Orwell Care Home
Residential care home · Ipswich
Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AE
Run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited
- Not yet ratedCQC
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Orwell Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-25390376875
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Orwell Care Home
Orwell Care Home is a residential care home in Ipswich (Babergh), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 38 residents. It is run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocet CourtIpswich | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Prince of Wales HouseIpswich | 1.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| St MarysIpswich | 1.8 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Spring LodgeIpswich | 2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Asterbury PlaceIpswich | 2.3 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Suffolk Serenity Living Limited
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lark ViewBury St. Edmunds | |||
| Feltwell LodgeThetford | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Burlingham HouseNorwich | Good | 8.4 | |
| The Limes 1Ely | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queensmead Residential HomePolegate |
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- Not yet rated by the CQC.
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AE
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Questions families ask
How much does Orwell Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Orwell Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 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 Orwell Care Home 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.