Alice Grange
Nursing home · Ipswich
St Isidores Way, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GA
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds87
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01473 333551
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 December 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Alice Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125862071
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Alice Grange
Alice Grange supports adults in Ipswich with nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. Its registered care scope includes older people, younger adults, physical disabilities and dementia, with support planned around individual needs.
Respite and short stays can follow a hospital admission or provide temporary support away from home. Residents can join daily activities and social events, with families encouraged to take part. Dining includes seasonal meals, locally sourced meat and vegetables cooked on site, plus modified-texture dishes where required. Indoor and outdoor areas are arranged to support safe movement, independence and social connection.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice GrangeIpswich | 0 miles | |||
| Oakwood House Residential and Nursing HomeIpswich | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Recreate LibertyIpswich | 1 miles | |||
| Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Luxury Care HomeIpswich | 2.3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| COLCHESTER ROAD RESIDENTIALIpswich | 2.4 miles |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland ViewColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oulton Park Care CentreLowestoft | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hethersett HallNorwich | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Ritson LodgeGreat Yarmouth | Good | 7.4 | |
| Woodside HouseNorwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| The WarrenNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshfieldsNorwich | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Pinetree Care HomeRayleigh | Good | 8.4 | |
| Hilton Park - OaklandsCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hilton Park Care CentreCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Leonard LodgeBrentwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Herne Place Care HomeHerne Bay | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Locally sourced meals cooked on site
- Modified-texture dishes available
- Families can join activities
Suits: Families seeking nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
St Isidores Way, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GA
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Alice Grange offer?
Alice Grange offers residential care, nursing care, respite or short-stay care and dementia care.
Can Alice Grange cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Its chefs cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements and adapt meals to residents’ needs.
Does Alice Grange accept local-authority referrals?
Yes. Alice Grange accepts referrals from local authorities, as well as direct referrals.
How much does Alice Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Alice Grange for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,058 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.