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Estherene House

35 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0LQ

Residential care home · 36 beds · Qualitas Healthcare

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,321
CQC rating
Requires improvement
July 2025
Beds
36
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Suffolk
£1,321a week

About £68,692 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,642 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £201 a week less, £10,452 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,287 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Lowestoft
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Estherene House

Estherene House is a residential care home in Lowestoft, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Qualitas Healthcare, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2015.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated Estherene House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Estherene House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Estherene House include Kirkley Manor, Eastview Residential Home and Imber House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Qualitas Healthcare
Registered with CQC
October 2015
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (July 2025)
Council area
Suffolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found that safety and management had improved, and the home had left special measures.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Estherene House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Estherene House

How much does Estherene House cost?

Estherene House has not published its fees. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Estherene House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Estherene House Requires improvement in July 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Estherene House provide nursing care?

No. Estherene House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Estherene House offer dementia care?

Yes. Estherene House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Estherene House have?

Estherene House is registered for up to 36 residents.

Care at home

23 live-in carers within about an hour of Suffolk

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 7 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
See live-in carers near SuffolkProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Kirkley Manor, Lowestoft

Kirkley Manor

Lowestoft, NR33 · 0.0 km · 71 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaKingsley Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Lowestoft

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Eastview Residential Home, Lowestoft

Eastview Residential Home

Lowestoft, NR33 · 0.2 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Imber House, Lowestoft

Imber House

Lowestoft, NR33 · 0.2 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 5 care homes run by Qualitas Healthcare