Your guide to the best care homes around Ipswich.
Ipswich is a popular place to receive elderly care, with its warm community feel, open spaces like Christchurch Park, and excellent access to healthcare via Ipswich Hospital and a range of local GP practices. At Lottie, we help families navigate the next step by matching them with care homes that provide not only high-quality support but also peace of mind.
These homes offer calming settings for older adults, with a wide range of care types for different needs. Whether you're seeking a comfortable and affordable home or a more luxurious setting like Alice Grange with private dining rooms, salons, cinema rooms, beauty salons, and beautifully kept gardens, there are options to suit every family. Many care homes in Ipswich provide residential, dementia, and nursing care, as well as respite stays for short-term support, with Avocet Court offering all of these.
Several homes can accommodate couples who wish to remain living together in care, while others provide regular care updates, digital tools for family contact, and optional extras like freshly cooked à la carte dining and wellbeing programmes tailored to residents’ interests. Each of the homes listed through our platform is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and carefully reviewed by our in-house Care Experts. You’ll also find respected providers such as Bupa and Kingsley Healthcare in the area.
We know how emotional and difficult the search for care can be. That’s why we’re here to offer more than just information – we provide reassurance, empathy, and guidance at every step.
Asterbury Place - This home has an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, which is the highest a home can get. Carers were particularly commended for the speed at which they respond to changing care needs. Expert residential, nursing and dementia care are all provided here on a permanent or short-term respite basis. There’s also specialist physical disability care tailored to individual needs.
Avocet Court - Just south of the town centre, Avocet Court is surrounded by tranquil gardens - the perfect place to kick back and relax during summer. We love how residents are pampered at Avocet Court. The on-site beauty salon offers a range of treatments, while the café serves up delicious cakes and hot drinks on a daily basis.
Shaftesbury House - Compassionate and respectful residential care is available on a permanent or short-term basis (if your loved one only needs looking after for a few weeks while you take a break from any caregiving duties). The care given at Shaftesbury House is person-centred, meaning it’ll be tailored to your loved one’s individual needs.
Here is some further information about care homes in Ipswich.
We have 41 care homes in Ipswich. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Ipswich, the average cost of care is £1,075. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Ipswich care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 2 in Ipswich that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Ipswich offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 4 care homes in Ipswich that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Ipswich provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 4 Ipswich care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Ipswich can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 3 care homes in Ipswich that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Ipswich provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
2 Ipswich care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Ipswich's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission