Aldringham Court

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, Leiston IP16 4QF
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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

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

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.

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.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Myra Miguel (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (103)

9.7

Aldringham Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aldringham Court has 103 reviews.

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Review from E S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with the care my mother has received. She did not wish to move into a care home but the memory clinic in Kent insisted.
She settled in much quicker than expected, and as she can be quite difficult I admire the way the staff are gentle and persuade her to do things - like baths
etc.
The staff have got used to her and always treat her with respect. I am very grateful for the fact that she is very safe and cared for.
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Review from Kim (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad made Aldringham Court his home a few months ago and settled in very quickly with the help of all the staff. The carers are compassionate, the nurses experienced and professional and the kitchen staff have helped dad enjoy his puréed food again with a colourful and varied diet. The Manager and her
team make Aldringham Court a family friendly environment in which to visit their loved ones. Everyone plays their important part, from the welcome at reception, entertainment provided for the residents to helping set up dads room, moving furniture, installing the TV and looking after the beautiful grounds outside.
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Review from Joanna H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has been here for over 2 years now and is very happy and content. All staff are very friendly, kind and caring. We can visit at any time and when we do the staff are all very welcoming. The facilities are good, mum has a lovely warm room with ensuite toilet and washbasin and this is kept spotlessly
clean. On the whole mum enjoys her food and the chef makes delicious cakes! Several activities are organised for the residents to join in and entertainment is regularly organised which the residents enjoy, including a Summer fete and Christmas party.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.731)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.731 for Aldringham Court is calculated as follows: ( (368 Excellents x 5) + (80 Goods x 4) + (19 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 469 Ratings = 4.731
  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 39 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 39 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: 23 Aug 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 13 Sep 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (3)

Myra

Myra Miguel

Job Title: Home Manager

Working at my home for just 5 days, I swiftly felt part of the Team. The building's quirkiness and the warm atmosphere of residents, families, and staff resonate with me.


Enriching residents' lives means ensuring safety, optimal care, engaging activities, and high-quality life. Trained Nurse from the Philippines, 18 years in England, diverse roles, completed Level 5 Leadership and Management in March 2014, and extensive relevant training.

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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