Barchester Healthcare

Alice Grange Care Home

CQC good88 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
  • Low Recorded CrimeRanks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
AddressRodes Drive, St Isidores, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2GA
Beds88
Weekly feefrom £1,462 · 2026
En-suite90%
Opened2007
All-inclusiveYes

About

Alice Grange is a Barchester Healthcare care home in Kesgrave, just outside Ipswich in Suffolk, offering nursing, residential and respite care alongside specialist dementia support in its Memory Lane Community. Bedrooms include en-suite facilities and couples' rooms, with Wi-Fi, laundry and electric profiling beds throughout.

Care at Alice Grange is built around personalised care plans drawn up with each resident and their family, reflecting individual routines and life stories. The home uses tools such as a Magic Table interactive projector to support residents living with dementia, and pairs a full activities programme with freshly prepared, varied menus. Its location gives easy access to the A12 and A14, with Felixstowe and the East Anglian coast nearby.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.1 mi
Train station3.7 mi
GP surgery0.7 mi
Hospital38.4 mi
Local pub0.1 mi
Shops0.7 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

43 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime53%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Drugs7%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Care fee trajectory

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Local health safety net

Alice Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 38.4 miles away. The local GP practice is EMBRACE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · 38.4 mi
Nearest GP
EMBRACE MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.7 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alice Grange located?
It is situated in Ipswich and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Alice Grange?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Alice Grange is rated as **good**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Alice Grange?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Alice Grange have?
Currently, there are 88 beds at the home.
Who owns Alice Grange?
This care home is owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Alice Grange, including: Dance & Music, Wellbeing Classes, Gardening & Flower Arranging.
What is the cost of care at Alice Grange?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Alice Grange the cost of care starts from £1,462 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01473 943412 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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