Aldringham Court
Leiston, IP16 · 4.2 km · 45 beds
CQC: Good
NursingHealthcare Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Garrett House Residential Home Limited
43 Park Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5EN
Residential care home · 45 beds · Garrett House Residential Home
- Weekly fee
- £1,600 to £1,800
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2023
- Beds
- 45
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Garrett House Residential Home Limited's reported fee
£1,600a week
About £83,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,200 a week
A 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 £480 a week less, £24,960 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,845 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Aldeburgh
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
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About Garrett House Residential Home Limited
Garrett House Residential Home Limited is a residential care home in Aldeburgh, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 45 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Garrett House Residential Home. The home has been registered since December 2022.
At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Garrett House Residential Home Limited Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Garrett House Residential Home Limited has told us it charges £1,600 to £1,800 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £83,200 a year. It is about 21% above the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,321 a week.
There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Garrett House Residential Home Limited include Aldringham Court, Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home and Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home. 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
Registration
Read the CQC inspection report, explainedThe CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Requires improvement
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, safe care, but the home needed improvement to its environment and some supervision arrangements.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,600 to £1,800 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly cost per week ranges from £1600 to £1800 per week depending on your mothers needs.” | Reported by the home “The weekly cost per week ranges from £1600 to £1800 per week depending on your mothers needs.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Suffolk, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Garrett House Residential Home Limited
How much does Garrett House Residential Home Limited cost?
Garrett House Residential Home Limited charges £1,600 to £1,800 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Garrett House Residential Home Limited?
The Care Quality Commission rated Garrett House Residential Home Limited Good in June 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Garrett House Residential Home Limited provide nursing care?
No. Garrett House Residential Home Limited is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Garrett House Residential Home Limited offer dementia care?
Yes. Garrett House Residential Home Limited is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Garrett House Residential Home Limited have?
Garrett House Residential Home Limited is registered for up to 45 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.
Sithembiso N.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Alice M.
1 review
From £980 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Mihnea Cosmin P.
1 review
From £1,197 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 47 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Deon Z.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 50 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
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.
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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
Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home
Saxmundham, IP17 · 4.8 km · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home
Leiston, IP16 · 7.5 km · 40 beds
CQC: Inadequate
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week