Avocet Court

Monmouth Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8RS

01473786980

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

13 May 2022

Provider

Athena Care Homes (Monmouth) Limited

Beds

153 beds

About Avocet Court

Avocet Court is a nursing home in Suffolk, providing personal and nursing care to adults, including those recovering after a hospital stay. Care is delivered across several units, with one unit focused on supporting people living with dementia. Further details on how the home performs are set out in the findings below.

Avocet Court is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to up to 153 people, with 89 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports adults, including those transitioning from hospital who need additional support to return home. The home operates across three separate units with adapted facilities: Cilgerran House and Powys House provide personal and nursing care, while Harlech House specialises in care for people living with dementia.

A separate unit houses the management team, reception, administration, kitchen, coffee shop and laundry facilities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 June 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists en-suite bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, a hair salon, kitchenette and landscaped gardens.
A café is available at the home.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 153 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP2 8RS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 15 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 May 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 26 November 2019: Good
CaringPublished 26 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 December 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Avocet Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Avocet Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Avocet Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Avocet Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees