Avocet Court
Ipswich, IP2 · 2.2 km · 153 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,250 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Not yet rated
Orwell Care Home
Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AE
Residential care home · 38 beds · Suffolk Serenity Living
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,321
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Beds
- 38
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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
A 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 Orwell Care Home
Orwell Care Home is a residential care home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 38 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Suffolk Serenity Living, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2025.
Orwell Care Home has not yet received a CQC rating. This is normal for a newly registered service; the CQC usually inspects within its first year.
Orwell Care Home 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 Orwell Care Home include Avocet Court, Prince of Wales House and St Marys, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Suffolk Serenity Living Limited
- Registered with CQC
- October 2025
- Latest CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Ipswich
Fees
Orwell Care Home 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Orwell Care Home
How much does Orwell Care Home cost?
Orwell Care Home 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 Orwell Care Home?
Orwell Care Home has not yet been rated by the CQC. New services are usually inspected within their first year.
Does Orwell Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Orwell Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Orwell Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Orwell Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Orwell Care Home have?
Orwell Care Home is registered for up to 38 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.
Sithembiso N.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Alice M.
1 review
From £980 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Mihnea Cosmin P.
1 review
From £1,197 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 47 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Deon Z.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 50 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
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.
Other care homes near Ipswich
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Another optionStay 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
Prince of Wales House
Ipswich, IP2 · 2.8 km · 49 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
