Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich
Care home in Ipswich, Suffolk
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- 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).
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About
Bethesda Eventide Homes in Ipswich is a 27-bed residential care home providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Located in a residential area of Ipswich, Suffolk, the home is situated close to local amenities and transport links. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; however, the Safe key question is rated as Requires Improvement.
The home offers residential accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, communal lounge and dining facilities, and a separate quiet lounge. Care is delivered by a professional team available 24 hours a day, working to principles of person-centred care that aim to support independence, choice, dignity and respect.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 May 2022 · Last inspected 6 April 2022
Inspectors found that people's personal care needs were responded to promptly, and that medicines were stored securely and audited so people received them as prescribed. People said they were satisfied with their care, and relatives described a caring culture in which their family members felt safe and well supported. Staff were seen interacting positively with people, and people were supported to make choices, with decisions made in their best interests and the least restrictive approach used.
- Personal care needs were responded to in a timely way, according to people who spoke with inspectors
- Medicines were stored securely and audited to check people received them as prescribed
- Relatives described a caring culture and felt their loved ones were safe and well supported
- People said the service was well managed, communication was good and their views were sought
- Care and risk management plans did not always guide staff on the risks of pressure wounds and catheter care
- Record keeping needed improvement, with oversight and staff training to be strengthened; the provider took action to address this
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
601 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is IVRY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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