Sidegate Lane Care Home
Residential care home · Ipswich
248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DH
Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds24
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 July 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Sidegate Lane Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1471872817
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Sidegate Lane Care Home
Sidegate Lane Care Home forms part of Sanctuary Supported Living’s care and supported housing services for people with dementia, mental health needs and other support requirements. Its registered scope includes older people and younger adults, while the wider organisation provides residential care homes, supported housing and care tailored to individual circumstances.
Support plans can include personal care, medication management and help with daily living, with the level of support ranging from lower-level assistance to 24-hour care for more complex needs. Sanctuary also works with residents, families, carers and health professionals to support independence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ipswich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose HouseIpswich | 0.5 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Westerfield House Care LtdIpswich | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chrissian Residential Home LimitedIpswich | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shaftesbury House Residential Care HomeIpswich | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| COLCHESTER ROAD RESIDENTIALIpswich | 0.9 miles |
Also run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Road Care HomeFelixstowe | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| High WorpleHarrow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pennefather CourtAylesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shaftesbury Court (High Street)Winslow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Skelton CourtLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sanctuary Supported Living - 26 Tilmore GardensPetersfield | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Corner House Residential Care HomeMansfield | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Tony Long HouseSwindon | |||
| Eastgate Residential HomeStoke-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shaftesbury Court (Manor Close)Trowbridge | Good | 8.4 | |
| Tollemache Road Respite ServicePrenton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Not-for-profit supported living provider
- Personalised support plans
- Care and medication management
Ask about
- Support levels depend on the service and individual circumstances
Suits: People needing supported living or residential care with tailored support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DH
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Questions families ask
Can support include 24-hour care?
Yes. Support is based on individual circumstances and needs and may include 24-hour care for people with more complex needs, including in residential care homes.
What care and support does the service provide?
In CQC-registered care homes and supported living properties, they provide personal care and manage medication, alongside day-to-day support tailored to individual needs.
What happens if a resident’s care needs change?
They regularly review the support plan and adjust the level of support when needs change. If the accommodation becomes unsuitable, they work towards alternative step-up or step-down accommodation locally.
How much does Sidegate Lane Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Sidegate Lane 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.