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Westerfield House Care Ltd

Westerfield House, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3QG

Residential care home · 37 beds · Westerfield House Care

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
£1,650
reported by the home, August 2026
CQC rating
Good
February 2026
Beds
37
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

Westerfield House Care Ltd's reported fee
£1,650a week

About £85,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,300 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 £530 a week less, £27,560 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 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 Westerfield House Care Ltd

Westerfield House Care Ltd is a residential care home in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 37 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 Westerfield House Care. The home has been registered since January 2016.

At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Westerfield House Care Ltd 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.

Westerfield House Care Ltd has told us it charges £1,650 a week for respite care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. It is about 25% above the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,321 a week.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to Westerfield House Care Ltd include Sidegate Lane Care Home, Fairways and Montrose House, 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
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2016
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2026)
Council area
Suffolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Westerfield House Care Ltd was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control arrangements during a targeted visit.

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 careWeekly fee
Respite care
£1,650
as of August 2026
Reported by the home
“Each week is priced at £1650”

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 Westerfield House Care Ltd

How much does Westerfield House Care Ltd cost?

Westerfield House Care Ltd charges £1,650 a week for respite care (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 Westerfield House Care Ltd?

The Care Quality Commission rated Westerfield House Care Ltd Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Westerfield House Care Ltd provide nursing care?

No. Westerfield House Care Ltd is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Westerfield House Care Ltd offer dementia care?

Yes. Westerfield House Care Ltd is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Westerfield House Care Ltd have?

Westerfield House Care Ltd is registered for up to 37 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.

Sidegate Lane Care Home, Ipswich

Sidegate Lane Care Home

Ipswich, IP4 · 0.9 km · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSanctuary 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
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
Fairways, Ipswich

Fairways

Ipswich, IP6 · 1.3 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
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
Montrose House, Ipswich

Montrose House

Ipswich, IP4 · 1.4 km · 10 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialMind
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