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Barchester Alice Grange Care Home

St Isidores, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2GA
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Barchester Alice Grange Care Home, Ipswich
Barchester Alice Grange Care Home, Ipswich
Barchester Alice Grange Care Home, Ipswich

Alice Grange is a purpose-built residential care home in Ipswich, specialising in 24-hour care for older people including residential care, dementia care and nursing care. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in 2023, Alice Grange is a stunning home offering expert care in a beautiful environment.

Close to the beautiful East Anglian coast line, known for its 'blue flag' beaches, and with good road links to the A12 and A14 trunk roads, Alice...  

Care Provided by Barchester Alice Grange Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 87 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

Contact Barchester Alice Grange Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Raciel Sagun(General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2013
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (81)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (81)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Barchester Alice Grange Care Home Reviews (189)

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Barchester Alice Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Alice Grange Care Home has 189 reviews.

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Review from R H (Friend of Resident) published on 6 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very well appointed.

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Review from WITH I (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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Alice Grange has provided our family with an excellent service. Starting when my mother moved in two years ago and continuing when my father became a resident last year. My mother receives nursing care, but the attention she receives goes way above that simple description. All staff are friendly, attentive and considerate to her needs, whether it's an issue to do with her personal care or something to do with everyday life like where the newspapers are, what's for lunch or even helping if she has run out of her favourite puzzle book! In short, Alice Grange has become mum's true home. She really doesn't want to be anywhere else.

My father is a resident on the 2nd floor of Alice Grange, essentially being provided with everything apart from nursing care, which he doesn't need at this stage. But there is still that level of care to ensure he is OK. As a first step away from independent living, Alice Grange has been fantastic for him.

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Review from Charles B (Husband of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am pleasantly surprised by the standard of room, food and care provided.

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Review from Robin T (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Alice Grange Care Home staff have been very welcoming and supportive. They have made great efforts to get to know my mother as she has been very happy staying there. We have known several other homes and Alice Grange Care Home stands out as the best we have experienced by a long way.

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Review from Helen T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law has Alzheimer's disease. She has been to two care homes before and has not settled. Alice Grange has been excellent. The staff provide consistent and kindly care. They have taken the trouble to get to know her and they excuse her trying behaviour with good humour and fondness.

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Review from Bill W (Resident / Service User) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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I live in a Barchester home in Newark and needed some care accommodation to attend my eldest grandsons wedding. The managers between the home helped me achieve being there for their special day. The staff were caring and kind. The home was amazing. They helped everything go smoothly. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a care home in this area.

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Review from Roger S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 25 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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This our second visit. The first being yesterday 12th May, we live in South Glos, so some way to visit. From what we have seen of Kesgrave we are very impressed with the home, it is very clean and well looked after with the home. It is very clean and well looked after. We met a lady yesterday and today who has been very kind to us and made us very welcome. We both cannot speak highly enough of Kesgrave and are very happy that my sister-in-law is privileged to be here.

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Review from John I (Husband of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff always cheerful and reactive.

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Review from Janet L (Niece of Resident) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care of my aunt seems to be satisfactory - obviously being in a home is not like being at home but this seems to be a good solution as possible for the care of a 102 year old.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 19 December 2020
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (389) & Events (1)

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  • 05 Jul 2026

    Over the past three weeks, our residents have had so much fun with Brooke from Six Bricks, a pilot scheme she is trialling in local care homes. Hand-eye coordination is...

  • 05 Jul 2026

    Our garden has become a vibrant display of colour due to the kind donation of various plants from Tesco. Today, the final lot went into planters to make a surprise...

  • 05 Jul 2026

    As part of Barchester’s Nutrition and Hydration focus this month, we have been celebrating the enjoyment of food, drink, and sharing special moments. Our Chef Titus and resident Lily had...

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Meet the Team (10)

Raciel Sagun
Raciel SagunJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2020

I am the General Manager of Alice Grange. Inspiring and leading the onsite team and ensuring high standards of governance and compliance are my responsibility for overall service.

Over the last 14 years, I have had the privilege of serving the healthcare sector by managing and leading frontline care services for our elderly population. I have come into contact with many individuals who have willingly shared their life experiences and wisdom. This has reinforced my sense of duty and heightened my level of respect for our elders.

My passion is person-centred care. I truly believe in the values of responsibility, integrity, kindness, compassion and doing what we can do for others. I love to see my residents happy with full smiles on their faces, content and having a quality of life whilst in our care.

The team and I are fully committed to embedding the core principles of empathy, care, compassion and integrity in the Alice grange community.

My door is always open: do not hesitate to come and talk to me, should you need anything.

Grace Santos
Grace SantosJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2012

Hello, my name is Grace and I have worked at Alice Grange as one of the Senior Nurses since 2012.

I have recently accepted the role of Deputy Manager and am very proud to be able to continue to work with the team at Alice Grange.

I love my role here and I am fortunate to have a hardworking team that sees the residents as extended family. I enjoy taking the time to learn as much as possible about each new resident from their families and themselves.

I am very proud of our recent CQC inspection result as I know it reflects the great care that we provide at Alice Grange.

Rashmi Nair
Rashmi NairJob Title:Nurse.Joined: 2020

Hello, my name is Rashmi.

I worked as a carer from 2010 and then qualified as an RGN in 2013. I have always worked in Dementia Care through a number of different settings including hospitals and other care homes.

I started working at Alice Grange in 2020 and I love it here. Barchester care homes have much better facilities and people than many other settings. The management and staff here work really well together and it means this is a brilliant home to work in.

I am now privileged to be part of the team on our Memory Lane community, where we strive to make sure that each resident feels at home and that each family knows their loved one is being looked after by truly caring professionals.

Christine Rogers
Christine RogersJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

Joined on December 2022 with Alice Grange team. Worked with NHS and had various experiences with finance. At present, enjoying working with the Alice Grange and of course with the resident and family.

Penny Allen
Penny AllenJob Title:Lead Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2019

Hi, my name is Penny and I am the Lead Activities Coordinator here at Alice Grange

I have many years of experience working in care homes in Activities leisure and lifestyle roles.

I love being part of the Alice Grange team and supporting our residents to live their best lives with fun, interesting, and varied activities available every week. I always feel that the importance of residents' input into our weekly planner is important giving all residents equal opportunity to explore new interests as well as keeping up with previous interests and hobbies.

Emily Birt
Emily BirtJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2014

Hello, my name is Emily and I am a Senior Carer here at Alice Grange. I have been working at Alice Grange since 2014 and I love my job.

I work in care because supporting people to live their fullest possible life is very rewarding. At Alice Grange, I have been privileged to work with a dedicated team who supported me to win Carer of the Year at the 2016 Care Awards.

One of the best parts of my job is welcoming new residents, getting to know them and working together to achieve their goals.

Luminita Maraloiu
Luminita MaraloiuJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2018

Hi, my name is Lumi and I am one of the Senior Carers in our Cherry Blossom Community.

I have been lucky enough to work at Alice Grange since 2018, we have a brilliant team here and we all work very well together. As part of the team at Cherry Blossom, I support our wonderful residents in living a full life.

I am very proud of my role at Alice Grange and it is great seeing how well the residents respond to our care.

Titus Varkey
Titus VarkeyJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2009

Hello,

My name is Titus, I am the head chef at Alice Grange. I started working here over 11 years ago. I am responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and dining, including training, ordering, and menu planning. I like to find out residents' likes and dislikes. After lunch, you will find me chatting with residents and visitors to get their feedback about our food and service.

Individual nutrition and dietary needs are especially important to me and I take great pride in knowing that the food we serve helps improve residents' well-being here at Alice Grange.

Keith Whatmore
Keith WhatmoreJob Title:Head of MaintenanceJoined: 2019

Hi, my name is Keith Whatmore, I am the Head of Maintenance at Alice Grange. My role is to ensure that the home is always in tiptop condition.

Since joining the team I have also taken on the role of Health & Safety Champion. It is my duty to keep the building in good repair and ensure everyone’s safety.

Alice Grange is a lovely home with lovely gardens, and everyone who visits us is guaranteed a warm and welcoming hello. I take great pride in our gardens and I ensure that our home is kept to a very high standard.

I’m here to help in any way I can, and will always make time for a quick chat.

Margaret
Margaret Job Title:Resident AmbassadorJoined: 2019

As Resident Ambassador, Margaret provides invaluable insight and perspective from a residents point of view on the day to day management in the home.

Margaret befriends new residents to help make the transition to life in our home as friendly as possible by introducing herself to them on their first day and offering to show them around, accompany them for dinner and to activities.

Margaret is a fantastic advocate for our home.

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