Avocet Court
Ipswich, IP2 · 153 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,250 a week
Dementia care homes in Ipswich
35 of the 46 care homes in Ipswich are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 23 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Ipswich typically cost £1,250 a week, about £65,000 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,193 to £1,275. That is about 5% less than the typical residential fee in Suffolk of £1,311.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
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Shaftesbury House Residential Care Home
Ipswich, IP4 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,250 a week
Waterfield House
Ipswich, IP7 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in Ipswich
Based on 35 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,250 a week
- Usually £1,193 to £1,275 · 4 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Ipswich cost?
Dementia care homes in Ipswich typically charge £1,250 a week, usually between £1,193 and £1,275. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Ipswich?
35 of the 46 CQC-registered care homes in Ipswich are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Ipswich?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Ipswich?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Suffolk council for a needs assessment.