Norwood is a residential care home in Ipswich, run by Methodist Homes. It is registered for up to 46 residents and supports older people and people living with dementia.
CQC rated it Good overall in March 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Suffolk, 82% of the 171 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 4 March 2026
Rated 6 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Suffolk
Norwood is in the Good tier, alongside 94 other homes in Suffolk.
Of the 171 rated care homes here, 82% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 21 (12%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 5 (3%)
- Good 95 (52%)
- Good, with an area to improve 20 (11%)
- Requires improvement 28 (15%)
- Inadequate 2 (1%)
- Not yet rated 11 (6%)
Half of Suffolk's ratings are more than 4.1 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
Methodist Homes runs 69 care homes registered with CQC: 7 Outstanding, 55 Good, 7 Requires improvement.
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Briar Hill House
Rugeley, Staffordshire · WS15 1BP · Nursing home · 36 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Fitzwarren House
Swindon · SN3 4TD · Nursing home · 64 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Horfield Lodge
Bristol, Bristol, City of · BS7 8SU · Nursing home · 75 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 years ago
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Mapplewell Manor
Barnsley · S75 6BB · Residential care home · 87 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 years ago
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Queens Court
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB25 9DD · Residential care home · 55 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Starr Hills
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire · FY8 5PQ · Residential care home · 36 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Care homes nearby
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Bethesda Eventide Homes - Ipswich
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 3SN · Residential care home · 27 beds0.3 km
Good
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Park Manor
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 2SN · Residential care home · 21 beds0.6 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Outstanding
Rated 6 years ago
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Handford House Care Home
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 3PA · Nursing home · 52 beds1.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 1 year ago
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Sherrington House
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 4HT · Residential care home · 48 beds1.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Sidegate Lane Care Home
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 3DH · Residential care home · 24 beds1.9 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
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Chesterfield House
Ipswich, Suffolk · IP1 6DW · Residential care home · 1 beds1.9 km
Not yet rated
S: not ratedE: not ratedC: not ratedR: not ratedW: not rated
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