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Park View Care Home

1 Chantry Close, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0QR
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Within a week he was much brighter and happier and interacting well with the staffSimon C(Son of Resident/Service User)
Park View Care Home, Ipswich
mum was a resident for four years. The nursing care she received throughout her stay was exceptionalC T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Park View Care Home, Ipswich
The care for my mum over the last 4 years has been outstandingTeresa E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Park View Care Home, Ipswich

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 county town of Suffolk.

Park View is nestled within attractive landscaped gardens, with a large glass frontage which provides fantastic views of the gardens and overlooking Chantry Park. As... 

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Care Provided by Park View Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • 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 69 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
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • 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 £1,645£1,640 - £1,650
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,645From £1,807
Nursing CareFrom £1,800From £1,807
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,800From £1,807

(These prices are only a guideline, please contact Park View Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.)

Contact Park View 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)

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

  • Jacky Gelder (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2012
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (69)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (69)

Parking

  • On site parking, with disabled parking and electric points available

Park View Care Home Reviews (194)

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9.8

Park View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Park View Care Home has 194 reviews.

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Review from Ruth H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Natalie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Mary H (Resident / Service User) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Carole K (Wife of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Michael F (Son of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Alan C (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from T S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from C L (Husband of Resident) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from D E (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Janet N (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from T C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from G C (Resident / Service User) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from David B (Resident / Service User) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from Clarence N (Resident / Service User) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Suzanne F (Niece of Resident) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from D R (Wife of Resident) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 June 2023
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

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News (1) & Events (0)

News
  • 12 Jun 2026

    A resident was particularly happy after receiving a letter stamped with the seal of Buckingham Palace itself. Yes, really. One of our wonderful residents has received a reply from the...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 21 Sep 2012Recipient: Park View Care Home

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Meet the Team (20)

Angie Ryan
Angie RyanJob Title Operations DirectorJoined 2016
Jacky Gelder
Jacky GelderJob Title ManagerJoined 2026

Started 2026

Lindsey Reader
Lindsey ReaderJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2023

Started in 2023

Dimple Vithani
Dimple VithaniJob Title Finance Manager

Finance manager

Sharon Bowen
Sharon BowenJob Title Customer Relations ManagerJoined 2017
Lorraine Pretlove
Lorraine PretloveJob Title Head of WellbeingJoined 2019

Started in 2019

Ashton Wiles
Ashton WilesJob Title Head of Care for DementiaJoined 2013

Started in 2013

Anita De-Vaux Balbirnie
Anita De-Vaux BalbirnieJob Title Training & Development ManagerJoined 2025
Jean Miller
Jean MillerJob Title Head of ReceptionJoined 2012

Head of reception

Jim Pretlove
Jim PretloveJob Title Site Maintenance OperativeJoined 2021

Started in 2021

Darren Morton
Darren MortonJob Title Head ChefJoined 2018

Started in 2018

Donna Batterham
Donna BatterhamJob Title ChefJoined 2017

Started at Park View 2017

Natasha Kettering
Natasha KetteringJob Title Kitchen AssistantJoined 2016

Started at Park View in 2016

Harvey Teague
Harvey TeagueJob Title Kitchen AssistantJoined 2021

Started at Park View 2021

Amy Ridley
Amy RidleyJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2020

Started at Park View 2020

Lisa Farrow
Lisa FarrowJob Title Well-Being AssistantJoined 2013

Started at Park View 2013

Elizabeth Cotton
Elizabeth CottonJob Title Hospitality AssistantJoined 2013

Started at Park View in 2013

Caroline Smith
Caroline SmithJob Title HousekeeperJoined 2022

started at Park View in 2022

Amy Henderson
Amy HendersonJob Title Front of House SupervisorJoined 2025

Started 2025

Sarah Gillingham
Sarah GillinghamJob Title Head of care ResidentialJoined 2024

Started 2024

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