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Homecare Ipswich

Home care agency in Ipswich, Suffolk

CQC GoodDementia
AddressUnit 1 B, Penny Corner, Farthing Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AP

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About

Homecare Ipswich is a domiciliary care provider based in Ipswich, Suffolk. It delivers care and support to people in their own homes, working with older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities, substance misuse concerns and eating disorders. The agency tailors its approach to each person's circumstances, aiming to help clients maintain independence while receiving the care they need.

Homecare Ipswich was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key areas: safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 24 February 2023 · Last inspected 15 February 2023

Inspectors rated A1 Care Ipswich, a home care service that gives personal care to people in their own homes, as good at its first inspection since registration in January 2022. At the visit there were seven people using the service. The report says people had real choice over how they were cared for, that care was person-centred, and that staff were recruited safely and trained to meet people's needs.

Strengths noted
  • People's choices were listened to at assessment and review, and care records guided staff to respect consent and promote independence.
  • The registered manager monitored the service, valued feedback, and acted on complaints, with evidence of ongoing service improvement.
  • There were enough staff to cover planned visits, and medicines support was documented and delivered safely.
  • Risk assessments and care plans guided staff, and systems were in place to reduce the risk of abuse and avoidable harm.

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.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Substance misuse

What's nearby

GP surgery0.9 miles
Hospital3.8 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Homecare Ipswich will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Homecare Ipswich is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Ipswich Hospital · 3.8 mi
Nearest GP
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.9 mi

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

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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