Norwood Care Home

Norwood Care Home

14 Park Road, Ipswich, IP1 3ST

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Respite Care

Norwood care home offers residential and dementia care. Our 45 en suite rooms are in a quiet suburban area on Park Road in Ipswich, with views of Christchurch Park and the waterfront. 

Norwood was previously a bishop's palace but has been refurbished into a comfortable, calm, home from home. We provide personalised care in a warm, supportive and friendly environment. Residents enjoy a varied schedule of optional events and activities including armchair exercises, gardening, baking, quizzes and arts and crafts. 

What makes Norwood special?

  • 24 hour care
  • In-house hair salon
  • Landscaped, secure gardens to enjoy some time outside
  • Home-cooked food, snacks, and drinks with dietary needs catered for
  • Varied activities schedule each week with the opportunity to try new things
  • Dedicated chaplain and private chapel
  • Famileo newsletter - linking residents with family and friends
  • Award-winning music therapy, robotic pets and interactive magic table for residents living with dementia
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Care & Facilities

Norwood provides care, comfort, compassion, and friendship to ensure that all residents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our highly trained and dedicated staff are available 24/7 to provide assistance whenever needed, ensuring the provided care and support is tailored to each individuals needs.

  • 24 hour care
  • Wheelchair access throughout
  • En suite bedrooms
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Nurse call system
  • Home cooked meals
  • Snacks & drinks
  • Music therapy
  • Activities schedule
  • Hair salon
  • Chaplain
  • WiFi

Privacy and independence, friendship and support - 24 hours a day

Norwood offers care and comfort, compassion and friendship. At the heart of all we offer is our assurance that you will be treated with the respect and dignity that we all deserve, and if you need anything at all, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day.

Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, we will support you to spend your time doing the things you enjoy. Let us know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. Landscaped gardens invite you to appreciate the fresh air, or tend the plants, if you wish. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely.

Meal times are a special part of the day for you to savour tasty food, freshly cooked by our chef to suit you and any dietary needs. And, of course refreshments are available throughout the day for you and your visitors, who are welcome at any time.

Norwood has the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the full with peace of mind.

Our commitment to your well-being

Our highly-trained, dedicated members of staff will always be on hand to provide your care and support in the way that best suits you, in the comfort of your own room with en suite facilities.

We choose the people who work with us very carefully

They need to share our values and respect people, their life experience and personal choices.

We take pride in the cleanliness and maintenance of your home and provide a thorough and friendly cleaning service. Your personal washing will be carefully laundered and returned to you, clean and fresh.

Your next steps to finding care

Our team are happy to help you when you are ready to discuss the care and support that you, or your loved one may need. You can call us directly, arrange a tour of our home or submit an enquiry and we’ll contact you.

Visit us here at Norwood

Take the time to visit us, look around and get to know us here at MHA Norwood or request a callback.

Contact us

Call us today to enquire about a care home placement. Our opening times are 8am - 5pm.
01473 928 851

Fees and Funding

Indicative fees for self-funding residents at Norwood care home, Ipswich (1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024).

Why Choose Us

There are countless reasons why you should choose an MHA care home From our award-winning, person-centred care and activities coordinators to music therapy and chaplaincy support.

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Our High Standards

MHA is dedicated to providing some of the highest quality care and support to older people across Great Britain - and we're proud that this is reflected in our independent care inspection reports.

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Keeping You In Touch

We recognise the importance of keeping in touch with your loved ones so we actively encourage this across our care homes. There are several ways in which you can stay in touch with your loved ones.

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News and Updates

10 August 2023

Community garden party at MHA Norwood raises more than £500

There was a wide array of activities and events as well as live entertainment in the form of local singer Nick Brown.

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24 November 2022

Pals at MHA Norwood say “Guinness is better in Ireland” following trip to pub as part of seize the day initiative

The initiative encourages residents to re-experience activities or events from the past or to do something they would like to do for the first time.

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02 August 2022

MHA Norwood raises more than £600 from garden party

The residents will decided what to do with the funds raised

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