Care UK
Asterbury Place Care Home
Nursing home in Ipswich, Suffolk
Operated by Care UK
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Do you run Asterbury Place Care Home? Manage this listing free.
About
Asterbury Place Care Home is run by Care UK and provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care from its 80-bed home in Ipswich, Suffolk. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission overall.
The CQC found that care at Asterbury Place is Safe and Effective, with staff delivering Caring support. The home was rated Outstanding for its Responsive approach to residents' needs and for being Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
601 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Gallery
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,469 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees 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 £405 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
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £989 |
| 2025 | — | £1,064 |
| 2026 | £1,469 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Asterbury Place Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ipswich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Music in Our Bones
Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS,…
Ip3 Good Neighbours
SUPPORTING IP3 RESIDENTS with shopping/collecting prescriptions/transport/a befriending service to lonely/vulnerable in person or by telephone, weekly Pop Up Shop, signpost for debt/employment…
Suffolk Family Carers
The promotion of benefits to persons involved in caring for others
Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben
We contribute to National; International and local charities in the community .Our largest local donation was to contribute to purchase a wheelchair for a local teenager and award Dictionary 4Life…
Frequently asked questions
What is the location of Asterbury Place?
How does Asterbury Place fare in the CQC evaluation?
What kinds of senior care can one avail at Asterbury Place?
What is the total bed capacity at Asterbury Place?
Who is the proprietor of Asterbury Place?
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
How much does care at Asterbury Place cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01473 943347.
Part of Care UK
Asterbury Place Care Home is one of 165 homes run by Care UK on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Ipswich
Information last reviewed October 2026.
Reviews from families
No reviews yet. If someone close to you lives or lived at Asterbury Place Care Home, your experience helps other families.
Write a review
Make an enquiry
Free, independent help
Talk to an adviser
Not sure where to start with care home fees or funding? Ask Bart, our AI assistant, answers questions about funding, care types and what to look for straight away. For anything you’d rather talk through, leave your number and a person from AskBart calls you back within one working day.
We don’t sell your details or take commission from homes, so the advice is the same whichever home you choose.
Do you run Asterbury Place Care Home?
This profile is built from the public CQC register and independent data. Claim it — free — to add a description, fees, vacancies and photos. Spotted something wrong? Let us know and we’ll fix it.