Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Leiston Old Abbey Residential Home

Leiston, Leiston, IP16 4RF

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 22 August 2019

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Last inspected 1 August 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 22 Aug 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

6 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Ipswich Hospital

19.9 mi

Nearest GP surgery

The Leiston Surgery

1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Cooper's Pharmacy

1 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Suffolk (2025–26)

£1,064

per week, residential

£1,051

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

9

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

8.6% of people in Suffolk are aged 65 or over

106.3

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds40
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast
Last inspected1 August 2019
Registered with CQC since3 December 2010
Registered managerNicola Jeanett Fountain

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementia

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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