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Handford House

27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3PA
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She is very happy here, the staff go above and beyond to meet her needs.June C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Handford House, Ipswich
The staff are very friendly and helpful and chatty with my husband.Rosemary H(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Handford House, Ipswich
Handford House, Ipswich

Located in the oldest Anglo-Saxon town in England, Ipswich in Suffolk, Handford House takes a holistic approach to providing outstanding care to residents with nursing, respite, dementia, or palliative care needs.

The passionate team take pride in providing warm, welcoming and friendly care, embodying the ethos of dignity and respect for residents at all times.

The home is specifically designed to provide a comfortable, accessible and safe respite for residents.... 

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Care Provided by Handford House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500From £1,550
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,550
Nursing CareFrom £1,500From £1,550
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,550

Contact Handford House 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Agnieszka McDonald (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)

Handford House Reviews (86)

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8.7

Handford House has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.727) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Handford House has 86 reviews.

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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Sue L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Maggie H (Wife of Resident) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Martin H (Husband of Resident) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Linda S (Friend of Resident) published on 17 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Christos P (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Stephen C (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Carol R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Anthony M (Husband of Resident) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Wendy W (Wife of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Fran B (Niece of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Kiera V (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Natasha V (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Jan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Robin C (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from R F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from J C (Son of Resident) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from G L (Resident / Service User) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from H G (Sister of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from J V (Next of Kin) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 March 2025
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

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News (4) & Events (1)

News
  • 04 Dec 2025

    Residents at Handford House, a care home in Ipswich, received a handwritten letter from Sir David Attenborough. The 99-year-old broadcaster replied after residents wrote to him, sharing how much they...

  • 04 Dec 2025

    Residents at Handford House, a care home in Ipswich, received a handwritten letter from Sir David Attenborough. The 99-year-old broadcaster replied after residents wrote to him, sharing how much they...

  • 13 Nov 2024

    Handford House is thrilled to announce the appointment of Renata Sulugiuc as the new Home Manager. With over 14 years of experience as a registered nurse and a strong background...

Upcoming Events
  • 17 Sep 2026Organiser: Handford House

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Meet the Team (4)

Agnieszka McDonald
Agnieszka McDonaldJob Title Home Manager
Nicholas Pearkes
Nicholas PearkesJob Title Activities CoordinatorJoined 2025
Jennifer Adams
Jennifer AdamsJob Title AdministratorJoined 2025

I enjoy the daily interaction with staff, residents, and their families in such a warm and inviting atmosphere. I always greet everyone with a friendly smile, helping to create a welcoming environment where residents and visitors feel at ease.

Catherine
Catherine Job Title Clinical Deputy ManagerJoined 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Handford House

What types of Care is Handford House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Handford House have?

There are 52 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Handford House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Handford House to the centre of Ipswich?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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