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20 Ipswich Area Old Age & Elderly Care Homes 1,049 Reviews | Avg. starting price £1,364 per week
Silver Birch Care Home

3 Europa Way, Ipswich IP1 5DL 

10 44 reviews
"I recently visited an elderly friend at Silver Birch Care Home and I was truly amazed and impressed by this home and the staff, so…"   Read all 44 reviews

Silver Birch Care Home provides residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a luxurious and beautiful setting. Staff are hand picked and fully trained to provide care with empathy and respect. There are private dining facilities to celebrate… Read more about Silver Birch Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 75 Rooms from £1,600 / week
Asterbury Place

76 Aster Road, Ipswich IP2 0NR 

9.9 59 reviews
"We love visiting my nanna at the care home. We are all made to feel welcome and the care staff are amazing. There is always plenty of…"   Read all 59 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

Asterbury Place in Ipswich is an ‘Outstanding’-rated care home (April 2019) dedicated to delivering the best care while ensuring residents get the most out of each day. The skilled team provides residential, nursing and dementia care and support… Read more about Asterbury Place

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 80 Rooms
Park View Care Home

1 Chantry Close, Ipswich IP2 0QR 

9.9 177 reviews
"Amazing support received from all members of staff, from reception to kitchen staff, to carers and nurses, everyone was so caring, polite…"   Read all 177 reviews

Park View, part of First Care Homes is an attractive modern, purpose-built care home, providing residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 61 elderly people. Close to local transport and amenities, it is just one mile away from Ipswich, the bustling… Read more about Park View Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 69 Rooms from £1,495 / week
Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

5 Cowper Street, Ipswich IP4 5JD 

9.9 40 reviews
"My mum has settled in very well at Shaftesbury House. She is being cared for by all the staff who are excellent.…"   Read all 40 reviews

Shortlisted as a finalist for the Caring UK Awards 2023, in the South Care Home of the Year category, Shaftesbury House is a very special home. Many of the team are long serving, the home manager has been with Shaftesbury House for over 20 years,… Read more about Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 27 Rooms from £1,179 / week
Prince George House

102 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich IP3 9GY 

9.9 89 reviews
"My elderly mum, who has Alzheimer's and Dementia, attended the Prince George House Day Centre on Fridays, which was beneficial for her and…"   Read all 89 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

Prince George House is a modern, purpose-built care home in Ipswich that provides personalised respite, residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. The dedicated team gets to know each resident well so they can tailor their care to their… Read more about Prince George House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 80 Rooms from £1,659 / week
Henley House

333 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 6TB 

9.8 45 reviews
"What an excellent home this is, it has been one of the best choices we have made. My mum has been in the home for nearly a year and the…"   Read all 45 reviews

Henley House a leading not-for-profit care home in Ipswich, featuring modern facilities and 66 beds and offering award-winning residential and dementia care. The home has attractive views of the rolling Suffolk countryside and has a superb range… Read more about Henley House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 66 Rooms from £1,744 / week
Norwood

14 Park Road, Ipswich IP1 3ST 

9.8 105 reviews
"When we reached a time when independant living for my mother-in-law was not possible, after research, we turned to Norwood. The choice…"   Read all 105 reviews
Group/Owner MHA

MHA Norwood has been a welcoming home for older people since 1979, offering residential and dementia care for 45 residents in a warm, community-focused environment. Housed in the historic old bishop’s palace, dating back to 1895, it blends charm with… Read more about Norwood

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 46 Rooms from £1,224 / week
Avocet Court Care Home

Monmouth Close, Ipswich IP2 8RS 

9.7 158 reviews
"The staff are the real stars here. They were so kind and caring and always happy and upbeat. I couldn't fault the care. The kitchen were…"   Read all 158 reviews

Avocet Court care home is a part of Athena Care Home (UK) Ltd group, situated in Monmouth Close, Ipswich. The care home offers nursing, dementia nursing, residential, residential dementia and palliative care. The home also provides respite care… Read more about Avocet Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 153 Rooms from £1,250 / week
Hallmark Bucklesham Grange

141 Bucklesham Road, Purdis Farm, Ipswich IP3 8UB 

9.6 87 reviews
"I cannot thank EVERYONE at Bucklesham Grange enough. My dad came to stay for respite care and from the moment I met the customer…"   Read all 87 reviews

Surrounded by serene countryside, Hallmark Bucklesham Grange offers an environment where residents can truly thrive. Their bighearted approach celebrates every moment, big and small. Acknowledging the challenges that come with aging, the team puts residents'… Read more about Hallmark Bucklesham Grange

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 57 Rooms from £1,700 / week
Handford House

27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich IP1 3PA 

9.1 78 reviews
"from the very first day my husband has been treated with respect and care. The staff have been amazing and are very patient and gentle.…"   Read all 78 reviews

Located in the oldest Anglo-Saxon town in England, Ipswich in Suffolk, Handford House takes a holistic approach to providing outstanding care to local residents that have nursing, respite, dementia or palliative care needs. The passionate team take pride… Read more about Handford House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 52 Rooms from £1,500 / week

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Bethesda Eventide Homes

59a Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SN 

9.9 30 reviews
"I and my wife have been visiting a resident of Bethesda Eventide Home in Ipswich for about one and a half years and it is by far the best…"   Read all 30 reviews

Bethesda Eventide Homes offer high-quality residential care and day care in a friendly Christian environment for up to 27 residents, including those living with early stages of dementia. Respite may be available, subject to vacant homes at the time… Read more about Bethesda Eventide Homes

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 27 Rooms from £1,320 / week
Westerfield House Care Ltd

Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich IP4 3QG 

9.7 66 reviews
"My dear wife has spent the last two years of her life in the gentle care of Westerfield House Ipswich Their kind and caring staff made…"   Read all 66 reviews

Westerfield House offers luxury living in a beautiful Grade II listed mansion, situated on the outskirts of Ipswich. The home provides a range of flexible and tailored care packages designed to individual requirements, in high quality, relaxed and homely… Read more about Westerfield House Care Ltd

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 37 Rooms from £1,350 / week
Chrissian Residential Home

526/528 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PN 

9.4 46 reviews
"All the staff and management are passionate about providing the best possible care in a challenging environment.…"   Read all 46 reviews

Chrissian House was established in 1974 and is registered to care for 22 elderly residents. The name was formed from the previous owners two sons ‘Chris and Ian’. Converted from two detached houses, it stands in its own extensive grounds, with the garden… Read more about Chrissian Residential Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 22 Rooms from £995 / week
Sidegate Lane Care Home

248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich IP4 3DH 

8.2 2 reviews
"My Dear Dad was only a resident for a short time but in the 3 months he was there the care respect and dignity he received was absolutely…"   Read all 2 reviews

Sidegate Lane Care Home in Ipswich is a residential care home with 24 en-suite rooms. It provides care and support for up to 24 adults aged 18 and over, with mental health needs. Sanctuary supported living's highly-trained, kind and caring team have… Read more about Sidegate Lane Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Mental Health
  • 24 Rooms
Colchester Road Residential

322 Colchester Road, Ipswich IP4 4QN 

Colchester Road Residential is a newly refurbished care home set in a peaceful residential area, offering high-quality care in a warm and homely environment. With a capacity of 12 residents, the home provides tailored support in a calm and friendly setting… Read more about Colchester Road Residential

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 12 Rooms from £995 / week
Sherrington House

71 Sherrington Road, Ipswich IP1 4HT 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 48 Rooms from £1,300 / week
Wisteria House

492 Nacton Road, Ipswich IP3 0RW 

8.7 2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 7 Rooms from £1,500 / week
Park Manor

21 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SN 

8.2 4 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 21 Rooms from £950 / week
Montrose House

10 Renfrew Road, Ipswich IP4 3EZ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health
  • 10 Rooms
Witnesham Nursing Home

The Street, Witnesham, Ipswich IP6 9HG 

8.3 17 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 30 Rooms from £1,150 / week

Frequently Asked Questions about Ipswich Area older person Care Homes

Older person care home costs in Ipswich Area

Average older person care home costs in Ipswich Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 15 care homes with fees listed in Ipswich Area.

Type of Care Provided Ipswich Area Suffolk England UK
Residential Care £1,364 £1,337 £1,243 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £1,491 £1,387 £1,284 £1,291
Nursing Care £1,593 £1,524 £1,497 £1,485
Nursing Dementia Care £1,616 £1,497 £1,527 £1,520
All Care Types £1,364 £1,339 £1,253 £1,260
Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in Ipswich Area older person Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 15 care homes with fees listed
£1,364 per week
  • 2.0% above Suffolk average
  • 9.7% above England average
  • 9.3% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed
£1,491 per week
  • 7.5% above Suffolk average
  • 16.1% above England average
  • 15.5% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed
£1,593 per week
  • 4.5% above Suffolk average
  • 6.4% above England average
  • 7.3% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed
£1,616 per week
  • 7.9% above Suffolk average
  • 5.8% above England average
  • 6.3% above UK average

How many older person Care Homes are there in Ipswich Area?

There are 20 older person Care Homes in Ipswich Area, including 8 Nursing Homes & 12 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person Care Homes in Ipswich Area have the highest Review Score?

Silver Birch Care Home, Asterbury Place & Park View Care Home are some of the older people Care Homes with the highest Review Score in Ipswich Area.

Which older person Care Homes in Ipswich Area offer Nursing Care?

Silver Birch Care Home, Asterbury Place & Park View Care Home are some of the 7 older people Nursing Homes in Ipswich Area.

How many elderly Care Homes offer Dementia Care in Ipswich Area?

There are 16 elderly Care Homes offering Dementia Care in Ipswich Area including Silver Birch Care Home, Asterbury Place & Park View Care Home.

Which elderly Care Homes offer Respite Care in Ipswich Area?

Respite Care is offered by 18 elderly Care Homes in Ipswich Area including Silver Birch Care Home, Asterbury Place & Park View Care Home.

How many older person Care Home listings in Ipswich Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 17 older person Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly Care Homes in Ipswich Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 elderly Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.