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Handford House Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is operated by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Handford House Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Handford House Care Home in August 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Handford House Care Home is located in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PA |
| Phone | 01473 231111 |
| Website | www.healthcarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 4 August 2025 |
| Provider | Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited |
Is Handford House Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Handford House Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1317119509
What type of care does Handford House Care Home provide?
Handford House Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Handford House Care Home?
You can contact Handford House Care Home by phone on 01473 231111, or visit them at 27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PA.
What is Handford House Care Home's CQC rating?
Handford House Care Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1317119509
How many care homes are in Ipswich?
There are 76 CQC-registered care homes in Ipswich. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ipswich.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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