The Chantry

The Chantry is a nursing home in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP2 0BP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Chantry

We are The Chantry, a nursing home in Ipswich. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement, and we would rather tell you that ourselves than have you find it elsewhere. We have worked through the findings in detail, changed how care is planned, recorded and reviewed, and strengthened the way we supervise and support our staff. Our progress is being monitored, and relatives are given the same account of it that we give the regulator. What we are working to protect in the meantime is the everyday experience of living here. Nurses on duty at all hours mean health needs can be managed as they change, from medication and wound care to pain and increasing frailty. Around that, people should still be choosing when to get up, what to eat and how to spend the day, looked after by staff who know their history well enough to notice quickly when they are not themselves. If you are considering The Chantry for someone, please come and see us and ask about the rating directly. We will answer fully and show you what has changed.

Care provided at The Chantry

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Chantry

Where is The Chantry located?

The Chantry is a nursing home in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0BP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Chantry provide?

The Chantry is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Chantry's CQC rating?

The Chantry is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 May 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Chantry provide dementia care?

Yes. The Chantry supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Chantry offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Chantry offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Chantry

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Chantry is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. The Chantry is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Chantry offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Chantry supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

The Chantry has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Chantry. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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