Care homes in Ipswich

Updated

Ipswich has 24 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 9 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Outstanding, 14 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 5 homes are not rated yet. Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for a residential care place and £1,058 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Ipswich at a glance

24on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding4
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 95% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care96% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Ipswich on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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24 care homes in Ipswich

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Asterbury Place

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

76 Aster Road, Ipswich, IP2 0NR
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Asterbury Place provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Ipswich. Its care model combines daily support with activities and facilities including a café, garden and family guest room.

The home’s nursing and residential offer is suited to people whose needs may change over time, while respite care provides a shorter stay. Asterbury Place also offers support with funding questions and care assessments.

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Montrose House

Run by Suffolk Mind

10 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3EZ
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care in Ipswich supports older people and people with mental health needs at Montrose House, which is registered as a care home without nursing. It sits alongside Suffolk Mind’s wider support network across Suffolk, including supported housing and services delivered in person or virtually.

The associated housing model helps single people who have experienced mental illness to sustain a tenancy.

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Park Manor

Run by Ultimate Care UK Ltd

21 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 2SN
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Park Manor provides 24-hour residential care for older people in central Ipswich. The home is registered for elderly and dementia care and accommodates up to 21 residents, giving it a smaller-scale setting for people who need support with daily living.

Rooms are individually designed, with some offering garden views, and residents can use shared living, dining and quiet spaces.

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Prince of Wales House

Run by The Partnership In Care Limited

18, Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Prince of Wales House provides residential care in Ipswich for up to 49 residents, with particular support for people living with dementia. The home welcomes individuals with varying levels of support needs and follows an ethos of enabling residents to live as they choose.

Support is shaped around individual preferences and can cover physical needs, different forms of dementia and people nearing the end of life.

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Prince George House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

102 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9GY
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Prince George House supports older people with residential and nursing care in Ipswich, alongside dementia, respite, end-of-life and day club services. The home accommodates changing needs through its broad care offer and provides activities in shared community spaces.

Residents can use the café, garden and activities room, while the home also has hair and beauty, cinema, worship and social facilities.

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Ashcott Bungalow

Run by Alliance Home Care Limited

12 Tokio Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BE
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 7 residents in Ipswich, run by Alliance Home Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Avocet Court

Run by Athena Care Homes (Monmouth) Limited

Monmouth Close, Ipswich, IP2 8RS
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 153 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Chrissian Residential Home Limited

Run by Chrissian Residential Home Limited

526-528 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PN
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 22 residents in Ipswich, run by Chrissian Residential Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Henley House

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

333 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 6TB
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Henley House combines residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a purpose-designed home on the edge of Ipswich. Residents can use landscaped gardens, comfortable lounges, a cinema and tea room, with support shaped around individual routines and care needs.

Dementia care is provided on a separate floor with a dedicated Care Unit Manager. Short-term respite and flexible trial stays can help someone experience the home before…

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Norwood

Run by Methodist Homes

14 Park Road, Ipswich, IP1 3ST
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Norwood provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Ipswich. The home supports families who need ongoing accommodation and personal care, as well as those considering a shorter stay, with care shaped around individual needs and changing circumstances.

Norwood is part of MHA, a not-for-profit provider that reinvests surplus into its services.

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Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

5 Cowper Street, Ipswich, IP4 5JD
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 27 residents in Ipswich, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Sherrington House

Run by The Partnership In Care Limited

71 Sherrington Road, Ipswich, IP1 4HT
GoodCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Sherrington House supports up to 48 residents with residential care and specialist registration for people living with dementia. The Ipswich home welcomes individuals with varying support needs and follows a philosophy of enabling people to live in a way that suits them.

Its care scope includes support for dementia, physical needs and people nearing the end of life.

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Sidegate Lane Care Home

Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited

248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DH
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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…

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Silver Birch Care Home

Run by Alysia Caring (Silver Birch) Ltd

3 Europa Way, Ipswich, IP1 5DL
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Silver Birch Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Ipswich, with qualified nurses on the premises 24 hours a day. Its nursing service supports senior citizens with medical and personal care needs, including rehabilitation after illness and end-of-life care.

The home also offers dementia-focused rooms and facilities, specialist beds in its nursing wing and equipment to aid mobility.

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Westerfield House Care Ltd

Run by Westerfield House Care Ltd

Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3QG
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Westerfield House Care Ltd provides residential and assisted living support on eight acres of countryside outside Ipswich. The Grade II-listed mansion combines historic accommodation with modern facilities, offering different levels of support for people experiencing mobility problems, cognitive issues or illness.

Residents can choose assisted living with their own self-contained apartment, access to care when needed and a pendant system for help…

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Wisteria House

Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited

492 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QB
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 7 residents in Ipswich, run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich

Run by Bethesda Eventide Homes

59A Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SN
GoodCQC · May 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Elderly care

Bethesda Eventide Homes accommodates up to 27 residents in Ipswich, including people living with early-stage dementia. The recently refurbished home has lounge and dining areas, shared living spaces and a dedicated quiet lounge for privacy or family gatherings.

Each resident has a tailored care plan, with support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Handford House Care Home

Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited

27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich, IP1 3PA
GoodCQC · Aug 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Handford House Care Home supports residents through residential, nursing and dementia care in Ipswich, with palliative and respite care also available. The service also caters for younger adults with disabilities and people living with physical disabilities or sensory impairments.

Residents can continue interests through baking, gardening and music, alongside one-to-one activities and a programme shaped with their input.

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Park View Care Home

Run by Park View Care Home (Ipswich) Limited

1 Chantry Close, Ipswich, IP2 0QR
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 69 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 69 residents in Ipswich, run by Park View Care Home (Ipswich) Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Asterbury Place

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

76 Aster Road, Ipswich, IP2 0NR
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Asterbury Place supports older people with residential, dementia and nursing care, alongside respite and end of life care in Ipswich. Care needs assessments consider mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious or cultural needs, helping establish the support required.

Daily life includes a café, garden and activities room, with a cinema room, family guest room and minibus outings also available.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Ipswich?

24 care homes in Ipswich are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Ipswich are rated Outstanding?

Asterbury Place, Montrose House, Park Manor and Prince of Wales House.

How much does a care home cost in Ipswich?

Suffolk council paid on average £1,080 a week for residential care and £1,058 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,729 and £1,335. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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