Prince of Wales House
Ipswich, IP2 · 0.6 km · 49 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,311 a week
- Weekly fee
- from £1,250
- as of August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2022
- Beds
- 153
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About Avocet Court
Avocet Court is a nursing home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 153 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Athena Care Homes, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2019.
At its latest inspection, published June 2022, the CQC rated Avocet Court Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Avocet Court charges from £1,250 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £65,000 a year. It is about 5% below the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,311 a week.
There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Avocet Court include Prince of Wales House, Asterbury Place and Asterbury Place. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Brand
- Athena Care Homes
- Registered with CQC
- January 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2022)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Ipswich
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £1,250 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our fees at Avocet Court typically start from £1,250 per week depending on specific care needs.” View on Avocet Court’s website | From the home's website “Our fees at Avocet Court typically start from £1,250 per week depending on specific care needs.” View on Avocet Court’s website |
Reviews
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Common questions about Avocet Court
How much does Avocet Court cost?
Avocet Court charges from £1,250 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Avocet Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Avocet Court Good in June 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Avocet Court provide nursing care?
Yes. Avocet Court is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Avocet Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Avocet Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Avocet Court have?
Avocet Court is registered for up to 153 residents.
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