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Fountain of Health Ltd

Office: 40 Westbury Road, Ipswich, IP4 4RF

Most likely works within about 6 miles of its Ipswich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.

Home care agency · Fountain of Health

Hourly rate
£30
an hour, reported by the agency, September 2026
Live-in care
–
CQC rating
Good
October 2018
Family reviews
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Fountain of Health Ltd's reported rate
£30an hour

About £420 a week for two one-hour visits a day

Live-in care £1,475 a week

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£18 to £25an hour

Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits

Your own carer could cost about £140 a week less, £7,280 over a year

Live-in care near Suffolk typically £1,120 a week.

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22 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk

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About Fountain of Health Ltd

Fountain of Health Ltd is a home care agency based in Ipswich, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Ipswich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism. Its website lists hourly visits. It is run by Fountain of Health. The agency has been registered since July 2017.

At its latest inspection, published October 2018, the CQC rated Fountain of Health Ltd Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Fountain of Health Ltd has told us it charges £30 an hour for hourly visits, a figure reported to us by the agency, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £420 a week. That is close to the typical hourly rate in Suffolk.

On how it works, the agency says: 30 minute visits. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 198 registered home care agencies in Suffolk. Others working the same area include Emily Bray House, Hearts of Care Agency and Safe and Sound Homecare Limited, 2 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.

Care offered

  • Hourly visits

How they work

  • 30 minute visits

Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.

Registered with the CQC for

  • Older people
  • Dementia
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
July 2017
Latest CQC rating
Good (October 2018)
Council area
Suffolk
Office town
Ipswich
Read the full CQC inspection report

Rates

Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.

Type of careRate
Hourly visits
£30 an hour
as of September 2026
Reported by the agency
“We are currently charging about £30 per hour.”

For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Suffolk is typically £1,120 a week.

Reviews

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Common questions about Fountain of Health Ltd

How much does Fountain of Health Ltd charge an hour?

Fountain of Health Ltd charges £30 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.

Does Fountain of Health Ltd offer live-in care?

Fountain of Health Ltd does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the Suffolk listing for agencies that offer it.

What is the CQC rating for Fountain of Health Ltd?

The Care Quality Commission rated Fountain of Health Ltd Good in October 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Which areas does Fountain of Health Ltd cover?

Fountain of Health Ltd most likely works within about 6 miles of its Ipswich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.

Does Fountain of Health Ltd care for people with dementia?

Yes. Fountain of Health Ltd is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.

Other agencies covering Ipswich

Emily Bray House

Ipswich, IP4 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
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22 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
Hearts of Care Agency, Ipswich

Hearts of Care Agency

Ipswich, IP1 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Inadequate
Live-inDementiaEmploys carersHearts Of Care Agency
Rates not published
Area typical £30 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour