Welltower
Prince George House
Care home in Ipswich, Suffolk
Operated by Care UK
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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
Prince George House is an 80-bed care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, operated by Welltower. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness to residents' needs. It holds Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, care quality and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 August 2022 · Last inspected 5 July 2022
Inspectors found that people living at Prince George House, a residential home for up to 80 older people and people living with dementia, were generally happy there, and a relative described a friendly, caring atmosphere. Staff were said to respond well to changes in people's health, work with health and social care professionals, understand safeguarding, and be recruited safely. Infection control and quality monitoring systems were also found to be in place.
- Staff were described as caring and familiar with residents, with visitors being acknowledged across the home
- Staff responded to changes in people's health and worked with health and social care professionals
- Safeguarding responsibilities were understood by staff and care staff were recruited safely
- Staff had access to protective equipment and systems were in place to monitor quality and safety
- Feedback about staffing levels varied between residents, relatives and staff
- The provider had recently introduced flexible working to increase staffing at busy times, which the report notes as a recent change
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
601 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
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Local health safety net
Prince George House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is RAVENSWOOD 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…
Part of Care UK
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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