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Supported living in Ipswich

Of the 86 home care agencies covering Ipswich, 21 offer supported living; 20 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Housing 21 (2). Of the 15 CQC has rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% for supported living across England. Outstanding: 3. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 10 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Housing 21 - Holm Court: Outstanding, on 5 June 2026.

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Key points

  • You can ask Suffolk council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
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  • CQC rates 12 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 6 are not rated yet.
  • 7 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Ipswich", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 21agencies registered with CQC
  • 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 7offer dementia support
  • 2inspected or rated since October 2024

Supported living in Ipswich: providers ranked

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Housing 21 - Holm CourtOutstandingJun 20264.2 miles5
2Hales Group Limited - IpswichGoodDec 20255.3 miles10
3Orwell Central Supported Living Domiciliary Care ServiceGoodDec 20221.3 miles2
4Homecare IpswichGoodFeb 20231.9 miles7
5Inspiring Aspirations PlusGoodOct 20222.3 miles4
6Sanctuary Supported Living - Suffolk Domiciliary CareGoodOct 2017under 0.5 miles4
7U in Mind Care LimitedGoodFeb 2022under 0.5 miles6
8Norwich RoadOutstandingMay 20181.3 miles2
9United Response - Ipswich DCAGoodDec 20181.6 miles3
10Orwell Mencap GenesisGoodFeb 20182.0 miles2
11The Brett Lee TrustGoodJun 20192.4 miles1
12Housing 21 - Oak HouseOutstandingFeb 20205.8 miles7
13B & H CareRequires improvementJun 2023under 0.5 miles7
14A & A Healthcare Services LtdRequires improvementOct 2022under 0.5 miles3
15Ipswich Domiciliary Care AgencyRequires improvementApr 20214.5 miles3
16Claire Bees Healthcare LtdNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles5
17Swanton Community Services SuffolkNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles7
18Rula Homecare LimitedNot yet rated–0.5 miles5
19Life Again Services LtdNot yet rated–0.9 miles2
20Clearly Care LtdNot yet rated–1.1 miles6
21Ekklesia HealthcareNot yet rated–2.3 miles6

This table lists each agency covering Ipswich registered for supported living, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Ipswich centre.

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Supported living in Ipswich: ratings, size and cost

21 of the 86 agencies covering Ipswich are registered with CQC for supported living (24%). England-wide, 90% of agencies registered for supported living are Good or Outstanding and here it is 80% (below England, 5 points below the 85% for all agencies in the town).

For supported living, the top rated agencies are Housing 21 - Holm Court, Hales Group Limited - Ipswich and Orwell Central Supported Living Domiciliary Care Service. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 2 fall within the last two years. 13 have an office within 2 miles of Ipswich centre. 6 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Suffolk as a whole has 41 agencies registered for supported living; 81% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Supported living is on 24% of registrations here and 20% across Suffolk.

Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.

Where else nearby offers supported living

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Ipswich–2112
Woodbridge7.3 mi76
Hadleigh8.2 mi43
Needham Market8.2 mi86
Lawford9.0 mi179
Stowmarket11.5 mi33
Walton-on-the-Naze15.0 mi33

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What families want to know about supported living in Ipswich

How many agencies in Ipswich offer supported living?

Supported living is a registered specialism for 21 of the 86 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ipswich (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Housing 21 - Holm Court, Hales Group Limited - Ipswich and Orwell Central Supported Living Domiciliary Care Service.

Are home care agencies in Ipswich well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 12 (80%) of the 15 rated, with 3 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 6 here are still unrated.

How much does home care cost in Ipswich?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Suffolk council with the cost of home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Suffolk council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Suffolk council.

How should I compare agencies in Ipswich?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 21 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 13. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with Ipswich for supported living?

Counting supported living: Ipswich 21 (12 Good or Outstanding); Woodbridge (7.3 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.2 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Needham Market (8.2 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.

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