Care Homes in Beccles
Beccles has 7 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 2 have not yet been rated. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Beccles at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Beccles, to help you judge the options below.
- Suffolk County Council pays, residential care: £1,064 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Suffolk: 90%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. Suffolk average is 67.
- People aged 75 and over: 40,100. Rising to 47,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 301 beds.
- Who pays, across Suffolk (estimate): 42% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,200. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 10,800. Rising to 16,800 by 2035, up 55%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Hand Car Wash Montrose Service Garage London Road Beccles Suffolk. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 12 September 2025. Decision pending. (0.4 miles away)
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Planning and paying for care in Beccles
Arranging a move into residential care in Beccles usually starts with a clear picture of the support someone needs day to day, followed by a look at how that support will be paid for. Of the seven residential care homes listed in Beccles on Care Assura, three currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, one Requires Improvement, one is rated Inadequate, and two are not yet rated. Knowing where each home sits helps families narrow the shortlist before making enquiries.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment through Suffolk County Council Adult Social Care, the authority responsible for adult social care in Beccles. A social worker will look at mobility, personal care, medication, cognition and social wellbeing to work out what level of support is appropriate. The outcome shapes whether residential care is the right route and, if so, what kind of home will suit best.
Funding and typical costs
Once needs are agreed, Suffolk County Council carries out a financial assessment to see whether the person qualifies for funded support. Those with savings and assets above the national threshold usually pay their own fees, while people below it may receive a contribution towards the cost of a placement. Fees for residential care in Beccles vary between providers depending on room size, facilities and the complexity of support offered, so it is worth asking each home for a written breakdown of weekly charges and what is included.
Choosing a provider and what to check
With seven homes to consider locally, taking time over the shortlist really matters. The CQC report for each provider is a useful starting point, giving an independent view of safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.
Comparing the Beccles homes
Among the residential care homes listed in Beccles, The White House, Beccles Care Home and Dell House currently hold Good ratings from the CQC. Woody Point is rated Requires Improvement, and Wainford House Residential Care Home is rated Inadequate, which means families will want to look closely at the most recent inspection report and any improvement plans in place. Broads View and Tower Hill (Residential) have not yet been rated, so visits and direct questions become especially important.
What to look for on a visit
A good visit tells you things a brochure cannot. Notice how staff speak with residents, whether communal areas feel calm and lived in, how mealtimes are handled, and how well activities reflect the interests of the people living there. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes.
7 care homes in Beccles
- The White House · Ashmans Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Here at The White House, we provide residential care for older people in the heart of Beccles, Suffolk. Our home is a place where residents can feel genuinely settled, supported and at ease, whether they are joining us for a longer stay or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Care Home · St. Georges Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9YQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Black Swan International Limited
Beccles Care Home is a residential home in Beccles, looking after older people who can no longer manage at home on their own but who do not need nursing care. That distinction matters. It means our focus is on daily life rather than on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Broads View · Broads View, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9BE
Care home · Run by Kingsley Specialist Services (Beccles) Limited
Broads View is a residential care home in Beccles, Suffolk. We support older people and younger adults, including people with a learning disability and people who are autistic, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wainford House Residential Care Home · 1-3 Saltgate Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9AN
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Wainford House Residential Care Home Limited
Wainford House Residential Care Home is a care home in Beccles, supporting people from across the Waveney valley and the Suffolk countryside. We care for older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Tower Hill (Residential) · 18 Tower Hill, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9YN
Care home · Run by SES Kite Limited
Tower Hill is a residential care home in Beccles, Suffolk, supporting adults with a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We work with younger adults and we can also offer respite stays. The people who live here are known as...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dell House · 5 Nelson Way, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cygnet Care Limited
Dell House is a residential care home in Beccles, Suffolk. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also offer respite stays. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Woody Point · Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EF
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Amber Care (East Anglia) Ltd
Woody Point is a residential care home in Beccles, Suffolk, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. It is a home rather than a placement, and the household is built around the people who live in it. Support is individual...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
What care costs in Suffolk, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,064 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,051 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Wainford House Residential Care Home, 13 February 2026, Inadequate
- Beccles Care Home, 25 April 2023, Good
- Dell House, 30 December 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- The White House, 5 April 2019, Good
- Woody Point, 16 April 2020, Requires improvement
- Dell House, 30 December 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Beccles
How many care homes are there in Beccles?
Beccles has 7 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Beccles?
Suffolk County Council pays an average of £1,064 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Suffolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Beccles were inspected most recently?
Wainford House Residential Care Home (13 February 2026), Beccles Care Home (25 April 2023) and Dell House (30 December 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.