Care Homes in NR32
The NR32 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 539 beds, falling under Suffolk council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in NR32
NR32 covers Lowestoft town centre, Oulton Broad, Carlton Colville, and Corton on the Suffolk coast — England's most easterly urban area. With 14 homes, 539 beds, and 2 Outstanding-rated providers (14.3%), NR32 significantly outperforms the national average for care quality. Suffolk County Council manages adult social care for all NR32 residents. Oulton Broad to the south-west has seen investment in purpose-built facilities in recent years. James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston is the main acute site. Families seeking the best quality in Lowestoft should look at both Outstanding homes before widening their search to the wider NR postcode area.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data