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
- None yet
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About £420 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,475 a week
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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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
- Provider
- Fountain of Health Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- July 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2018)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Office town
- Ipswich
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 care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | £30 an hour as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “We are currently charging about £30 per hour.” | 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.
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