Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home
Nursing home · Ipswich
Oakwood House, Stollery Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GD
Run by Cathena Healthcare Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01473 840890
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 October 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4197363711
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home
Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex needs, including mental health conditions. Its own nursing team includes registered general and mental health nurses working alongside specially trained care staff across 24 en-suite rooms.
The home supports people with varied dietary requirements, including coeliac, diabetic and puréed diets for dysphagia. Chefs follow the IDDSI framework for texture-modified food, while residents can personalise their rooms and receive individual support alongside activities and experiences. Oakwood House is a nursing home that offers complex care with specialist mental health provision and an on-site nursing team.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreate LibertyIpswich | 0.4 miles | |||
| Alice GrangeIpswich | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alice GrangeIpswich | 0.6 miles | |||
| Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Luxury Care HomeIpswich | 1.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| COLCHESTER ROAD RESIDENTIALIpswich | 1.8 miles |
Also run by Cathena Healthcare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham HouseWoodbridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chantry House Residential and Nursing HomeSaxmundham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Quenby Rest HomeColchester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24 en-suite rooms
- General and mental health nurses
- IDDSI-informed dysphagia diets
Suits: Adults needing complex nursing care with mental health support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Oakwood House, Stollery Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GD
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Questions families ask
Does Oakwood House provide specialist mental health nursing care?
Yes. Oakwood House is a nursing home offering complex care and specialising in mental health, with its own qualified nursing team.
Can Oakwood House cater for specialist dietary requirements?
Yes. They cater for coeliac, diabetic and other specialist diets, including pureed food for people with dysphagia. Chefs follow IDDSI guidance.
How much does Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Oakwood House Residential and Nursing Home 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.