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Orwell Care Home

Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2AE
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Orwell Care Home, Ipswich
Orwell Care Home, Ipswich
Orwell Care Home, Ipswich

A warm, modern, care home in the heart of Wherstead Suffolk

The Orwell Care Home, located on Vicarage Lane in Wherstead, Ipswich, is a thoughtfully designed residential home offering high-quality care in a warm, welcoming, and homely environment. The home provides support for up to 38 residents, with beautifully designed ensuite bedrooms that offer both comfort and privacy.

Set within peaceful surroundings, The Orwell features a range of inviting communal spaces, including...  

Care Provided by Orwell Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,600 - £1,700£1,600 - £1,700
Residential Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,700£1,600 - £1,700

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Orwell Residential Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Orwell 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

  • Tania Warner (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 19+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)

Parking

  • Large car park out the front of the home and at the side of the home

Orwell Care Home Reviews (21)

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9.9

Orwell Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orwell Care Home has 21 reviews.

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Review from Sher Y (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are so friendly and caring. They make such an effort to know their residents and visitors, Its so reassuring to know how well Mum in law is doing and how she is helping herself when possible
Mum has settled well and this is due to the care and attention given to her.

I can't praise them enough to make her feel at home.

Reply from Tania Warner, Registered home manager at Orwell Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It means a great deal to hear how friendly, caring, and attentive the team have been. The staff work hard to get to know each resident and their visitors, so it is wonderful to know that this has helped your mother in law settle in so well.

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Review from Sara H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We moved our mother into the Orwell Care Home about two weeks ago, and she hasn't stopped having a good time (her words not mine). The Carers are lovely, and very friendly and mum is being well looked after. She is enjoying the Company and the lovely home Cooked food. Thankyou everyone for looking after her so well, it's so nice to not worry about her

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mother is enjoying her time at Orwell Care Home and feels happy and well cared for. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team.

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Review from P B (Nephew of Resident) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home is spotlessly clean, staff can't do enough for residents, kind, happy & patient. Dining room nice and spacious and airey good food also.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear your kind comments about our home, our team, and the care we provide. Creating a clean, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, supported, and well cared for is extremely important to us. We will share your appreciation with the whole team, who work hard every day to make Orwell a happy place to live.

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Review from Cedrick B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot thank you enough for the way you care for my wife, she couldn't be in a better place. The care and understanding you give to all of us - as a resident or family is fabulous - I am grateful for your kindness, care and can only say thank you.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home

Thank you for your heartfelt words. It is a privilege to care for your wife, and we truly appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in our team. Supporting both our residents and their families is at the heart of what we do, and your kind feedback means so much to everyone at Orwell.

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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I'm very pleased with how my Dad is being looked after at The Orwell. The staff are caring, helpful and respectful to the residents. The staff are also engaging and friendly to everyone and there are activities for the residents to help them engage with the care staff and the other residents. I feel confident that my Dad is being well looked after and I have no hesitation in recommending this residential care home.

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Review from K E (Wife of Resident) published on 25 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has settled in well to this home. The family has been very pleased with the friendliness and accessibility of the staff. We have also appreciated their caring attitude.

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Review from Brenda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with how mum has settled in she has only there about 3wks. Staff are very friendly and understanding of mums needs. Room is pleasant & light well appointed, mum has been able to have several of her possessions which helps make things more familiar. Mum enjoys talking to staff and likes her room

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home

Thank you for the amazing Feedback Brenda, glad to hear mum has settled in well.

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Review from Warren J (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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What a fantastic place The Orwell is - my dad recently moved here as a permanent resident after a long spell in hospital and a short term stay in another care home but The Orwell is so much better then his previous care home on so many levels.
All of the staff are amazing, looking after all of the residents with the level of care and attention that you would hope is given to a loved one when they become a permanent resident here - whether that is attending to their every need, such as ensuring they take their medication, ensuring they are eating (and helping them to eat if necessary) and helping them with personal hygiene through to dancing with them in the common room (which did make me smile).
Special mention must be made to Tania, the manager, who has gone out of her way to ensure my dads stay has been as great as it can be from the moment he arrived - nothing is too much trouble for her and she will do whatever she can to help.

I cannot praise The Orwell enough!

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Review from T H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Made to feel very welcome from first visit - and throughout Mum's stay. Manager and staff extremely friendly and helpful - nice sense of humour and very gentle and patient with Mum. Mum loves the food, the carers, her long hot baths! She settled in really well and has already made new friends.

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Review from S T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother in law has been living at Orwell Care Home for a couple of months now. Tania and the team are amazing. They cannot do enough to help and take care of their residents. We have not met one staff member that doesn't have a smile on their face. It's always clean and tidy and the food is good too. My father is in care home in Felixstowe which is also amazing and equally as good. Due to this we have experience as a family of other homes and have used other care homes in Felixstowe for respite along with seeing round another. Both Orwell Care Home and my father's are both far superior in the way they are run and the day to day care provided. We feel extremely grateful that we found Orwell Care Home. Huge thanks also to Devon, Tina, Precious, Orla, Thomas, Esther, Bianca. Keep up the very good work

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Review from N P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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This wonderful home has made it very comfortable for my mother in law to settle into a care home setting . The staff are all so friendly and nothing is too much trouble . The giggles we have are contagious with residents and staff alike . Her room is spacious and has everything she needs . Would recommend this home highly.

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Review from Avril H (Friend of Resident) published on 4 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot express how strongly I feel about the true staff dedication I have witnessed on numerous occasions during my visits. My friend always said staff were kind, friendly, helpful & professional. The home was always clean never smelt and all staff interacted with residents in a way like they would treat their own parents & grandparents. There was regular music to stimulate residents & total 24 hour a day accessibility to visitors. I would highly recommend Orwell & be happy to be a resident if my needs met the requirements.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home
Hi Avril,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback.

We are delighted to hear about your positive experiences at Orwell Care Home and that your friend felt our team were kind, friendly, helpful, and professional throughout their time with us. Your comments about the...  

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Review from L D (Sister of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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All great.

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Review from J E (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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This is an outstanding and well run home, could not wish for a better place for my mum to stay.
Staff are outgoing and friendly and nothing is too much.

Thank you to Tania and her team for everything they do we really appreciate your hard and dedicated work.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home
Thank you, for your very kind words and support. We are delighted to hear that you feel your mum is receiving the care and support she deserves at the home.

Your comments about the team mean a great deal, and we will be sure to share your feedback with Tania and the staff. Creating a warm,...  

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Review from Simon G (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's always a pleasure to visit the care home, the staff without exception are always brilliant not only with the residents but with the visitors as well, and we feel that our mother is well looked after and content with life, which we as a family hoped it would turn out to us.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review and kind comments about our team. It means a great deal to hear that both residents and visitors are made to feel welcome and supported during every visit.

We are so pleased to know that your mother is happy, well cared for, and content at the home. Providing a...  

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Review from Linda W (Friend of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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my daughters mother in law moved in a week ago and her name is joan .she so happy there and the care home is beautiful and have the most dedicated manager and staff.They all work so hard and give the care and love to each and every one of their residents.Always got a lovely smile on there faces .(manager and staff).Nothing is too much trouble if you want and need anything its always sorted.It is 100% loyalty .highly recommended for people who need care .kind reguards Linny x

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home
We're so pleased to hear that Joan has settled in well and is happy with us after her first week. It's wonderful to know that you've found the home welcoming and that the team's dedication, care, and compassion have made such a positive impression.

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Review from Lance T (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the short time my mum has been here, the staff and manager have achieved more with my mum since she left respite care to try to get her going after hospital.

Tanya, Lee & all the staff are highly dedicated to wonderful care and attitude and respect of the elderly. I'm so pleased that she got into the Orwell Care Home.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home

We are delighted that you are happy with the care your mum is receiving at Orwell Care Home, and we will continue to support her to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mum was taking to Orwell Care Home in February for a rest, she was there for a month and I can't praise the staff enough, so kind, friendly, and they couldn't do enough for us. Mum was well looked after by everyone there, and as this was the first time we had every used a care home we were very impressed a big thank you to all the staff.

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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mum moved into the Orwell a month ago. From our first contact with the home , the manager and staff couldn't have done more. They made us all feel welcome .mum settled really well. The staff are all kind , respectful and knowledgeable. It's obvious they enjoy their roles . Definitely go the extra mile.It has a lovely atmosphere and there is always something happening for the residents if they choose to socialise. Mum is really happy. The home appears to be really well organised .

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Review from Colleen B (Resident / Service User) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy here, the staff are lovely, kind and talk very nice. I have no complaints about anything and couldn't be happier. Thank you for being so kind and looking after me.

Reply from Walter Dzvairo, Nominated Individual at Orwell Care Home
Thank you so much for your lovely message. It truly means the world to us to hear that you are happy and feel well cared for.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orwell Care Home

What types of Care is Orwell Care Home 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 Orwell Care Home have?

There are 38 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Orwell Care Home?

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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Orwell Care Home to the centre of Ipswich?

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

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