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Ipswich

59A Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SN

Residential care home · 27 beds · Bethesda Eventide Homes

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,321
CQC rating
Good
May 2022
Beds
27
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Suffolk
£1,321a week

About £68,692 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,642 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £201 a week less, £10,452 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,287 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ipswich
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Ipswich

Ipswich is a residential care home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Bethesda Eventide Homes. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated Ipswich 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.

Ipswich has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Ipswich include Norwood, Handford House Care Home and Park Manor. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered name
Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich
Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2022)
Council area
Suffolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich was rated Good overall, but Safe Requires Improvement because some care risk records were incomplete.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Ipswich has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Ipswich

How much does Ipswich cost?

Ipswich has not published its fees. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Ipswich?

The Care Quality Commission rated Ipswich Good in May 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Ipswich provide nursing care?

No. Ipswich is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Ipswich offer dementia care?

Ipswich is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Suffolk listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Ipswich have?

Ipswich is registered for up to 27 residents.

Care at home

23 live-in carers within about an hour of Suffolk

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 7 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
See live-in carers near SuffolkProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Norwood, Ipswich

Norwood

Ipswich, IP1 · 0.3 km · 46 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ipswich

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Handford House Care Home, Ipswich

Handford House Care Home

Ipswich, IP1 · 0.7 km · 52 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHealthcare Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Park Manor, Ipswich

Park Manor

Ipswich, IP4 · 0.8 km · 21 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaUltimate Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week