Agincare

Peppercorn House

Home care agency in Ipswich, Suffolk

Operated by Agincare

CQC GoodDementia
Address31 Peppercorn Way, Ipswich, IP2 8RT

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About

Peppercorn House is a home care agency run by Agincare, providing care and support to people in their own homes. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, the agency supports older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and sensory impairment. The service offers tailored domiciliary care for people with a range of support needs.

The Care Quality Commission rated Peppercorn House Good overall in 2018, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
Hospital1.9 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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 — Peppercorn House 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

Peppercorn House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ESSEX UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST, 0.8 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Ipswich Hospital · 1.9 mi
Nearest GP
ESSEX UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST · 0.8 mi

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

Part of Agincare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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