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Maynell HouseSuffolk

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Rated:GoodResidential

Maynell House

Maynell House Residential Home, High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU

01394272731

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 July 2023

Provider

Healthcare Homes Group Limited

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 13 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 1 is lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodSept 2017
GoodAug 2023

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 Healthcare Homes Group Limited, which runs 29 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 23 Good and 4 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 Maynell House

Maynell House is a residential care home in Suffolk, providing care and accommodation for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Maynell House provides residential care and accommodation to up to 25 older people, including those living with dementia and one person with a learning disability. At the time of inspection, 21 people were using the service. The home operates from an adapted building with systems in place to ensure people receive safe care that reduces risks of abuse and harm.

Staff were observed to be caring in their interactions with residents, and medicines were administered appropriately when needed. The service promoted residents' independence, privacy and dignity while maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. Staff were available to provide necessary support and had been recruited safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 August 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsDining RoomActivities ProgrammeGardenCommunal Lounge

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP11 9PU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 17 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 July 2023.

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

Read Maynell House'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 Maynell House, 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 Maynell House, 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 Maynell House'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