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Sidegate Lane Care Home
248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DH — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Sidegate Lane Care Home was rated
Rating published 18/07/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 24 bedsRegistered capacity
- SuffolkCouncil for care funding
- Sanctuary Care LimitedOperator
- 3rd July 2014Registered since
- Sanctuary Home Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Sidegate Lane Care Home
Sidegate Lane Care Home is a Care Home in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering Residential, Dementia and Mental Health care.
Sidegate Lane Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in July 2014. It is run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number IP28232R). Sanctuary Home Care Limited runs 12 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Sanctuary Care Limited group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Sidegate Lane Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Sidegate Lane Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2018.
What types of care does Sidegate Lane Care Home provide?
Sidegate Lane Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Sidegate Lane Care Home have?
Sidegate Lane Care Home is registered for 24 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Sidegate Lane Care Home?
Sidegate Lane Care Home is run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number IP28232R). The provider runs 12 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Sanctuary Care Limited group.
When was Sidegate Lane Care Home registered with CQC?
Sidegate Lane Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since July 2014. Its provider, Sanctuary Home Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Sidegate Lane Care Home care for?
CQC registers Sidegate Lane Care Home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with mental health conditions.
Does Sidegate Lane Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Sidegate Lane Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Sidegate Lane Care Home?
Sidegate Lane Care Home is in the Suffolk council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Sidegate Lane Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Ipswich, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.