Barchester Healthcare

Alice Grange Care Home

Nursing home in East Suffolk, Suffolk

CQC Good88 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressRodes Drive, St Isidores, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GA
Beds88
Weekly feefrom £1,462 · 2026
En-suite90%
Opened2007
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Alice Grange Care Home is operated by Barchester Healthcare in East Suffolk and provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to 88 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home supports adults requiring nursing care, residential care, or specialist dementia support, as well as those seeking short-stay respite provision.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: Ipswich Hospital2.4 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station3.7 miles
Shops0.7 miles
Pub or bar100 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

43 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime53%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Drugs7%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,462
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Suffolk usually pays £1,064 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £398 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Suffolk council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Suffolk pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£989
2025—£1,064
2026£1,462—

What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Alice Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is EMBRACE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Ipswich Hospital · 2.4 mi
Nearest GP
EMBRACE MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in East Suffolk

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)

No change

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133501)
Charity

Diss U3a

We provide for the advancement of education for older people and those retired from full time work, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development. To do this we…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179720)

Showing groups across Suffolk.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alice Grange located?
It is situated in Ipswich and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Alice Grange?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Alice Grange is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Alice Grange?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Alice Grange have?
Currently, there are 88 beds at the home.
Who owns Alice Grange?
This care home is owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Alice Grange, including: Dance & Music, Wellbeing Classes, Gardening & Flower Arranging.
What is the cost of care at Alice Grange?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Alice Grange the cost of care starts from £1,462 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01473 943412 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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