
The staff are the real stars here. They were so kind and caring and always happy and upbeatGarry M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The reception we got as a family was very welcoming from day one.Susan G(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The care is second to none. All of the staff are amazing, kind friendly, attentive.Jo E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are the real stars here. They were so kind and caring and always happy and upbeatGarry M(Son of Resident/Service User)

The reception we got as a family was very welcoming from day one.Susan G(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The care is second to none. All of the staff are amazing, kind friendly, attentive.Jo E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Avocet Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
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.
My father has not been a resident for very long. But he has settled in well from what I can tell. The contact I have had with staff has been polite and very efficient, with questions answered and clear competence displayed. I look forward to Covid restrictions easing to allow me to see more of what appears to be an excellent care home.
I would like to say thank you for your kind words and for such a positive review of the home.
The home meets my father in law's needs, in every way. Due to Covid, I have not been able to enter the home.
I would like to thank you so very much for your kind words.
During a very difficult and emotional time for my mum and myself, all the staff from office staff to care staff did everything possible to make the time my mum spent in Avocet a positive step. Every time I phoned nothing was ever too much trouble. She was cared for and treated with respect and dignity. The only reason I needed to move mum was to be closer to me. Praise to all the staff at Avocet Court. Thank you.
My mum is very happy here. The staff are all lovely and very caring. The food is great and the home is clean and bright. The staff really care about the residents' safety and wellbeing. I would thoroughly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your very kind review, and for your recommendation.
My Mum and Dad are living in Avocet. They went in December 2020 after being very ill in hospital, unable to ever return home. It is difficult for me to comment much as I haven't seen the home, the rooms etc because of covid. They choose to stay and speak very highly of the carers and the way they are being looked after.
This is my first experience of a care home, very satisfactory. It would be nice if a member of staff could buy things for residents eg batteries, soap, shampoo, stamps etc.
Hi Rosemary, thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards.
This review is based on my experience since my wife became a resident from hospital at Avocet Court on 23.12.20. My dealings with the staff (I phone on a regular basis), secretarial, nursing and carers are of the highest standard - helpful, considerate and patient. Their time and concern for me is most reassuring and the care for my wife is exceptional. I was fortunate to have a pod visit with my wife on 01.02.21. The safety procedures and the process were explained to me in a friendly and authoritative manner which reassured me. The visit was very successful and I came away knowing my wife is in a safe and caring environment.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I am pleased to hear you find our teams helpful and you feel reassured the care we give your wife is exceptional. I am pleased your visit to see your wife was a success. Warm regards Kim.
I would recommend it. Care is excellent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your kind 5-star review for Avocet Court. We are so pleased to hear that you found our standard of care excellent. We hope you had a lovely stay.
Excellent. I love staying here.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for us at Avocet Court. It’s so good to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we really appreciate your feedback.
I am very happy under the circumstances due to the virus.
Hi Muriel, we would like to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of Avocet Court. The pandemic has been a trying time for the care sector and we are so grateful that you have taken the time to give us such lovely feedback. Kind Regards, Katie.
Looked after well.
Hi Pearl, thank you ever so much for leaving Avocet Court such a lovely 5-star review. We are so pleased to hear that you were well cared for. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Kind Regards, Katie.
Very kind and patient staff.
Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review for our home. I will forward your lovely comment to our staff. Kind regards, Katie.
Staff are excellent.
Her toenails were extremely long and because of this particular lack of care and she found it difficult to walk. She had a bloodied wound on her shin bone that had not been attended to or covered. She claimed that she hated the staff and the home and wanted to be moved.
I moved her from the home in order to safeguard her. She now resides at elsewhere in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire. And she is now a changed better person and smells lovely again.
On the whole I am satisfied with the care and attention that is given to my mum. Obviously it was a very difficult decision to move Mum from home to Avocet Court but the staff at Harleigh House have been brilliant in helping both Mum and the rest of the family to adjust and have always gone out of their way to make things easier.
My Mother was placed in Avocet Care Home after an accident resulting in a broken wrist, she had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's making it a particularly difficult time for the whole family. From the moment we walked in trough Powys door, they have been absolutely fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and the care and attention the 'Duchess' has received has been second to none. She loves being there and has been entertained and well-fed every day. Great place, great staff and great atmosphere, thoroughly recommended.
My mother aged 101 years was fiercely independent, lived alone without help until a stroke in Jan 2020. Following a period in hospital, she became a resident in Avocet Care Home, Ipswich. Albeit her body was failing, her brain remained as sharp as ever, an avid reader who would always challenge and question, always providing a considered opinion on matters. From day one she accepted Avocet as her home. She was so praiseworthy of all aspects of her care, it is also fair to say she gained a second wind, enjoying the many activities arranged, high teas, birthday parties, Valentine functions, outside entertainers and games, all to create interaction for the residents. During my many visits over 3/4 weeks, I witnessed not just good care for my mother but also to other residents. I had been employed in quality control and praise the home and staff for their professionalism, a great team. As family members visiting we were always made to feel welcome, families would also have the opportunity to dine in. The reassurance of such a good home provides such a peace of mind. Thank you all at Avocet.
From November, my mum has been a resident at Avocet Court. Although my mum and us a family were nervous due to the unknown and new experience. However, we have found that there was no reason for any concerns. I feel as though the staffing levels should be more at certain periods.
Thank you for your review and we are delighted to hear that Mum has settled. Our staffing levels are very generous though this may not appear to be the case at times when staff are delivering care behind closed doors.
The treatment and care that my auntie is receiving is first class. The cafe is a wonderful addition to the home and is very welcoming to the family of the residents, the staff are so helpful and caring.
Having experienced many managers, I find this one seems to care more for the residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 June 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (20) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Avocet Court Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (14)
- 18 Sep 2025Recipient: Avocet Court Care Home
- 23 May 2025Recipient: Avocet Court Care Home
- 24 Jan 2025Recipient: Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
Meet the Team (10)

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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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