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Henley House

  • 333 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6TB
  • Top 20 Care Group
  • CQC Good

Henley House is a purpose-built, not-for-profit care home in Ipswich, offering residential, dementia, and respite care in a warm, established community. With a Good CQC rating, modern facilities, charitable ethos and unique funding assurances, families can feel reassured from the first visit.

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About Henley House - Our Top-Rated Care Home in Ipswich, Suffolk

Henley House is the leading not-for-profit care home in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering residential, dementia, end-of-life, and respite care in a spacious, welcoming setting.

Purpose-built and well-established, the care home features 66 spacious bedrooms equipped with en-suite wetrooms. Residents enjoy a comfortable environment with landscaped gardens, sociable lounges, a cinema room, a tea room, a sky bar, and a hair salon. Care is arranged across floors, with a dedicated Unit Manager for each floor, helping residents and families feel well supported. Set in the heart of Suffolk, Henley House combines modern facilities with a friendly community feel.

As part of Greensleeves Care, Henley House is run by a charity, which means every penny is used to support great care for residents. The care home is rated Good by CQC and provides person-centered care focused on dignity, comfort, and peace of mind. Families also benefit from our Home for Life funding assurance, giving extra reassurance for the future. To get a feel for life at Henley House, we warmly invite you to speak to our team or arrange a no-obligation visit.

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Care services

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Key Facilities

  • En-suite wetrooms
  • Dining room
  • Lounges & snugs
  • Gardens
  • Hair salon
  • Café
  • Cinema room
  • Wifi

“My mum has received outstanding care from kind, compassionate staff who helped her settle in, understood her needs, and supported our family with dignity, reassurance, and genuine warmth.”

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Why Choose Henley House in Ipswich, Suffolk?

Home for Life assurance

You’ll be supported to stay at Henley House if your personal funds run out, giving families lasting reassurance when planning long-term care.

Top-Rated Local Care

Henley House is a highly rated not-for-profit care home in Ipswich, trusted by residents and families, and rated Good by CQC.

Fund Care, Not Shareholders

As a charity, every penny goes into delivering person-centered care, helping residents enjoy comfort, dignity, and daily wellbeing.

Engaging Activities

Our proactive and dedicated team creates experiences that support confidence, independence, and companionship, with activities often featured in local media.

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A Home for Life

Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance means that if a resident’s personal funds are ever depleted, they will be supported to stay in the place they call home. This helps residents remain in their chosen care home, surrounded by the people and spaces they know, and gives families peace of mind.

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Our Services in Ipswich

Residential

Residential Care

At Henley House, we provide 24-hour residential care for people who need support with daily living while still enjoying independence and choice. Our team builds a personalised care plan around each resident’s routines, preferences, and wellbeing needs. Care is arranged across floors, with a Care Unit Manager on each floor, helping families feel reassured. We support residents to settle gently, make friends, join activities, and enjoy person-centred care in a warm, welcoming community.

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Life at Henley House

Accommodation

Henley House has 66 spacious single bedrooms, with 65 offering en-suite wetrooms for comfort, privacy, and ease. Residents are encouraged to personalise their room with familiar belongings, photographs, and treasured items, helping the space feel reassuring from the start. Each room includes an electric profiling bed, phone and television points, internet, as well as safety and monitoring aids. With lift access, wheelchair-friendly areas, and thoughtful layouts across the care home, daily life is designed to feel safe, calm, and comfortable.

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Fees & funding at Henley House

At Henley House, our fees are comprehensive and tailored to each resident’s needs. They cover fully personalised care around the clock, accommodation and furnishings, all meals and utilities, activities, and more. And, as we have no shareholders, every penny goes back into care and enhancing our residents’ lives.

We accommodate a range of funding options, including self-funding, local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We guide individuals and families through the funding process and support residents in remaining in care if their private funds are depleted.

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What's included

  • 24/7 care & support
  • Spacious bedroom with en-suite
  • Nutritious meals & snacks
  • Utilities and Wi-Fi
  • Activities and outings
  • Access to all facilities
  • Laundry & housekeeping

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Henley House In Ipswich

Henley House is located at 333 Henley Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, in a peaceful residential area with views across the rolling countryside. The care home is about 2 miles from Ipswich town center, providing residents with convenient access to local shops, cafés, parks, and community facilities. Ipswich railway station is approximately 1.6 miles away, with nearby bus links helping visitors reach the care home easily. Parking is available on site for families and guests. Ipswich Hospital is on Heath Road, a short drive away, while Barrack Lane Medical Center is one of the nearby GP practices. Henley House is also well placed for families visiting from Stowmarket, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe.

Town Centre 8 Mins
Ipswich Station 7 Mins
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Ipswich Hospital 12 Mins

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How is life at Henley House?

Life at Henley House is warm, sociable and shaped around each resident’s needs. Residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, landscaped gardens, comfortable lounges, a cinema, sky bar, tea room and a varied activities programme. Our team supports independence while offering reassurance whenever it is needed. Whether someone enjoys quiet routines, group activities or time with family, we help each resident feel settled, valued and part of the care home community.

How do you care for residents living with dementia?

We support residents living with dementia with patience, dignity, and specialist understanding. Dementia care at Henley House is provided on a separate floor, with a dedicated Care Unit Manager who offers extra reassurance to residents. Our team takes time to learn each person’s routines, preferences, and life story, helping care feel familiar and supportive. Adapted activities foster comfort, confidence, and connection, while keeping families involved and informed throughout.

Can I arrange a trial or respite stay?

Yes, Henley House offers short-term respite care and flexible trial stays, depending on availability and individual needs. A stay can give a carer time to rest, support recovery after illness or help someone experience life at the care home before making a longer-term decision. Respite residents can enjoy the same warm support, freshly prepared meals, activities, and facilities as permanent residents. Speak to our team to discuss dates and care requirements.

How is the transition into care supported?

We make the move into Henley House as gently and reassuringly as possible. Before someone joins us, we take time to understand their care needs, routines, preferences, and personality. This helps us create a personalised care plan from the start. Families are encouraged to stay involved, ask questions and share anything that may help their loved one settle. Our team offers patient support during the early days, helping each resident build confidence, familiarity, and trust.

What activities and social events do you offer?

Our activities team creates a varied programme that supports wellbeing, independence and companionship. Residents can enjoy music, arts and crafts, gentle exercise, gardening, games, themed events, and visits from the local community. Activities are shaped around residents’ interests, so people can keep doing what they love while also trying something new. Henley House’s activities are often featured in local media, including the Ipswich Star, reflecting the care homes lively community spirit.

What happens if my funds run out?

With Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance, residents will be supported to stay in Henley House if their personal funds run out, provided the care home can continue to meet their assessed care needs. This gives residents and families long-term reassurance, helping them plan with greater confidence and peace of mind. As a not-for-profit charity, this is part of Greensleeves Care’s approach to delivering truly compassionate care.

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Ratings &
accreditations

I can’t speak highly enough of this care home. My mum has been here for the past 3 months, and the standard of care has been outstanding from day one. The staff are genuinely kind, compassionate, and attentive – not just to my mum, but to all residents and their families. They made a real effort to help mum settle in, taking the time to understand her needs, routines and preferences. Their knowledge and experience really shine through and they’ve always been ready with helpful advice and reassurance during what could have been a difficult transition. Thank you to the whole team, it’s clear that you truly care about the wellbeing and dignity of the people you care for.

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A legacy of care

Our home is part of Greensleeves Care, a leading group rooted in a charitable legacy that began after World War II with the Women’s Voluntary Service. Inspired by the green sleeves in their iconic uniform, our name reflects a long-standing commitment to compassion and service. Since becoming an independent charity in 1997, we have built on this heritage to deliver award-winning residential, dementia, and nursing care across England.

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