Imber House
412 London Road South, Lowestoft, NR33 0BH
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 19 December 2018
Last inspected 15 October 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 19 Dec 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department
66% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Kirkley Mill Surgery
0.6 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.5 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
6 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)
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.