Sanctuary Care
Shaftesbury House Care Home
Residential care home in Ipswich, Suffolk
Operated by Sanctuary Care
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Shaftesbury House Care Home is a residential care home run by Sanctuary Care in Ipswich, Suffolk. The home has 27 registered beds and provides residential and respite care.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
601 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,251 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Suffolk usually pays £1,064 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £187 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £989 |
| 2025 | — | £1,064 |
| 2026 | £1,251 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Shaftesbury House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 0.5 miles away. The local GP practice is TWO RIVERS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 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…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Shaftesbury House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01473 378254.
Part of Sanctuary Care
Shaftesbury House Care Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary 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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