England

Park ManorSuffolk

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Park Manor

21 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2SN

01473358543

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 November 2019

Provider

Ultimate Care UK Ltd

Beds

21 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 18 are lower.

16 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2017
OutstandingDec 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ultimate Care UK Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Park Manor

Park Manor is a residential care home in Suffolk, providing personal and nursing care for older people, including some living with dementia. The details below set out the CQC's most recent findings on the service.

Park Manor is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for up to 21 older people, some of whom are living with dementia. The service offers an extremely responsive approach to care, with thorough assessments and individualised care planning tailored to meet each person's specific needs and preferences. The home provides high-quality end of life care that respects people's wishes and dignity.

Residents have access to meaningful, varied and imaginative activities that reflect their interests. A robust complaints procedure ensures people's concerns are promptly addressed. The service is well-led with strong systems for monitoring and assessing quality, enabling quick identification and implementation of improvements.

Residents report high levels of satisfaction with the care they receive, and their views are actively sought and used to drive continuous service improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 December 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

LiftGarden

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IP4 2SN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 20 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 November 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Park Manor'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 Park Manor, 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 Park Manor, 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 Park Manor'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