My experience has been entirely positiveRebecca L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Nothing has been too much trouble and the staff go far beyond the "call of duty"D R(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Staff are very nice, the home is kept spotlessly clean and the food is excellentYvonne L(Resident / Service User)
My experience has been entirely positiveRebecca L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Nothing has been too much trouble and the staff go far beyond the "call of duty"D R(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Staff are very nice, the home is kept spotlessly clean and the food is excellentYvonne L(Resident / Service User)
A warm welcome to Cotman House, a care home where high quality care is more than just a service – it's an unwavering commitment. The team personalises every aspect of life to meet the unique needs of every resident, from assisting with memory loss to delivering specialised dementia care and supporting end-of-life needs.
The dedicated team at Cotman House understands how difficult moving to a care home can be. That’s why...
Care Provided by Cotman House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 62 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,271
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,387
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,387
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,502
Our fees are for guidance and are subject to assessment of care needs and room choice. The weekly fee will be confirmed following pre-admission assessment.
Contact Cotman House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Allen (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Cotman House Reviews (99)
Cotman House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.612) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cotman House has 99 reviews.
We need to put my mum in for respite. She was made welcome and she really enjoyed her stay for 3 weeks. We had an option to leave her for the 3rd week which we took advantage of due to personal circumstances she needed to stay a week longer. She really enjoyed the activities that were on every day. She was very happy at Cotman House all staff looked after her needs very well. Mum said herself she could not fault the care and activities she was very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Julie. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care and the team at Cotman House; it is lovely to hear she settled in so well during her stay with us. The care and services we provide to our residents and families are...
Mum came in for two weeks respite. She really enjoyed it and came home having put on a few pounds. The staff and management were brilliant at fitting us in at short notice.and the care given to my mother. Without hesitation i would recommend this home .
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Paul. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care and the recognition of the team at Cotman House. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
I found all the staff, from cleaner, kitchen staff, carers nurses and admin extremely helpful, friendly, caring and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was plentiful, varied, tasty, nutritious and mostly of excellent quality.
I was very impressed with the activities planned every single morning and afternoon. I only managed to attend 2 - the Silver Swans Ballet class, which I loved, and the Beetle Drive. From what I saw, the activities were well supported, and planned by an enthusiastic, lively team.
Although I wasn't able to make use of the garden, partly due to my mobility and partly because of the weather, the garden looked lovely and well tended.
When I have my other knee replaced, I wont hesitate to book into Cotman House, - that is if there's space and they'll have me!!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jan. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care and the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we provide to our residents and families are important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will be delighted with your review.
We have got to know Cotman well over the last few years. They are just a lovely bunch of genuinely caring people; despite the fact that mum's other home is over 600 miles away, she won't consider staying anywhere else which says a lot. Some of the individual team members are stand-out and I have seen why first hand, but truthfully they are all delightful. When mum is at Cotman, we all feel relaxed knowing she's not only in safe hands but she will be having a lovely time.
Alastair, thank you for your kind words and recognition of our team at Cotman House Care Home. We are so pleased to hear that we've met your expectations and that you were greeted warmly at Cotman House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely...
My Dad came for a week's respite to Cotman House in March. The staff were really friendly, helpful and supportive. Communication was excellent, and staff were really professional and caring. I would definitely recommend Cotman House and felt my Dad was being looked after and having his care needs met.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
The building and surroundings are modern and clean and they have a beautiful well kept garden.
My husband is already looking forward to his next visit.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about our care home, Cotman House, and the team that work so hard every day to deliver the high standard of care we strive for. Your feedback will be passed on to the team, who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Cotman House promotes and generates an excellent community style atmosphere through it's good management team and carers. Requesting any information or suggestions are always taken seriously and professionally. With the cafe especially, it is a good hub to relax with other resident's families. Happy and hardworking staff who are very approachable and friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. All comments will be shared with the team.
My brother stayed at Cotman House for three weeks in November/December 2024, to recuperate from a full hip replacement. My brother has learning difficulties and autism. Cotman House provided a safe and happy environment for him and he loved all the staff and the many activities provided for residents. Everyone at the home is friendly, helpful and caring, and I also received moral support from key members of staff, which was invaluable. I cannot thank everyone enough. My brother lives locally and it is a great comfort to know that, when the time comes, there will be a lovely place for him to go and live. It is excellent in every respect.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be pleased with your 5 star review.
My first impression was of a clean and modern home, spacious, with a great location and stunning views over the seafront.
The staff that handled our initial enquiry and application, were very friendly and professional, everything was carefully explained.
My positive comments are:
The staff are very good, always in good spirits and they communicate well with my father, and ourselves.
The home is clean and well organised, the various social spaces mean that there is always somewhere quiet to sit, the views are fantastic, the garden is also a little gem.
Activities take place twice a day, and include light chair exercises for physical activity, singing, crafts, games etc, plus there is a dedicated cinema room.
There is a cafe on the lower floor, very useful.
We feel very involved and welcomed as visitors.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, for your kind words about the home and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. All comments will be passed on to the team.
Experience has been excellent. Thank you to two staff members in particular and all staff and carers for all their kindness.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and positive comments about the home and team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
My mother was a resident of Cotman House for a two week convalescent period following a fall at home. The staff of Cotman House prior to her arrival, were extremely helpful, informative and supportive on the telephone, especially one staff member in particular. One arrival, my mum was made to feel very welcome and she settled very quickly and happily into 'Cotman life'. The attending staff were all polite, willing to help and encouraging. The activities provided were appropriate, enjoyable and where necessary, suitably challenging.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cotman House, and for your positive comments about our home and team. We are pleased to hear your mother enjoyed her time with us and that the team here met your expectations. Your comments have been shared with the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
I cannot speak more highly of my experience from my first contact with Cotman House and throughout the duration of my stay. All the staff were so supportive, caring and friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
Once my recuperation is complete I look forward to being able to return to Cotman House as a visitor.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
I am so grateful we were able to find Cotman House as our first impressions were simply amazing, the home is located a short distance from the seafront and benefits from some impressive views, we were given a full tour and any questions were answered immediately, nothing was too much of an ask so we knew this would be the right place for my Grandad.
Upon arrival, we were assisted to his room and all the care staff was incredibly helpful and understanding, he settled in quickly and enjoyed spending time with other residents, particularly with the resident ambassador as they often had breakfast together every morning, he thoroughly enjoyed his respite at Cotman House and we cannot recommend it enough.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
The staff are excellent - caring and sensitive to one's needs. I have lived here for six years and always received care, and politeness.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
In March my mum was in hospital and could no longer live with my husband and myself. I needed to find her somewhere to live. I did some research and a friend's mum was a resident at Cotman House. I was met by a lovely member of staff. I was taken into a room where we could have a private chat about my mum’s needs and my expectations. I was immediately put at ease. She then took me on a small tour of Cotman's house. I got to choose a lovely room for my mum. All the staff are very friendly. The house itself is extremely clean and doesn’t come with the usual smell that sometimes is associated with homes. My mum’s health has improved so much. There are so many activities every day. So you can pick and choose what you want to join in with. There’s no pressure it’s up to the individual. In summary, my mum has put on weight, she’s got her appetite back and her health has greatly improved. She has made new friends and I couldn’t wish for more at this time in her life.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. It is lovely to hear your mum is settling in at the home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Overall excellent - Cotman House is very well run. All the staff are competent, kind and respectful (we can't believe they are not paid more!).
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review; we are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your father received and the recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to see your comments reflect this. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.
The home has always been found clean. The activities have been so helpful for my mother.
The experience has given her a new lease of life
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and your wonderful comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Following the recent passing of my mother-in-law I have visited Cotman House several times in an attempt to support their ventures. A small way of showing my appreciation for the high level of assistance and care the staff provided to her during her almost 2 years there. One such venture is the Paws for Coffee. Still in its early days, but each time I've visited I've been impressed with the enthusiasm shown by the staff and residents alike. An hour of interaction with the dogs is always enjoyed by all. The residents often repeat how much they love seeing them because it reminds them of their own pets from the past. Plenty of potential moving forward with new ideas suggested each week. Long may it last.
Dennis, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to see your comments reflect this. We are...
I was able to move both parents here in a crisis thanks especially to a particular staff member and one parent unfortunately passed away soon after. Although mother had two major life changes at once, she adapted to a totally new way of life thanks to the kind staff, including of course the activities team. The food has been wonderful and she's so grateful to the laundry staff as nothing has been lost! (I had been unable to label items). She's now making friends and any minor problems seem to be ironed out without too many problems. It's great the staff seem to enjoy laughing and chatting to her. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your mother is receiving and the care that she deserves while staying with us. We are sorry for your loss. We hope we made your father's time with us as comfortable and as peaceful as possible. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
Thank you to all staff and management who dealt with this situation over a very busy Christmas period, with grace and dignity - you made a horrendous situation bearable, and we cannot thank you enough.
Jill, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Cotman House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it’s lovely to see your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 April 2022- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Thursday 22 May 2025Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- Recipient: Caring Homes GroupDate: Friday 30 Jan 2026
- Recipient: Caring Homes GroupDate: Friday 31 Jan 2025
- Recipient: Caring Homes GroupDate: Wednesday 31 Jan 2024
Meet the Team (3)
Kirsty trained as a qualified nurse, and within 6 years, she became a Home Manager. She believes that every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by making changes to the environment, putting things in place to reduce risk or even just by making someone smile and feel loved.
Kirsty is incredibly enthusiastic and loves that every day at Cotman House is different. Her passion for the role is infectious, and she tries to come up with new ways of working and new ideas on how to improve practice on a daily basis.
Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys spending time with her family and her miniature Dachshund.
As the Customer Relationship Manager at Cotman House, Chantal brings extensive experience to support families through important care decisions. She is always available to answer questions and offers compassionate guidance and personal show rounds to help families find the best care solutions for their loved ones.
It’s important to me that we offer a comfortable and homely setting that our residents are proud to call home and support them to be as active and sociable as they wish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cotman House
What types of Care is Cotman House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cotman House have?
There are 62 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cotman House?
Close to Local shops, Lift, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cotman House to the centre of Felixstowe?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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