Spring Lodge
Ipswich, IP9 · 2.4 km · 46 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
- Weekly fee
- £1,022 to £2,190
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2026
- Beds
- 60
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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St Marys's stated fee
£1,022a week
About £53,144 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,044 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £689 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 St Marys
St Marys is a residential care home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Anchor, which operates 121 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2017.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated St Marys 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.
St Marys charges £1,022 to £2,190 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £53,144 a year. It is about 23% below the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,321 a week.
There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to St Marys include Spring Lodge, Orwell Care Home and Prince George House, 1 of which has 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
Registration
- Provider
- Anchor Hanover Group
- Brand
- Anchor
- Registered with CQC
- February 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2026)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Ipswich
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care across all five areas.
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
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 | £1,022 to £2,190 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our private fees currently (2026-2027) range from starting figures of £1,022 to £2,190 per week a week.” View on St Marys’s website | From the home's website “Our private fees currently (2026-2027) range from starting figures of £1,022 to £2,190 per week a week.” View on St Marys’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Suffolk, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about St Marys
How much does St Marys cost?
St Marys charges £1,022 to £2,190 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 St Marys?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Marys Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Marys provide nursing care?
No. St Marys is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St Marys offer dementia care?
Yes. St Marys is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St Marys have?
St Marys is registered for up to 60 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.
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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
Orwell Care Home
Ipswich, IP9 · 2.9 km · 38 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Prince George House
Ipswich, IP3 · 5.0 km · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week