Amber Lodge - Lowestoft

394-396 London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0BQ

01502572586

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 October 2019

Provider

Amber Care (East Anglia) Ltd

Beds

13 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Amber Care (East Anglia) Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Amber Lodge - Lowestoft

Amber Lodge is a residential care home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, providing support for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Amber Lodge accommodates up to 13 people with learning disabilities, currently supporting 12 residents. The service is designed to enable people to live full, meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence. Staff provide planned, person-centred support tailored to individual needs and goals.

The home operates according to best practice guidance for supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Care is coordinated to help residents achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain meaningful connections with their communities and families.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 November 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR33 0BQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 28 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Amber Lodge - Lowestoft's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Amber Lodge - Lowestoft, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Amber Lodge - Lowestoft, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Amber Lodge - Lowestoft's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees