone! in these difficult times.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you for your lovely review and we hope we have many more years working together to keep Dad happy and safe.
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Review from Carolyn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mom has been in residence here for 4 years now and is very comfortable despite the difficulties with lockdown. The staff work very hard to see residents are well looked after and we appreciate this very much.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We are working very hard to expand our activities programme and would be happy to receive any feedback for things that you feel Mom might enjoy.
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Review from Dana T (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly and helpful but kept very busy at times. They are able to have their own television in their rooms which is good. It will be nice when they can go outside again when the weather gets warmer.
Reply from Sarah Robertson, Home Manager at Aldringham Court
Thank you Dana for taking the time to give us such a lovely review. I will pass this on to all staff.
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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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