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Avocet Court Care Home

Monmouth Close, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8RS
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The staff are the real stars here. They were so kind and caring and always happy and upbeatGarry M(Son of Resident/Service User)
Avocet Court Care Home, Ipswich
The reception we got as a family was very welcoming from day one.Susan G(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Avocet Court Care Home, Ipswich
The care is second to none. All of the staff are amazing, kind friendly, attentive.Jo E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Avocet Court Care Home, Ipswich

Avocet Court is a modern care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing high-quality Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, and short-term Respite Care in a welcoming and professionally supported environment.

Designed to offer comfort, reassurance, and personalised support, Avocet Court is arranged across four purpose-built, ground-floor care communities. Each community has its own quiet lounge, creating peaceful spaces where residents can relax, socialise, and spend meaningful time with family and friends.

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Care Provided by Avocet Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 153 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Accreditations

  •  The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • 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 £1,250N/A

Weekly care fees Avocet Court are determined following a Pre-Admission care needs assessment and room selection. Guideline prices range from £1,250 and Hairdressing Services, Newspapers etc are billable extras and not included in weekly care fees.

Contact Avocet Court 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

  • Ruth Garnham (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1993
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (115)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • Please feel free to visit Avocet Court at any time - the door is always open! Visitors more than welcome to come along to the Lifestyles Programme of activities at Avocet Court and join loved ones as they participate too.

Parking

  • Standard and Disabled car parking spaces are available at the front of the home.

Avocet Court Care Home Reviews (189)

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9.7

Avocet Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.700) out of 10, based on 60 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avocet Court Care Home has 189 reviews.

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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum placed here for palliative care, have no complaints at all, everyone goes above and beyond to help her, mentally, medically, physically, the social side is very good but Mum doesn't join in. Food excellent and often she has asked for something off menu and received it. Rooms always clean and tidy, staff friendly and compassionate. Our questions always answered. Will apply here when my time comes.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. It is our absolute pleasure to read your comments with regards to Mum's care at Avocet Court. Many thanks, we will share your lovely feedback with our team.

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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We were met by a friendly receptionist who looked after is then showed us to my mum. Mum was made very welcome by the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good food, with a great variety of choices.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

I'm very pleased that your first impression has been a pleasant one; we will share your lovely feedback with the team.

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Review from Margaret C (Resident / Service User) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the treatment I have received.

Everyone has been so kind.

Reply from The Manager, at Avocet Court Care Home

Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Avocet Court; we wish you all the very best for the future and feel free to drop in for a coffee and a chat anytime.

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Review from Jason K (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Having only experienced for the first time the care home is very clean and tidy the staff make you feel very welcome, friendly and helpful very nice surroundings. My mum is getting on very well and has made friends with the carers who always take the time to say hello and chat with her. Had activities at Christmas and it felt a very special atmosphere.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased mum has settled in. We will share your comments with our great team.

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Review from R S (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was well cared for in the three years she was resident in Avocet Court Care Home. All staff were all very friendly and professional at all times through some very difficult times (covid). A big thank you to all members of staff who cared for her during her last few days before she passed on. Thank you.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time in completing the review, we will share your lovely feedback with our team.

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Review from Timothy M (Cousin of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very modern with wonderful facilities, caring staff, very clean and tidy.

Only problem I had was the location which is in a rabbit warren of an estate.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thanks for your lovely review. Our home does benefit from being in a quiet, secluded part of Ipswich with lots of nearby allotments and parks for our residents, and their friends and family, to enjoy.

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Review from John G (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone at Avocet Court has been absolutely fantastic with the care of my mum, who had a stroke on 11/9/22.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind response. I will pass the feedback on to the staff; it was a pleasure to care for your mum.

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Review from Huw B (Friend of Resident) published on 17 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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Lovely grounds and delightful staff. Well done! We visited for the afternoon to visit an uncle and were really impressed with everything. Thank you for all that you are doing.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the lovely review, it will be shared and appreciated by all the team. It gives us great pleasure to know that our relatives are confident and reassured by our standards and what we strive to achieve here at Avocet Court.

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Review from Charles M (Nephew of Resident) published on 5 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to thank all the nursing, canteen, domestic and office staff - especially at Powys House for their combined services - ongoing - to my uncle. He came, he saw, he got better! From being very unwell in hospital, he is now so much better, looking and sounding like his best self - and actually enjoying himself. Thank you all once again from all the family.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

We are so pleased your uncle enjoyed his stay here at Avocet Court and will share your lovely feedback with our team.

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Review from Claire H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generally a good experience.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review Avocet Court. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking team and will ensure they receive your positive feedback.

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Review from Stephanie K (Resident / Service User) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff have been sweety pies and treated me kindly. My time here has been excellent.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you are enjoying your stay and will share your positive feedback with the team.

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very caring staff. Very patient.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Avocet Court. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking team and will ensure they receive your positive feedback.

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Review from Elsie B (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is lovely here. I have made good friends.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

We are so pleased you are enjoying your stay here at Avocet Court and will share your lovely feedback with our team.

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Review from Anthony P (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very wonderful.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review Avocet Court. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking team and will share your positive feedback.

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Review from John M (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is amazing.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for the lovely review, I will pass your kind words on to our team.

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Review from Peggy C (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is good.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

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Review from Kevin S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff do a great job with limited funding.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to review Avocet Court. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking team and will ensure they receive your positive feedback.

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Review from Roger R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum's room was clean and tidy and the staff we interacted with were so empathetic and helpful. We (my wife and I) were able to take Mum to the internal cafe for a coffee and cake in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Great job and thank you.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we appreciate your positive comments.

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Review from R L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff seem very friendly and helpful whenever we phone. Even with the tough times of the last 2 years. We visited from far away and again very helpful and accommodating staff. Mum seems happy and well cared for most of the time. Due to covid, some restrictions are still in place, therefore the review is based on what we have seen so far.

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely brilliant place.

Reply from The Manager, General Manager at Avocet Court Care Home

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 June 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 23 Mar 2026

    Our day was full of fun and laughter as we went on a scavenger hunt to find the mischievous leprechaun and his pot of gold . We even held our...

  • 24 Feb 2026

    There was lots of mashing, mixing, and of course taste-testing as we made chocolate and banana bread together. The smell of fresh baking filled the home and sparked some wonderful...

  • 22 Feb 2026

    Love was definitely on the menu at Avocet Court! We hosted a beautiful Valentine’s Couples Lunch and Afternoon Tea Party - celebrating love, friendship, and special memories shared over the...

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Meet the Team (10)

Ruth Garnham
Ruth GarnhamJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 1994

Hello, my name is Ruth, and I am the Home Manager at Avocet Court, having joined the home in 1994.

I absolutely adore my job because every day is different, and I truly enjoy spending time with our residents, as well as their families and friends when they visit our home. As an experienced Home Manager, I fully understand how challenging the transition into new surroundings can be. My highly qualified team and I are committed to fully supporting you and your family throughout this journey and always.

I am passionate about ensuring our residents are safe and enabled to lead fully enriched lives while consistently receiving outstanding care. This is a responsibility I take very seriously, and as a team, it is imperative that this standard is delivered every single day.

Our team here at Avocet Court is dedicated to ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, enabling them to enjoy life while we create happy and meaningful memories together.

My door is always open, I am here to support you in any way I can, and I look forward to welcoming you to Avocet Court very soon!

Nina Morris
Nina MorrisJob Title:Clinical Deputy ManagerJoined: 2009

Hello, my name is Nina, and I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Avocet Court.

From an early age, I spent many days in care homes with my mother, who was a Home Manager. During this time, I knew instinctively that I wanted to train as a nurse and care for people.

I obtained my BSc in General Nursing in 2009 from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland and joined the team at Avocet Court as a Clinical Lead Nurse, progressing to Clinical Deputy Manager within five years.

I am extremely proud to help lead such a wonderful team and to ensure that our residents receive outstanding care every single day. I am deeply motivated by supporting others and am committed to providing the highest standards of residential, dementia, and nursing care to everyone who calls Avocet Court their home.

Monika Rohtla
Monika RohtlaJob Title:Administration ManagerJoined: 2022

Hello, my name is Monika, and I am the Administration Manager here at Avocet Court.

I am here to assist and provide answers to any contractual questions, in addition to accounting and financial services at home.

I truly care about what our residents and colleagues think, feel and experience whilst in my company and when they stay at or visit our home. Great customer service and colleague support are something I believe in and always strive to achieve.

Everyone has a story to tell, and nothing gives me more pleasure than ensuring that our residents, their families, community friends and staff are all fully supported and welcomed at Avocet Court.

If there is anything that I can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask or call, and I look forward to meeting you soon!

Michael Hands
Michael HandsJob Title:Maintenance OperativeJoined: 2024

Hello, my name is Michael, and I am a Maintenance Operative here at Avocet Court.

Helping to make our home inviting, comfortable and safe for our residents, relatives, guests and colleagues is absolutely paramount to me.

I am exceptionally proud to work for Athena and am committed to maintaining the highest standards in everything that we do for those who have chosen to make Avocet Court their home.

If there is anything that I can do to help when you visit, please do not hesitate to ask, and I will do my very best to assist you!

Gina Fox
Gina FoxJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 2020

Hello, my name is Gina, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Avocet Court.

Through years of experience, I am committed and passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents here at the home.

Nothing drives me more than making a real difference every day to the lives of those we support here at Avocet Court.

Kelvin Freeland
Kelvin FreelandJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2020

Hello, my name is Kelvin, and I am the Head Chef here at Avocet Court.

Seeing our residents enjoy the dishes that the team and I create makes me very happy. It is a pleasure to get to know them, and their families, and learn all about their favourite dishes and flavours too!

Our Hospitality Team at Avocet Court is committed to providing seasonal home-cooked dishes offering choice, nutrition and quality - including exciting menus to specific individual dietary needs and all appetites.

It is vital that we always get feedback, continuously deliver the highest quality of food and meet the nutritional requirements of every single resident who chooses to make Avocet Court their home!

Simone/Leah Carter/Rogers
Simone/Leah Carter/RogersJob Title:Lifestyles TeamJoined: 2020

Hello, we are Simone and Leah, and we are proud to be the Lifestyles Team here at Avocet Court.

We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences that bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents every day.

By getting to know each person as an individual, we can plan activities and events that reflect their interests, hobbies, and life experiences.

From arts and crafts and community outings to themed events, we love finding new ways to keep residents engaged, active, and connected with others.

The best part of our job is seeing residents smile, build friendships, and continue enjoying the things they love.

At Avocet Court, we're committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming community where everyone gets to spend their days just the way they like it.

Kayleigh Murray
Kayleigh MurrayJob Title:Community Lead - Harlech Memory Care CommunityJoined: 2019

Hello, my name is Kayleigh, and I am the Community Lead of our Harlech Memory Care Community here at Avocet Court.

Dementia Care has always been very close to my heart, and I am passionate that our residents are supported to live well with their memory care needs at all times.

Enabling our residents to settle comfortably into their new home is my number one priority, and making every day they spend with us is the best it possibly can be!

Francis Nyahe
Francis NyaheJob Title:Community Lead - Cilgerran CommunityJoined: 2022

Hello, my name is Francis, and I am the Community Lead of our Cilgerran Community at Avocet Court.

Avocet Court is unlike any other place that I have worked, and the standards of care and training are absolutely exceptional.

I thoroughly enjoy working alongside the team here at the home to provide the best care for our residents every single day!

Nicholas Mensah
Nicholas MensahJob Title:Community Lead - Powys CommunityJoined: 2024

Hello, my name is Nicholas, and I am the Community Lead for the Powys Community here at Avocet Court.

I am passionate about delivering high standards of care and ensuring that every resident feels safe, respected and receives outstanding care at all times.

Working closely with residents, families, and colleagues, we strive to create a warm and supportive environment where people can enjoy the best possible quality of life.

I take great pride in leading by example, supporting my team to provide compassionate, person-centred care, and maintaining the high standards that make Avocet Court such a special place to live and work every single day!

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