The White House
Nursing home in Ipswich, Suffolk
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About
The White House is a step-down residential home in Ipswich, Suffolk, for adults continuing their recovery from eating disorders after leaving Limerick House. It has six registered beds, provides nursing care and supports younger adults, older people and people with eating disorders. Each resident has an individual care plan and is encouraged to take more responsibility for daily routines, building independence ahead of life in the community.
Support includes weekly one-to-one psychotherapy, monthly group dietetic sessions and group occupational therapy. Every resident has a bedroom of their own, with en-suite facilities in most rooms and two rooms sharing a bathroom between residents of the same sex. Meals are cooked from scratch, with menus developed alongside residents and a specialist eating disorder dietitian. A park beside the property is used for walks, and smoking and vaping are not permitted on site.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2017
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
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Local health safety net
The White House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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