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Magdalen House Care Home was built on the old Hadleigh Bowls club which was one of the oldest bowls clubs in the country.
The home is able to provided assisted living accommodation on the second floor, each suite has it's own en-suite facilities, power points, phone points and Wi-Fi access.
Care Provided by Magdalen House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Our fees cover everything except for 3rd party providers e.g. hairdresser, newspapers, chiropodists etc and there may be a small charge if we need to provide an escort for an appointment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Magdalen House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Magdalen House 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
- Allegra Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Holden (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Visiting
- Visiting is unrestricted but if visiting early or late in the day please contact the home in advance so that they can ensure your loved one is up and expecting you
Parking
- There is a car park down the side of Magdalen House and if that is full there is a pay to park council run car park opposite and another car park further down the road
Magdalen House Care Home Reviews (45)
Magdalen House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.910) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magdalen House Care Home has 45 reviews.
I just wanted to say how amazing the management and staff are at Magdalen House. It was my son's 50th birthday and they went above and beyond to make sure he had a very special day. They allowed us as a family to celebrate with him and made us all very welcome. They supplied a lovely afternoon tea and cake for my son which was really appreciated by all of us and presents from the home. I couldn't wish for a better care home for my son. Thank you everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. My colleagues in Magdalen are very warm and caring, and they love to celebrate! Happy birthday to your son from all of us in Allegra. With my very best wishes, Helen
I couldn't be happier that my dad lives in Magdalen House. It's a friendly, professionally run place, full of people who care. They treat him with utter respect, ensure he eats properly, encourage him to take part in activities and, if it's needed, make sure he's seen by a doctor. I would absolutely recommend it, without reservation.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it will make all my colleagues in Magdalen House very happy indeed! Best wishes, Helen
This last Saturday, members of the family visited our aging parents to celebrate their wedding anniversary (73 years!) and our father's forthcoming 95th birthday (on the Sunday). In advance I had asked, Kirsty, Care Home Manager, whether there was somewhere we might be able to have a family lunch together; and was expecting that to be a table in the ground floor dining area. Imagine our surprise and delight when we were informed that provision had been made for us utilising the 3rd floor cinema room. Not only that, but the room and table had been decorated with Birthday and Anniversary bunting. This was all perfect for our use and on behalf of both resident parents and all the family I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kirsty and her staff in going out of your way to make the occasion special for them. I also understand that a birthday cake was presented on the Sunday. Perfect! Thanks again. Best wishes
Firstly, Happy Anniversary to your parents. 73 years wow that's a tremendous achievement, congratulations to them both. That is the best cause for celebration and I know Kirsty and the team were very excited and delighted to help make the party memorable for everyone. And then there's having a...
Any concerns we had were dealt with by the staff.
Mum is always encouraged to join in with activities and socialise with the other residents.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. Our colleagues are both friendly and helpful. They care about the residents and enjoy spending time with them. This is the reason the home feels so warm, relaxed and welcoming. They're great people, and they will be delighted to read your review. Thank you. Best wishes, Helen
From our initial contact with the manager and her team we felt confident, listened to and reassured that an important family member was going to get the care, love and attention that they required. The communication we have already had in addition to the actions we have witnessed from the team confirmed our initial and first impressions. This care home goes above and beyond and is simply outstanding.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am delighted to read that we have met your needs and first impressions. My colleagues will be delighted to read 'simply outstanding' thank you very much, Helen
The atmosphere and staff were just perfect.
Hello, Thank you for a 'perfect' review! Succinct and accurate, very well written thank you! Cheers
Cheerful atmosphere.
Sometimes delay in response to bed bell
Hello,Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I agree wholeheartedly with you, my colleagues in Magdalen are very kind and cheery. We will monitor response times and thanks for bringing that concern to my attention. With my best wishes,
Whilst visiting friends we were impressed by the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness and general atmosphere in the home. Security was good.
Thanks for your review. We have such great colleagues in Magdalen House, they're always warm and welcoming. It's a lovely home, well loved and looked after and complete with a really bright, capable happy team. Thanks for taking the time to give your positive feedback, best wishes, Helen
Overall experience resoundingly positive. Staff lovely and very attentive to needs of residents, treating them with dignity and respect. Organised activities very good, in particular 'alpaca day' was quite extraordinary! For me it was quite emotional to see the positive effect that this had on many of the residents, in particular my own mother. When Mother's health took a turn for the worse, the immediate response was admirable. A few minor shortcomings, but when brought to attention of management these were effectively dealt with. Big thank you.
Hello there, thanks for your feedback. I'm so glad to hear your comments about the positive impacts for residents. Everyone enjoys events and activities a little bit out of the norm, don't we? It's very kind of you to provide us with your feedback, everyone will be delighted to read it. My best wishes to you and your family. Cheers, CEO.
I am very impressed with the enrichment activities my mother gets to enjoy at Magdalen House. The staff always treat her with dignity and a friendly, warm manner. She clearly feels settled and cared for and her hygiene and personal care is always very good.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am sure the entire team in Magdalen will be delighted to receive your kind comments. Magdalen is a nice home, made homely and welcoming by the warm, caring nature of our colleagues there. My very best wishes to you and your family and again thank you.
Mum came to live at Magdalen House Care Home in January. I cared for her at home and was extremely anxious about leaving her with anyone. I am so happy to say that she has settled in very quickly and is extremely well looked after in every way. I am totally reassured that she is absolutely fine here. All of the staff are exemplary and I couldn't wish for more.
I am so delighted to read your review. I absolutely understand your experience of trying to do your best for your Mum at home and then seeing how well she is served in Magdalen. We all want the best for our parents, don't we? The Magdalen team is extremely caring, your Mum is in good hands. My very best wishes to you and your family.
Staff are very helpful. Cleanliness is excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our services. It is so pleasing to read when the families of our residents praise our colleagues. Magdalen House is so well served by a team of people who genuinely care about the residents' well-being and it shows. My very best wishes to you and your family, Helen.
My mum has been a resident for a year and a half and the level of care has been excellent. The staff and management are kind, caring and helpful. Magdalen House is a very clean, well-run care home. The activities staff have been a great addition to the team over the last year. I would highly recommend this care home.
thank you very much for your review. I am delighted to hear your praise for the Magdalen Team, I have always found them to be very positive, warm and happy. My very best wishes to you and your family.
The staff are all caring and kind. You just know you are in safe hands.
Lovely and clean.
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it's really appreciated. The Magdalen team really do enjoy their work and it shows in the care and attention to the residents and in the relaxed homely environment. We are all so delighted that we have met your needs and that of your loved one, thank you.
Helen
I like all the staff, it is nice here.
Hello, thanks for your comments. We are very happy you're happy with us! Cheers.
He just adjusted so easily.
I am so pleased to hear you're pleased with the care and attention your husband is receiving at this lovely home. The team are really very caring and welcoming. My best wishes to your family, thank you.
The staff were very helpful.
Thanks for your review. I'm glad you liked the room but even happier that you liked the staff! They're a lovely group of people. Thank you, my best wishes.
Always a pleasure to visit Mum, the staff are always pleasant and look after her well.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide the review. I am delighted to read that you're enjoying visiting with your mum. One of the best elements of Magdalen House, in my opinion, is the warm engagement between the residents and our colleagues. It makes for a relaxed comfortable home. My very best wishes to you and your family.
All staff are very friendly.
Thanks for your review. I'll make sure the team knows of your positive feedback, cheers.
Lovely staff.
I agree completely, we do have lovely colleagues, thanks!
Cheers Helen
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (10) & Events (0)
- 06 Mar 2026
At Magdalen House, everyone loves helping residents celebrate their birthdays, and this week it was Pat’s special day. Everyone gathered together to sing Happy Birthday and make sure she felt...
- 14 Nov 2025
WOW what an amazing morning everyone had coming together as one to help raise money for this amazing charity, Here at Magdalen House everyone likes to get involved including the...
- 10 Sep 2025
One of the many great things about Magdalen House is that being so close to the town centre residents are able to visit the town regularly and today Betty and...
There are no upcoming events for Magdalen House Care Home.
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Kirsty has been in the care industry since she was 18 years old. She started as a care assistant, making her way to home manager within five years.
She brings thirteen years of expertise and experience to the home manager role at Magdalen House.
She has been awarded a QCR level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Services and during her previous appointments, she was awarded ‘Care Home Manager of the Year’ in which the judges described her as “fun, full of life, committed, knowledgeable and caring” and she saw the residents as an extension of my family.
Outside of her working career, she has a loving husband and two children that keep her busy.

Having spent much of her career working with children in a variety of roles, Lesley started working in elderly care when her own mother moved into Magdalen House.
Lesley joined the team at Magdalen House as a carer in 2013. Loving the fulfilling nature of her new career, she subsequently progressed to Senior then Deputy Manager, combining her care duties with operational and management responsibilities.
Away from her working life, she was a school governor when her children were growing up. Today, as a proud Grandma, she loves nothing more than spending precious time with her family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magdalen House Care Home
What types of Care is Magdalen House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Magdalen House Care Home have?
There are 53 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Magdalen House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Magdalen House Care Home to the centre of Ipswich?
8.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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