Avocet Court
Nursing home · Ipswich
Monmouth Close, Ipswich, IP2 8RS
Run by Athena Care Homes (Monmouth) Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds153
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01473 786980
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 June 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Avocet Court
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-6192575446
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Avocet Court
Avocet Court supports older people with residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. The home forms part of Athena Care Homes, whose wider offer also includes rehabilitation and end-of-life support.
Seasonal menus can be adapted to preferences and dietary requirements, with snacks and treats available throughout the day. Residents can take part in quizzes, excursions, keep fit and arts and crafts, alongside quieter individual activities. Avocet Court is part of a family-owned provider operating across East Anglia. Its combination of care types, adaptable dining and planned activities gives families several practical points to consider when arranging a longer stay or respite period.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales HouseIpswich | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Asterbury PlaceIpswich | 1.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Asterbury PlaceIpswich | 1.2 miles | |||
| Orwell Care HomeIpswich | 1.4 miles | |||
| Park View Care HomeIpswich | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Seasonal menus tailored to residents
- Activities and local excursions
- Family-owned East Anglia provider
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Monmouth Close, Ipswich, IP2 8RS
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Questions families ask
How much does Avocet Court cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Avocet Court 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Avocet Court whether it takes residents funded by Suffolk council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.