The 10 Best Care Homes In Ipswich
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Ipswich is a wonderful town for care-seekers to live in. It’s near the east coast of England and next to beautiful scenery, including the Suffolk and Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Finding a care home here isn’t easy, with several popular options to consider, which is why we’ve compiled the ten best care homes in Ipswich.
These Ipswich care homes are rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), thanks to the high-quality care they provide in luxurious and calming surroundings.
They’re also packed with state-of-the-art facilities, including spacious en-suite bedrooms, cosy communal lounges, beauty salons, cinema rooms and well-maintained garden spaces.
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Explore the best care homes in Ipswich:
- Shaftesbury House
- Silver Birch
- Avocet Court
- Prince George House
- Bucklesham Grange
- Henley House
- Alice Grange
- Grove Court
- Langham Manor
- Rendlesham
Shaftesbury House
The first entry on our list of the best care homes in Ipswich is Shaftesbury House Care Home. This home is in a lovely location, just east of the town centre and nestled in a peaceful residential area next to St John’s Church.
Shaftesbury House has strong ties to the local area, with residents enjoying regular communal events such as BBQs, summer fetes and Christmas fairs. Other activities are tailored to the interests and hobbies of the residents, with popular choices including animal therapy, baking and singing groups.
Shaftesbury House has a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is the second-highest rating available. It’s also rated ‘Good’ across the board for the individual elements, including for the safe setting which the team have created, and how effective the overall level of care is.
Residential care is provided at Shaftesbury House on a permanent or temporary basis. If you or your loved one need support with personal care, such as help with washing, bathing, and getting in and out of bed, this is provided on a daily basis. Compassionate palliative care is also available if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 23/08/2022
| Learn more about Shaftesbury House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 27 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Sanctuary Care |
Are you interested in viewing Shaftesbury House?
For availability and pricing, call 01473 378254.
Silver Birch
Next up is Silver Birch Care Home, which is west of Ipswich’s town centre, near delightful neighbourhoods such as Westbourne, Whitehouse and The Dales.
The care fee at Silver Birch is all-inclusive, so you won’t be surprised by any hidden fees. Through this care home cost, you’ll have access to a range of high-quality care types and additional services.
Residential and nursing care are both available here, including for people living with dementia. Nursing care is given by registered nurses and is aimed at people who need 24/7 medical support, often due to a specific condition. Meanwhile, if your loved one is recovering after an operation, accident or illness, they can be looked after in the short term through convalescent care.
We love the range of premium facilities at Silver Birch. Along with a bar area, communal lounges, and serene gardens, you’ll find communal and private dining spaces. In the private dining room, residents enjoy delicious, fresh food paired with fine wine.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 07/01/2022
| Learn more about Silver Birch: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 75 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Alysia Caring |
Are you interested in viewing Silver Birch?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 916859.
Avocet Court
Another of the best care homes in Ipswich, Avocet Court Care Home is near several green spaces with flat and gentle paths that are perfect for older adults to explore, such as Bourne Park, Spring Wood and Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve - the perfect place for animal lovers.
Picturesque gardens surround Avocet Court, making it a brilliant place to enjoy natural beauty while also being near Ipswich’s busy town centre.
The 115 spacious bedrooms at Avocet Court are complemented by a stylish yet cosy communal lounge, a dining room, a beauty salon, a café, and a room dedicated to peace and quiet. Residents enjoy well-deserved pampering sessions in the salon, and delicious cakes and hot drinks in the café.
Avocet Court specialises in dignified residential care, which is aimed at people who need daily support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene. This care is available on a permanent or short-term basis. Short-term respite care is ideal if you’re a carer for a family member and need a brief break from these duties, often for a few weeks at a time.
Specialist support for people living with a physical disability is also given when needed to make daily life as comfortable and easy to navigate as possible.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 15/06/2022
| Learn more about Avocet Court: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a cafe/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 12% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 115 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Athena Care |
Are you interested in viewing Avocet Court?
For availability and pricing, call 03309 128674.
Prince George House
You’ll find Prince George House Care Home on the outskirts of Ipswich, near the River Orwell and green spaces like Orwell Country Park. This home is managed by Care UK, one of the country’s largest and most respected care home operators, so you can be sure of a relaxing and fulfilling experience for you or your loved one.
The state-of-the-art facilities at Prince George House include a café where freshly baked cakes are enjoyed, a hair and beauty salon, a cinema room, and a communal lounge space with a 1940s/1950s theme. There are also manicured gardens, where residents often relax on warm summer afternoons and evenings.
Just like other Care UK homes, Prince George House prides itself on transparency about fees and the overall quality of care, helping create a relationship built on trust.
A wide range of care types are available on a permanent or short-term basis to suit varying needs. All care given is tailored to the individual, based on your care plan, with residential, dementia, nursing and respite care all offered. Your loved one will also benefit from visiting chiropodists and GPs.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Outstanding
CQC Publication Date: 10/08/2022
| Learn more about Prince George House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a communal dining area, an activity room, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 80 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Care UK |
Are you interested in viewing Prince George House?
For availability and pricing, call 01384 437179.
Bucklesham Grange
Having opened in 2012, Hallmark Bucklesham Grange Care Home is purpose-built, making it easier for older adults to navigate. Residential care is available at Bucklesham Grange on a permanent or short-term basis, including to people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Specialist physiotherapy is also given by trained carers where needed, using modern equipment to make daily living easier.
If your loved one enjoys spending time outdoors, Bucklesham Grange is a brilliant choice. The spacious garden area has comfortable furniture for relaxation, six friendly chickens and a greenhouse where green-fingered residents are encouraged to grow whatever they like. What’s more, you’ll be surrounded by Suffolk countryside and other green spaces such as Brookhill Wood and Foxhall Heath.
Bucklesham Grange has a dedicated lifestyle team. Their activity coordinators have put together a busy and varied social calendar, with many events and activities tailored to individual residents' interests. Popular options include arts and crafts, baking, gardening, gentle exercise, dance classes, and special celebrations.
If your loved one is living with dementia, events such as dementia-friendly cinema experiences in the cinema room are regularly organised, meaning everyone can benefit and participate in what’s on offer.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Requires Improvement
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 10/04/2020
| Learn more about Bucklesham Grange: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 57 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Hallmark Luxury Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Bucklesham Grange?
For availability and pricing, call 01473 943514.
Henley House
Henley House Care Home is a not-for-profit care home in Ipswich. This means you can rest easy knowing that every penny is going towards delivering an amazing standard of compassionate support, and that you won’t be asked to leave if personal funds run out.
The top-tier care at Henley House has earned it a respectable reputation in the local area. Residential and dementia care are both offered, along with specialist support for a range of physical disabilities.
At Henley House, you’ll enjoy captivating countryside views of the scenic Suffolk countryside. There’s lots to enjoy inside the home as well, including a cinema room, a hair salon, a Sky Bar and plenty of additional communal spaces. Moreover, the 66 bedrooms at Henley House are spacious and en-suite with smart TVs and Wi-Fi.
When it comes to food, residents can choose from a variety of home-cooked meals. These all adhere to specific dietary requirements and nutritional food groups, while tasting fantastic!
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 20/04/2022
| Learn more about Henley House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 66 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Greensleeves Care |
Are you interested in viewing Henley House?
For availability and pricing, call 01473 943706.
Alice Grange
Alice Grange Care Home is located in the town of Kesgrave, just east of Ipswich’s town centre. This home has a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating, and is rated ‘Good’ in every main category, highlighting the consistency of service provided here.
Managed by Barchester Healthcare, Alice Grange specialises in dementia care. This care is given in the home’s Memory Lane Community, where a person-centred approach is used to care for residents. This section of the home has a Magic Table - an interactive light projector that supports people living with dementia through mentally and physically stimulating activities.
Several other types of care are available at Alice Grange, including residential, nursing, respite, convalescent, palliative and physical disability care.
Alice Grange has its own activity room, where fun activities such as animal therapy and live music performances are regularly organised. Other popular facilities in the home include gorgeous en-suite bedrooms, spacious communal lounges, and a hair and beauty salon.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 12/02/2022
| Learn more about Alice Grange: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 90% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 88 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Alice Grange?
For availability and pricing, call 01473 943412.
Grove Court
One of the best care homes in Ipswich, Grove Court Care Home has an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, the highest available. Approximately 4% of homes in England are given this rating, with Grove Court scoring particularly well for how responsive the team are to changing care needs, and how well-led they are by management.
It’s no surprise that the overall quality of care given at Grove Court is of the highest standard. Residential and 24/7 nursing care are both available on a long-term or short-term basis. Other additional elderly care options are available as well, including temporary convalescent care, compassionate palliative care, and physiotherapy support.
Care at Grove Court can be self-funded, or paid for by the NHS if you’re classed as having a complex medical condition or care needs. You’ll pay for care yourself if the total value of your savings, income and assets is worth £23,250 or more.
There’s always something to do at Grove Court, thanks to the state-of-the-art facilities on offer. Residents enjoy catching up with family members and friends in the restaurant-style dining room or cosy communal lounge, being pampered in the beauty salon, and spending sunny afternoons tending to the home’s gardens.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Outstanding
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Outstanding
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Outstanding
CQC Publication Date: 16/07/2019
| Learn more about Grove Court: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Outstanding |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 61 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Elizabeth Finn Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Grove Court?
For availability and pricing, call 03309 127731.
Langham Manor
Langham Manor Care Home only opened in 2023, so it has a high-specification interior built specifically with older adults in mind. An expert interior designer crafted this home, and residents benefit from stylish yet comfortable private living spaces. The 75 bedrooms at Langham Manor are en-suite and luxurious, while the home itself is situated in the peaceful town of Stowmarket, northwest of Ipswich.
Langham Manor is operated by Morar Living and has a range of lovely amenities. Our favourites include a private dining space for special occasions and celebrations, the cinema room (where movie lovers enjoy watching classics and new hits), the beauty salon, and the outdoor garden space.
Another perk of Langham Manor is the superb cuisine prepared by professionally trained chefs. Meals are often tailored to specific preferences, as are the wide range of stimulating activities, which encourage residents to lead active and fulfilling lifestyles.
The hardworking team at Langham Manor cater to people requiring residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. This versatility means older adults with many different care needs can safely live in this home.
| Learn more about Langham Manor: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 75 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Morar Living |
Are you interested in viewing Langham Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 03300 533134.
Rendlesham
Rendlesham Care Home is the final entry on our list of the best care homes in Ipswich. Rendlesham is northeast of Ipswich, just a short drive from the idyllic Tunstall Forest, which is a wonderful place for older adults to explore, thanks to gentle paths and beautiful scenery.
Every aspect of Rendlesham aims to give residents a fulfilling experience in later life. There’s always an activity to participate in, whether that’s enjoying music from a local entertainer, or spending time gardening in the idyllic grounds.
After a delicious dinner at Rendlesham, many residents enjoy a post-meal drink, before chatting, laughing and having fun with each other in one of the home’s many communal rooms or spaces.
Rendlesham is one of few Suffolk homes where nurses can look after residents 24/7 with greater care needs. This gives much-needed peace of mind, should your loved one’s care needs increase in the future. Residential and dementia care are both available as well, along with day care services, if you or your loved one needs to be looked after after during the day.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 31/07/2021
| Learn more about Rendlesham: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Aria Care |
Are you interested in viewing Rendlesham?
For availability and pricing, call 01753 967993.
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