Prince of Wales House
Residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk
Operated by The Partnership In Care
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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 of Wales House is a 49-bed residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing care for older people and younger adults, with specialist dementia support. The home is operated by The Partnership In Care, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience in the region.
The Care Quality Commission rated Prince of Wales House Outstanding overall in 2023. The home was rated Outstanding for its caring approach and responsiveness, and Good across safety, effectiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 28 November 2023 · Last inspected 18 October 2023
Inspectors found that Prince of Wales House, a home for up to 49 people including those living with dementia, provided extremely caring, person-centred support. Relatives described staff as attentive and communicative, and the report says care was tailored to each person's individual needs and preferences. The home offered varied activities and outings that people could take part in if they chose, and the management team and staff were described as a cohesive group who knew people well.
- Care was described as extremely caring and compassionate, with people's views and preferences listened to and acted on
- A wide range of creative activities and outings was available, with people free to join in or not
- Staff were trained, there were enough of them on duty, and medicines were managed safely
- Systems for monitoring the service and learning from feedback, including complaints, were effective
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
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- 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
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 of Wales House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY, 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…
Part of The Partnership In Care
Prince of Wales House is one of 6 homes run by The Partnership In Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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